Harrison v. Wood

LANDRY, Judge.

Defendant (Lessee) appeals from a judgment in favor of plaintiffs (Lessor), in the sum of $700.00, decreed due by the lower court pursuant to a contract for the lease of an apartment belonging to Lessor. We affirm.

Lessee defended the action on the ground that the lease contract was breached by Lessor who failed to maintain the apartment in such condition that it could be used for its intended purpose, namely, a place of residence for Lessee and her family. According to Lessee, the breach by Lessor justified her vacating the premises and discontinuing monthly rentals. More…