Legal Opinion
Fillman v. Sherwood
Supreme Court of Iowa
Decided September 27, 1921PublishedCited by 3 opinions
Appeal from Des Moines Municipal Court. — T. L. Sellers, Judge. Aotion of forcible entry and detainer, to recover possession of land. Judgment for defendant, and plaintiff appeals.
1Opinion of the CourtWeaver, J.
Plaintiff's intestate, G-. W. Fillman, by contract in writing leased the land to Sherwood for one year from March 1, 1917, with an option for renewal of same for an additional period of four years. The option was exercised, and *1162defendant continued in possession during the succeeding years of 1919 and 1920. The agreed rate of rental was $525 per year, payable each year, $100 on March 1st,- $200 on September 1st, and $225 on the 1st of January following. The lease also contained a clause as follows:
“And it is further agreed that if the lessee shall fail to pay his rent, as herein provided, and…
2Cases cited2 opinions
- Smith v. Detroit Loan & Building Ass'nMichigan Supreme Court · 1887
- Wray-Austin Machinery Co. v. FlowerMichigan Supreme Court · 1905
3Cited by3 opinions
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