Prior v. Rathjen

RAWLINGS, Justice.

Trial court sustained plaintiff’s (landlord’s) motion for summary judgment by default against defendants Rathjen (tenants), and over resistance of defendant Crawford Elevator Co. (elevator). The latter alone appeals from entry of adverse judgment. We affirm.

In material part Division I of landlord’s verified petition alleges she, by written agreement, rented an Ida County farm to tenants for a period of one year commencing March 1, 1970. Tenants thereby agreed to pay $4650 rent, one-half payable July 1, 1970, remainder due January 2, 1971. They took possession, paid only the…