Nau v. Santa Ana Sugar Co.

The plaintiff, as owner of the land, on or about May 27, 1920, leased the land to Sherman Buck for a term of three years, commencing January 1, 1921. The annual rental was to be $4,400, payable on October 1st during each year of the term. On October 29, 1920, Buck assigned the lease to J. W. Culver, subject to the terms and conditions of the said lease, and said Culver agreed to carry out all of the terms and conditions of the lease. This transfer was made with consent of the lessor. On November 15, 1920, a contract in writing was entered into between defendant company and J. W. Culver for…