Aberdeen Coal & Mining Co. v. City of Evansville

The appellee leased to the appellant a part of the public landing on the Ohio river in the city of Evansville, known as the Lamasco Wharf. The part leased was described substantially as follows: Begin*622ning at the water’s edge on the upper boundary of said wharf, and extending thence down the water’s edge 12-5 feet, and thence back to the shore from low watermark to the top of the levee. The lease was in writing, and the premises were demised for the period of one year at an annual rental of $250.00, payable monthly, in installments.

This action was brought to recover rent alleged to be due,…