Storthz v. Watts

The plaintiff, L. Storthz, leased his farm to defendant Watts by oral contract entered into in March or April, 1913. Defendant held over into the year 1914, and this is an action of unlawful detainer instituted by plaintiff to regain possession. Plaintiff contends that the contract only covered the renting of the farm for the year 1913, whilst defendant’s contention is that the lease covered a. period of two years, that is to say, the remainder of the year 1913, and also the year 1914. The defendant was put out of possession under a writ issued at the commencement of the action, and a trial…