Plaintiff must prove that relation of landlord and tenant
exists or has existed and that plaintiff is entitled to immediate possession.
21 H. 270, 273 (1912); 22 H. 739 (1915).
Primary question is restoration of possession. 22 H. 129
(1914).
Jurisdiction.
Only where relation of landlord and tenant confessedly
existed. 3 H. 768, 775-776 (1877); 4 H. 154, 157 (1879); 6 H. 407 (1883); 22
H. 129, 130 (1914); 24 H. 176 (1918); 24 H. 546, 555 (1918). Denial of tenancy
and setting up title hostile to plaintiff's title oust jurisdiction of district
magistrates. 4 H. 154, 157-158 (1879); 22 H. 129 (1914); 24 H. 176 (1918); 24
H. 546, 555 (1918). In action to recover rent tenant may in certain cases
challenge landlord's title to land. 10 H. 289 (1896). Defendant may show
relation of landlord and tenant has ceased to exist, and that landlord's title
has terminated; but, instant title comes into question, jurisdiction of
district court ceases. 21 H. 270, 273 (1912). See 9 H. 225 (1893).
Sufficiency of affidavit required by Sup. Ct. rule 14 to support plea that
title to real property is involved. 18 H. 640 (1908); 23 H. 65 (1915); 29 H.
336 (1926); 30 H. 160 (1927).
Notice.
If forfeiture is to be enforced tenant is entitled to
notice. 13 H. 637 (1901). Notice to quit essential if lease voidable at
landlord's option. 3 H. 127 (1869); 3 H. 274 (1871). After ten days' written
notice to quit, tenant at will has no further right to possession. 26 H. 661
(1922).
Parties.