Caine v. Powell

LUSK, C. J. †

The purpose of this suit is to obtain relief from the forfeiture of á lease for failure on the. part of the lessees to pay an installment of rent within the time stipulated in the lease. The court entered- a decree in accordance with the prayer of the complaint, and the defendant appeals.

The lease in question was entered into , under date of September 16, 1947, between Marion M. Powell, the defendant, as lessor, and Roy Caine and Rose Caine, husband and wife, the plaintiffs, as lessees. The demised premises comprise space in the Foley Hotel Building in La Grande, Oregon, used for…