Graham v. Nelson

MOUTON, Judge.

August 7, 1931, plaintiffs, by written contract, leased to defendant a steam shovel and drag line for excavating purposes. Under the agreement the lease was to commence on August 10, 1931, and terminate September 23, 1931. The consideration for the lease was fixed at $900, and was made payable on its termination. There are other stipulations in the lease which will be passed over without comment, not being important factors in the issues presented.

The district judge rendered judgment against defendant for $896.96, with legal interest, from which this appeal is taken.

“The lessor…