Biddle v. Reed

This was an action for rent predicated upon a lease, in which there was no covenant on the part of the' lessor to repair.

In the answer there was a general denial, and;in>addition-five special paragraphs. To the speeiah paragraphs demur? *530rers were filed, aud sustained by tbe court. Tbe defendant then withdrew the gene'ral denial. The damages were assessed by the court, and final judgment was rendered for the plaintiff.

The second paragraph of the answer alleges that by the lease the appellee was bound to repair; that the building became out of repair; that the appellee refused to repair; that…