Metzer v. Connally Realty Co.

Atkinson, Justice.

This case came to this court by writ of certiorari from the Court of Appeals. Metzer v. Connally Realty Co., 75 Ga. App., 274 (43 S. E. 2d, 169).

The sole question for determination is as follows: Where there is an agreement between landlord and tenant for the rent of premises for a stipulated monthly rental, with no agreement fixing the duration of the rental contract, and the tenant pays the rental monthly through the remainder of that calendar year, and retains possession into the succeeding calendar year, paying the monthly rental, which is accepted by the landlord…