Nelson v. Garrett

This action was commenced by Otis Garrett against Roy M. Nelson for cancellation of a lease and for possession of real estate; for money judgment for rentals allegedly due and unpaid and damages for failure to comply with the terms of the lease contract.

The defendant filed answer to plaintiffs petition admitting the execution of the lease and denying. plaintiff’s claim for rentals and damages. The defendant alleged purchase of the lands in controversy from the plaintiff and through an agent of the plaintiff at a date prior to the execution of the lease; that he had been unable to procure…