Becker v. Rute

On April 9, 1937, plaintiffs leased to defendants, appellants, the ground floor of the Central Arcade Building situated in Arnolds Park from May 1 to October 1, 1937, for $3,100, payable as follows: $600 upon the execution of the contract, $1,000 on May 1, 1937, $500 on June 1, 1937, $500 on July 5 and $500 on July 15, 1937. Appellants failed to pay rent due July 5th and July 15th and on July 20, 1937, plaintiffs brought this action for the past due rent.

The lease contains the following provisions:

“That the time and times of making payment of the money, as herein provided, and the performance…