Legal Opinion
Jefferson v. Kennedy
Court of Appeals of Georgia
Decided July 19, 1930No. 20089PublishedCited by 14 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtBell, J.
1. The evidence authorized the inference that after the expiration of the lease for 1926 the defendant was a tenant at sufferance, and occupied the premises as such during the year 1927. Willis v. Harrell, 118 Ga. 906 (3, 4) (45 S. E. 794).
2. A tenant at sufferance is liable for the reasonable rental value of the premises, irrespective of the amount contracted to be paid during a previous term. Stanley v. Slembridge, 140 Ga. 750 (5) (79 S. E. 842); 36 C. J. 350.
3. Questions of value are peculiarly for the determination of the jury, where there are any data in the evidence upon which the jury…
2Cases cited7 opinions
- Willis v. HarrellSupreme Court of Georgia · 1903
- Baker v. Richmond City Mill WorksSupreme Court of Georgia · 1898
- Georgia Railway & Electric Co. v. TompkinsSupreme Court of Georgia · 1912
- Kraft v. Rowland & RowlandCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1925
- Stanley v. StembridgeSupreme Court of Georgia · 1913
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3Cited by14 opinions
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- Fulton County v. BaileyCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1963
- Stephens v. Southern Discount Co.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 1962
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