Diacomis v. Wright

Plaintiff’s petition went out below on general demurrers. He sued to recover damages from G. G. Wright, principal, and, in the alternative, from J. S. Wright, agent, for the breach of a lease contract. The petition alleged that the contract was made in the name of the agent, as follows:

“Dallas, Texas

“Lease on sandwich shop located at 315 South Akard Street, by and between J. S. Wright and Tom Disconis (correct name is Diacomis), for a term of one year beginning on the first day of January, 1927, and ending on the first day of January, 1928, for á monthly rental of $100.00 per month, $300.00…