Spiller v. Mackereth

334 So.2d 859 (Ala. 1976)

Facts

Mackereth (P) and Spiller (D) owned a building as tenants in common in downtown Tuscaloosa. D began using the building as a warehouse after a lessee vacated the premises. P wrote D a letter demanding that D either vacate one-half of the building or pay one-half of the rental value. D refused. P sued, and the trial court awarded her $2,100 in back rent. D appealed.