Phillips Petroleum Co. v. Maple Road Realty Co.

— This is an appeal from a judgment in an action brought by appellee for rent under the terms of a written lease. The issues were joined on appellee’s complaint in two paragraphs for rent; and an answer in four paragraphs, which answer was in the nature of a denial, and in addition in such answers, appellant alleged that Paragraph Four of the lease in question for which rent was sought in the complaint contained a provision: “The lessor agrees, at his sole cost and expense, to maintain the buildings, driveways, plumbing, heating equipment and electrical wiring.” The appellant, defendant…