Owens v. Ramsey

Affirming.

On the 15th of July, 1923, appellee leased for the term of one year to appellant a house in Lexington for resident purposes. The rent of $65.00 a month was to be paid in advance on the first of each month, and appellant agreed to take good care of the premises and return same in as good condition as when received, "ordinary wear, accidents by fire and the elements, and other unavoidable accidents excepted. If destruction as aforesaid (total or partial) ensues, so as to make the premises untenable for the purposes designated, the lessee may surrender and cancel this lease."

Appellant…