Rhymes v. Freeman

HALL, Judge.

Plaintiffs, the present owners of a shopping center seek to recover from one of their lessees, defendant L. E. Freeman, the sum of $3,900 as accelerated rental due under a five year written lease, allegedly amended by oral agreement. Defendant denies any remaining obligation under the lease, contending that plaintiffs took possession of the leased premises without his consent which constituted an eviction for which he is entitled to cancellation of the lease. After trial on the merits judgment was rendered in favor of plaintiffs as prayed for and defendant appealed. We reverse the…