Rhodes v. Curtis

Ed. F. McFaddiN, Justice.

The only question on this appeal is whether the trial court should have directed a verdict for the defendants, who are the appellants in this court. We answer that question in the affirmative; and give the facts, and our reasoning to such conclusion:

FACTS

Rhodes, as the owner, leased certain property to Curtis for a period of two years at a rental of $70 per month. The contract was in writing, and recited:

“It is agreed and understood that this lease shall be in effect from and after July 26, 1946, for a period of two (2) years, or so long as the lessees shall comply…