Bender v. Bender

A suit in forcible entry and detainer was brought by appellee against appellant in the circuit court of Madison county. The complaint filed in said cause described the premises sought to be recovered and charged that appellee was entitled to the possession of the same and that appellant unlawfully withholds possession thereof from her, and further charging that appellant was in arrears for rent and was indebted to appellee therefor in the sum of $340.

A plea of not guilty was filed by appellant and also a special plea setting forth that distress proceedings had been brought by appellee against…