Ginsberg v. Wade

The evidence is sufficient to sustain the verdict.

Special ground 1 assigns error because it is alleged that the court ei'red in charging the jury as follows: “I give you in chargé Code § 61-111: The landlord must keep the premises in repair, and shall be liable for all substantial improvements placed upon them by his consent.” It is contended that the lease created an estate for years and that the tenant was liable for repairs. It is true that a tenant for years is bound for all repairs and other expenses for the preservation of the leased property during the term of the contract. See Code §…