Woodsonia Hwy. 291 v. American Multi-Cinema

Summary

The court held that the forcible entry and detainer action presented a title dispute because Woodsonia's claimed right to immediate possession depended on resolving whether AMC's leasehold interest had been validly terminated. Because such proceedings cannot adjudicate title or landlord-tenant contract disputes, the county court lacked subject matter jurisdiction and should have dismissed the action. The Supreme Court vacated the district court's judgment and remanded with directions to vacate the county court's judgment and dismiss the action.