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        "text": "DeyiN, J.\nIt is apparent from an inspection of tbe record that tbe court was without jurisdiction. Tbe proceeding summarily to remove defendant from described premises originated in tbe court of a justice of tbe peace and was based upon an oatb in writing to tbe effect only tbat defendant \u201centered into possession\u201d of a bouse and lot, and \u201crefuses to vacate said bouse.\u201d In tbe absence of an allegation tbat tbe relationship of landlord and tenant existed between tbe parties and tbat tbe defendant was bolding over, tbe justice of tbe peace was without jurisdiction. Art. IV, sec. 27, Cons. N. C.; Credle v. Gibbs, 65 N. C., 192.\nTbe jurisdiction of a justice of tbe peace in summary ejectment proceedings is purely statutory, G. S., 42-26, and may be exercised only in cases where tbe relationship of landlord and tenant exists, and tbe tenant bolds over after tbe expiration of bis term, or has otherwise violated tbe provisions of bis lease. McDonald v. Ingram, 124 N. C., 272, 32 S. E., 677; Ins. Co. v. Totten, 203 N. C., 431, 166 S. E., 316; Simons v. Lebrun, 219 N. C., 42, 12 S. E. (2d), 644. Tbe remedy by summary proceedings in ejectment is restricted to those cases expressly provided by tbe statute. Hauser v. Morrison, 146 N. C., 248, 59 S. E., 693. Both tbe basis and tbe scope of tbe proceeding are limited by tbe Act. Warren v. Breedlove, 219 N. C., 383, 14 S. E. (2d), 43. Tbe \u201coatb in writing\u201d required by tbe statute must allege tbe facts essential to confer jurisdiction. G. S., 42-28. Tbe jurisdiction of tbe justice of tbe peace under this statute is \u201climited to landlords and tenants.\u201d McDonald v. Ingram, supra. Tbe jurisdiction of tbe Superior Court was derivative only and was limited to tbe powers which tbe justice of tbe peace could have exercised. . Hopkins v. Barnhardt, 223 N. C., 617, 27 S. E. (2d), 644. Tbe defendant\u2019s exception to tbe judgment challenged tbe correctness of tbe judgment, as tbe absence of jurisdiction appeared on tbe face of tbe record. Query v. Ins. Co., 218 N. C., 386, 11 S. E. (2d), 139.\nTbe proceeding should have been dismissed as in case of nonsuit. Ins. Co. v. Totten, 203 N. C., 431 (434), 166 S. E., 316. This disposition of tbe appeal renders unnecessary discussion of defendant\u2019s exceptions to tbe denial of bis motion for nonsuit on tbe ground of failure of proof, and tbat tbe action was begun before plaintiff\u2019s cause of action bad accrued (Cherry v. Whitehurst, 216 N. C., 340, 4 S. E. [2d], 900).\nJudgment reversed.",
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      "W. O. Yorh for plaintiff, appellee.",
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    "head_matter": "J. A. HOWELL, C. C. HOWELL, Agent, v. J. B. BRANSON.\n(Filed 10 April, 1946.)\n1. Ejectment \u00a7 4\u2014\nThe jurisdiction of a justice of the peace of proceedings in summary ejectment is purely statutory, Const. N. C., Art. IV, sec. 27; G. S., 42-26, and is limited by statute to those cases in which the relationship of landlord and tenant exists and the tenant holds over after expiration of the term or otherwise violates the provisions of his lease, and it is necessary that the jurisdictional facts be alleged, G. S., 42-28.\n2. Same: Courts \u00a7 2d\u2014\nThe jurisdiction of the Superior Court on appeal from the justice of the peace in summary ejectment is derivative, and when the proceedings before the justice of the peace is based upon an \u201coath in writing\u201d to the effect only that defendant entered into possession of the premises and refused to vacate same, without allegation of the existence of the jurisdictional relationship of landlord and tenant, the proceedings should be dismissed in the Superior Court as in case of nonsuit.\n3. Appeal and Error \u00a7 40a\u2014\nWhen the absence of jurisdiction appears on the face of the record, such defect is presented by an exception to the judgment which challenges the correctness of the judgment.\nAppeal by defendant from Olive, Special Judge, at January Term, 1946, of Randolph. Reversed.\nThis was a summary proceeding in ej'ectment begun before a j\u2019ustice of the peace, based upon affidavit that defendant had \u201centered into possession\u201d of a described house and lot, and \u201crefuses to vacate the house.\u201d Summons was issued 1 September, 1945, and judgment for plaintiff rendered 8 September. Defendant appealed to the Superior Court.\nOn the hearing in the Superior Court plaintiff testified that he rented the property to Mrs. J. B. Branson for $15 per month, that he gave her notice in March, 1945, that he wanted the house 1 September. The rent was paid by Mrs. Branson to that date. On 4 September, 1945, plaintiff wrote J. B. Branson that he had placed the matter in the hands of his attorney and \u201che will give you due notice when to vacate.\u201d The attorney wrote defendant J. B. Branson giving him until 10 September, 1945, to vacate.\nThere was verdict for plaintiff, and from judgment rendered thereon defendant appealed.\nW. O. Yorh for plaintiff, appellee.\nJ. G. Prevette for defendant, appellant."
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