Edwards v. Ward Associates, Inc.

BATEMAN, Justice.

Suit was filed by appellee for rents and a reasonable attorney’s fee alleged to be due under a written lease. Appellant alleged in his answer that at the time of execution of the lease the premises covered thereby consisted only of a floor, four walls and ceiling, in which appellee agreed to make certain improvements and install heating and cooling equipment; that from the time appellant went into possession (in August 1959) pools of water accumulated near the front doorway, both inside and out, every time it rained, making it impossible for appellant to use the premises as a…