King v. Grubbs

On October 4,1920, the appellant leased to the appellees, Carl C. Grubbs and J. A. Sims, partners under the name of Grubbs-Sims Company, a house and lot in Abilene for the term of three years from December 1, 1920. The contract was signed by the lessor and lessees and provided for a gross rental of $4,500 payable in monthly installments of $125 each.

The contract expressly forbid an assignment or subletting without the written consent of the lessor. For a breach of any of the covenants of the lessees, the lessor was authorized to resume possession and relet the premises for the remainder of…