Acosta v. Lea

ELLIS, Judge.

Defendant Lea was the owner of an improved lot in Jackson, Louisiana. Plaintiff was desirous of leasing this property. It was orally agreed with plaintiff and defendant, in May, 1950, that the lot and house was leased to the plaintiff at the monthly rental of $65 per month, for a term of five years. However, certain repairs and alterations were necessary before delivery of the premises to plaintiff; these repairs and alterations consisted in transforming the house standing on the lot into four apartments, three downstairs and one upstairs. As to the payment for these repairs,…