Shipman v. Mitchell

Stayton, Associate Justice.

The general nature and facts of this case, as shown by the record, are thus stated by counsel for appellant:

*175“ Shipman sued Mitchell for damages on breach of an implied contract. The petition was filed February 25, 1881.”

“ Mrs. Mitchell owned certain premises situated in the city of Austin, which, on the 23d of June, 1882, she leased until the 20th day of June, 1883, to one Mrs. "Williams. The contract of lease was in writing and stipulated for a certain sum per month as rent, payable monthly in advance. This lease contained a clause that it should expire on the 20th…