Hickman v. Fordyce

Opinion of the Court by

Judge Carroll —

Affirming.

In the spring or early summer of 1916, Thomas N. Fordyce leased to G. A. Hickman for a term of one year, or until the spring or early summer of 1917— there being dispute as to the length of- the term — some property in Campbell county, Kentucky, known as the “Blue Grass Inn,” In consideration for the use of.the .premises Hickman agreed to make .some improvements on the principal building located on the property.

In January, 1917, Fordyce, upon the theory that Hickman had not made the improvements he agreed to make under the contract, which, by…