Robinette v. French

Donald L. Corbin, Chief Judge.

Appellant appeals the circuit court’s order dismissing with prejudice his claim against appellee for rent due. We reverse the trial court’s dismissal and find appellee is liable for payment of additional rent in the amount of $1,596.78.

By oral agreement, appellant rented to appellee some commercial property on a month-to-month basis for $1,643.25 per month. By letter dated December 16, 1983, and delivered to appellee, appellant attempted to increase appellee’s rent to $2,250.00 per month, effective January 1, 1984. Appellee paid the January, 1984, rent in the…