§ 18-60-211 — Expiration of right to possession pending action

If the right of the plaintiff to the possession of the premises expires after the commencement of the action and before the trial, the verdict shall be returned according to the facts and judgment shall be entered only for the damages and costs. Rev. Stat., ch. 53, § 14; C. & M. Dig., § 3697; Pope's Dig., § 4652; A.S.A. 1947, § 34-1414.