Lemoine v. Devillier

CULPEPPER, Judge.

This case involves the written lease of a commercial building. The lessor, Gano D. *696Lemoine, sued the lessee, Dewey Devillier, for (1) cancellation of the lease and (2) rent during the unexpired term. The defendant lessee answered, acquiescing in the cancellation of the lease, but urged as a special defense eviction from a portion of the property. Defendant also reconvened for damages for breach of the agreement. After a trial on the merits, the district court rendered judgment canceling the lease; awarded plaintiff $1,094.03 for rent; and denied defendant’s reconventional…