Loughrey v. Weitzel

McQUADE, Chief Justice.

On February 5, 1970, a complaint was filed in the probate court of Washington County by John D. and Joanne M. Loughrey alleging an oral lease agreement between the Loughreys and their tenant, Emma Weitzel. The oral agreement was made on December 20, 1968, renting the premises at a monthly rate of $45.00 payable in advance the 20th day of each month starting on December 20, 1968. The following October, the rent was to be raised to $55.00 per month.

The complaint alleged that the defendant Emma Weitzel did not pay any rent after August, 1969, even though the plaintiffs…