Caples v. Dearborn Stove Co.

BOND, Chief Justice.

On August 1, 1946 appellant W. J. Capíes was the owner of a dwelling, with guest bouse in the rear, in the City of Dallas, and by written contract of that date leased the dwelling with house furnishings to one James Teague for a term of one year beginning August 1, 1946 and ending July 31, 1947 for a recited consideration of $1,200 cash paid. The contract, material here, provides that the lessee shall not assign the agreement or sublet the premises, or any part thereof, without the consent of the lessor in writing. At the beginning of the term, James Teague moved into the…