Arning v. Hartman Motor Co.

In 1928 plaintiff’s predecessors in interest leased to defendant for a five-year term certain premises in the city of Sioux Falls to be used and occupied by defendant for the conducting of its business, consisting of the operation and maintenance of a garage, business office, and automobile showroom. In 1931, claiming that the landlord had permitted the premises to fall into disrepair and continue in such disrepair notwithstanding notice, defendant company vacated the same. The present action was instituted to recover the rent for the unexpired term, and judgment below was directed for the…