Sanchez v. Reilly

The plaintiff (appellee) sued the defendant (appellant), in an action of forcible entry and detainer. The cause originated in the justice of the peace court of Precinct No. 11, Bernalillo County, upon a complaint filed by the plaintiff on March 30, 1949, which alleged that the defendant, on January 1, 1949, unlawfully and with force entered into and upon his land and detains and holds possession thereof against him. Summons issued returnable on April 7, 1949. After two continuations the case was heard on April 30, 1949, and judgment rendered in favor of the plaintiff for restitution of the property. The justice court assessed damages against the defendant in the sum of $200.00, as actual rental value of the premises from January 1, 1949, to April 30, 1949, at the rate of $50.00 per month.