Hammon v. Douglas

The former suit between the same parties, and which has been considered at this term, was for one month’s rent, ending March 6, 1870 ; and the judgment against him for such rent was sustained upon the ground that there was, even under the letter of the statute, a tenancy at will, which would make him liable for the month’s rent. The present suit was for rent for the three succeeding months, and judgment ivas rendered against the defendant accordingly, upon his answer. We have only to consider, then, whether the answer set up a valid defense.

The defendant, after admitting the original lease,…