McWilliams v. Harper

MILLS, Judge.

On October 20, 1927, plaintiff leased from defendant a triangular plot of ground containing about two acres, located on the north side of the Shreveport-Minden road, on Red Chute Hill in Bossier parish, La. The term of the lease was five years and the consideration a monthly rental of $17. The lease is in writing, was recorded, and provides that the lessee must “return buildings, and other improvements made, in good condition at the expiration of the lease.” The instrument is silent as to whether or not lessee, at the expiration of the lease, was to be paid for improvements, made…