Robinson v. Bench

HIGGINS, Commissioner.

Action by respondent on promissory note in which appellants counterclaimed for $25,-000 damages for breach of lease. The appeal is from a dismissal of the counterclaim and summary judgment on the note for $7,-167.60.

On May 6, 1960, James Egan and Bessie Egan, husband and wife, and Larry Bench entered into a lease by which Larry Bench obtained immediate possession of The Egan Garage and Salvage Yard located at U. S. Highway 66 and the roadway to the entrance gate to Ft. Leonard Wood, Missouri. The term was five years from April 1, 1960, at a rental of $300 per month with…