Pettersen v. Fosseen

I. M. Olsen, Justice.

Plaintiff brought suit against the defendants to recover rent for the apartment hereinafter mentioned for the months of January to August, 1932, inclusive. Defendants had a verdict in the court below. Plaintiff appeals from an order denying his motion for a new trial.

Plaintiff leased to the defendants an apartment in a building in St. Paul for a term commencing October 1, 1931, and ending August 31, 1932, at a monthly rental of $78, payable in advance on the first day of each month, but with the proviso that such rent might be paid on or before the fifth day of each month…