Hughes v. Ford

At a time prior to the year 1883, George W. Clayton and William Clayton, then being the owners in fee of lots 24 and 26, block 48, east division of the city of Denver, leased the same to plaintiff in error, Paul T. Hughes, for a term expiring June 1, 1883. By the terms of said lease all improvements erected by plaintiff were to remain his property. Thereafter plaintiff entered into possession of the premises and erected thereon certain buildings. Upon the expiration of the term of the lease, plaintiff, by the consent of *331the Claytons, held over upon the original terms. On or about November 21,…