Penick v. Southpace Management, Inc.

MOORE, Judge.

Henry L. Penick appealed to the Jefferson Circuit Court from an adverse judgment of the Jefferson District Court in favor of Southpace Management, Inc., as agent for Booker T. Washington Insurance Company. Penick now appeals from the dismissal of that appeal. We reverse.

Background

It appears undisputed that, on September 30, 2010, Penick entered into a written lease agreement with Booker T. Washington Insurance Company (“the lease agreement”) concerning premises located in Birmingham (“the leased premises”). Penick agreed to pay monthly rent in the amount of $1,700.

In November…