The following names appear in the public records as defendants in unlawful detainer suits filed in Benton or Franklin County Courts. The filing of an unlawful detainer suit means a landlord is trying to evict a tenant. The outcome of the suit may be favorable to either party. No inference should be made that because a suit is filed, a tenant is guilty. The list of names is given so landlords may discuss the subject with prospective tenants, and the appearance of a name on this list must not be the sole reason for rejecting an application. Note : This list has been sorted by the defendant’s last name and covers the period of Dec 16, 2002  to Dec 31, 2003