Thrift v. Schurr

1. “A dispossessory warrant will not lie unless the relation of landlord and tenant exists. If the defendant holds possession otherwise than as tenant, such as purchaser, donee, or equitable owner, this harsh remedy is not applicable.” Allen v. Allen, 154 Ga. 581, 586 (115 S. E. 17); Watson v. Toliver, 103 Ga. 123 (29 S. E. 614); Henry v. Perry, 110 Ga. 630 (36 S. E. 87); Griffeth v. Wilmore, 46 Ga. App. 96 (2), 99 (166 S. E. 673), and cit. A tenancy such as will authorize the remedy may exist, either where the tenant fails to pay rent when due under an express agreement with the landlord; or…