Hoefer v. Fortmann

On or about October 1, 1931, by written agreement, the appellee leased to the appellant for the term of March 1, 1932, to March 1, 1935, real estate, which consisted of a farm of 120 acres, situated in Delaware county, Iowa, for the rental value of $960 per year, payable $200 on September 15th and $760 on February 15th of each rental year. On March 1, 1932, the appellant took possession of the real estate under said lease. No notes were given with the lease, and the amounts of rental and times of payments were incorporated in the written lease.

The rent which was due on September 15, 1932, was…