Parriott v. Levis

On or about the 2d day of March, 1921, appellee leased to appellant a certain apartment in the Ingersoll Apartments, in the city of Des Moines. The written lease executed between the parties fixed a term of six months, beginning the 1st day of April, 1921, and terminating the 1st day of October, 1921. The lease recited that the lessor was to pay for the use of said premises a rental of $85 in advance on the first day of each month during the continuance of the lease. One month’s rent was paid. Appellant never occupied the premises.

It is the contention of appellant that, at the time of making…