Searle v. Powell

Action in forcible entry and detainer, the appeal being from a judgment entered in plaintiff’s favor.

*279The latter was the owner of the premises, and defendant was a tenant from month to month, the term expiring upon the last day of^each calendar month. The primary question in the case is whether a notice served, whereby the landlord undertook to terminate the tenancy, was sufficient. It was in writing, and was personally served upon May 31, and the tenant was notified to quit and deliver up the premises on July 1, following, the landlord stating, among other things: “It being my intention to…