Abbott v. Herron
Supreme Court of Arkansas
Appeal from Lonoke Circuit Court; Eugene Lankford, Judge; 1. If the contract for rent was for more than one year and not in writing, it was void under the statute of frauds, and the jury should have been so instructed.
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Appeal from Lonoke Circuit Court; Eugene Lankford, Judge; 1. If the contract for rent was for more than one year and not in writing, it was void under the statute of frauds, and the jury should have been so instructed. The tenancy was at will. 36 Ark. 5x8. 2. When a tender has been refused, it must be followed up in order to make it good, and when pleaded the money must be brought into court. 30 Ark. 505; 38 Ark. 329. 1. Parol lease of land for the term of one year, to commence at a date subsequent to the making of the contract, is valid. 65 Ark. 604. 2. The fact that appellee tendered $15…
1Opinion of the CourtBattle, J.
C. C. Abbott filed a complaint against Tate Herron in the Lonoke Circuit Court, alleging that he was the owner of and entitled to the possession of certain lots in the town of Lonoke, in this State. That on the 15th day of August, 1906, he leased the lots to the defendant for one year, and placed him in possession thereof. “That, after the expiration of said lease, plaintiff demanded possession and declined to lease the same to Herron for any additional length of time, because it was his intention to move to Lonoke permanently and occupy the premises himself. That afterwards, on the 6th day…
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