Puig v. Waldrop Photographic Co.

On March 20, 1928, Mercedes Costa Puig as lessor, and the Waldrop Photographic Co. as lessee, signed a deed of lease for a term of five years. The demised premises were located in the City of San Juan and the lessee agreed to pay a monthly rental of $250. Most important of the clauses or covenants in the instrument were the following:

“Seventh: The lessee shall not bring into the house inflammable or explosive materials.

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“Tenth: Any matter not stipulated in the present contract shall be governed by the provisions of the Civil Code of Puerto Eico referring to leases.”

Subsequently…