Garner v. Dodge City Wholesale Grocery Co.

*6The opinion of the court was delivered by

Mason, J.:

T. F. Garner brought an action against his tenant, the Dodge City Wholesale Grocery Company, for a balance due as rent, and for injuries done to the rented property. . The defendant denied liability and set up a counterclaim by reason of injuries to goods, caused by a defective roof. Judgment was rendered for the plaintiff and the defendant appeals.

1. When the case was reached for trial the defendant’s attorney asked a continuance on account of the absence of a witness — the president of the company. The request was denied, and complaint is…