Edwards v. Collins, 198 Mo. App. 569 (1917)

STURGIS, P. J.
This is a suit in ejectment by the the landowner to obtain possession of a farm in Ozark County. The defendant had possession of this land as tenant and assignee of a lease on same, the lease being for five years with some two years yet to run. The defendant justified his possession under this lease and in his answer states that under the assignment of the same this defendant was given possession of said land upon the full knowledge and acquiescence of the- plaintiff and that defendant has complied with and performed all the conditions of said lease under and by all of which defendant claims possession and is in possession of said land.