Carson v. Arvantes

Appellees were lessees from appellants of a part of a store room for the term of three years from May 1, 1892, as evidenced by a written lease to that effect. For the purpose of securing the performance of their contract, appellees gave appellants a mortgage on lands which, by mutual agreement, was subsequently released, and the former deposited with the latter in lieu thereof the sum of $250. In June, 1894, appellees sold their business, which they were conducting in the *78leased premises, to one Hallett, who took possession of such premises with the consent of appellants, as evidenced by the…