Stull v. Allen

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Dawson, C. J.:

This is an appeal from a judgment in an action for forcible detention of leased premises and for the recovery of past due rent.

The pertinent facts were these: The Dockum Drug Company owned a small property suitable for a shoe shop in Wichita. The company leased it to David A. Stull, who in turn sublet it to Buddy B. Allen at a rental of $18 per month. Allen fell into arrears in his rental payments, and in June, 1943, Stull served on Allen a notice to quit and surrender possession within three days unless the rent was paid. This notice was…