Barfield v. Damon

COMPTON, Justice.

This is an action for damages for breach of lease covenants. The complaint alleges that on December 21, 1949, appellant leased 2,300 acres of grazing land to appellee for a period of two years commencing January 1, 1950, and ending December 31, 1951, at an annual rental of $1,500 of which $750 was paid upon delivery of the lease, and that appellent failed to deliver possession on January 1, 1950, as provided thereby. Judgment for the return of the initial payment of $750 and damages of $15,000 for the loss of profits by reason of the breach, are prayed for. The answer denies…