Rogers v. Wood

This is a damage suit by a lessee against his lessor for taking illegal possession of the leased premises.

The plaintiff alleged that by an act under private signature dated July 1st, 1923, the defendant, Robert M. Wood, leased to him an apartment in the house, No. 1216 N. Lopez street, for the three months, July, August and September, for the price of $60 per month, payable on the first day of each month.

The plaintiff further alleged that at the expiration of said lease he renewed the lease with defendant for two months, October and November, 1923, verbally; that during the term of said lease…