Rea v. Algren
Supreme Court of Minnesota
Action in the municipal court of Minneapolis to recover $60 for two months’ rent. The case was tried before Charles D. Smith, J., who made findings and as conclusion of law ordered judgment in favor of defendant. From an order denying plaintiff’s motion to amend the conclusions of law or for a new trial, plaintiff appealed.
1Opinion of the CourtJaggard, J.
Plaintiff and appellant sued for two months’ rent of premises which the defendant and respondent had abandoned. The lease was oral and from mónth to month. Defendant asserted, by way of answer, inter alia, that the premises had become untenantable because of a leaky roof and defective plumbing, both of which plaintiff had promised and failed to repair. The trial court found as facts, inter alia, that plaintiff agreed to make repairs, especially as to plumbing and fixing the roof; that “the plumbing in the bathroom was not in proper condition, in that when the bath tub was used the water would…
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