Blackwelder v. Blissett

CROW, Judge.

Appellants, Wilson L. Blackwelder and Edna Blackwelder, leased premises to Respondents, Michael T. Blissett and Leisa M. Blissett, for a term beginning January 18, 1989, and ending January 19, 1992. Respondents operated a day care center on the premises. When the term expired, Respondents surrendered possession to Appellants.

A few months later, Appellants sued Respondents for $9,000, averring Respondents failed to return the premises to Appellants in as good condition as when Respondents received possession, and Respondents committed waste on the premises. A non-jury trial…