Gaar v. Prudhomme

TALIAFERRO, Judge.

Plaintiff leased from P. Lestan Prud-homme, acting for himself and as agent of his coowners, hereinafter referred to as defendants, a residence in the city of Nat-chitoches, Louisiana. Occupancy of the property under the lease began on July 1, 1937. The contract was oral. The rent price was fixed at $20.00 per month. Defendants, acting upon their understanding of the terms of the lease, on or about November 10th, gave plaintiff notice to vacate the property by December 1st. They contend that the property was leased by the month only and therefore take the position that the…