A filed a suit in the Civil court for declaration of title and for possession and for mesne profits ...........

A filed a suit in the Civil court for declaration of title and for possession and for mesne profits, treating the defendant as trespasser. The defendant contends that the Civil Court have no jurisdiction in the matter as he was a tenant and he also denies the title of ‘A’. Is the contention of the defendants sustainable ? Give reasons for your answer.    (5 marks)