Martin v. Grant

I» April, 1929, plaintiff Grant, owner of farm lands in Pueblo county, gave to the defendant Martin a lease thereof at an annual rental of $1,300, payable in three equal instalments. For a failure, of the lessee to pay the instalment of rent due in August of that year, and after demand upon the defendant for such payment, or possession of the premises, and his refusal either to pay, or surrender, plaintiff brought this action to recover possession of the premises and for the past due rent.

In defendant’s answer he admits failure to pay the rent past due, but says forfeiture of right of…