Marmiche v. Roumieu

The facts of this case are correctly stated by the District Judge. “ The plaintiff claims $1,500 for the rent of a store, to be paid monthly, on the ground that the defendant rented the store from him by the year. The defendant claims that he is merely a monthly tenant, and denies any liability for rent except when in the premises. The facts show that the defendant first occupied the house under a written lease, that when the lease was about to expire, plaintiff asked defendant if he would continue for another year. The defendant was desirous of doing so, but under different conditions, to…