Teekell v. Drewett

GLADNEY, Judge.

This action was brought by Thomas A. Teekell and Selman G. Teekell, as owners of an automobile service station, to recover rent from Glen W. Drewett, defendant herein. The complaint alleges upon a written contract of lease and avers the defendant indebted in the sum of $702.50. Judgment was asked for this amount with cancellation of the lease. Prior to trial Thomas E. Teekell died and Selman G. Teekell, having succeeded to his rights in the suit, under appropriate orders was substituted in lieu of the decedent. The case was defended on the ground that all sums due by defendant…