Gentry v. Hovious

On October 13, 1928, J. T. Gentry rented from P. J. Hovious and wife a dwelling just outside the city limits of Nashville for a period of one year at a monthly rental of $18. There was a cased-in well on the back porch from which water was drawn with a pump. This was the only water on the premises for use by the occupants of said dwelling. The city water was available by piping it from the street into the dwelling. Defendants stated to plaintiffs when the dwelling was rented that said water was pure and wholesome and could be used for drinking purposes with impunity.

On July 26, -1929, Mrs.…