C. L. Johnston v. W. J. Abston
Order:
Supreme Court Case Name:
C. L. Johnston v. W. J. Abston
Case Date:
1899
Court Origin:
Circuit - Civil
Cause/Crime:
Breach of Contract
Database - TN Research:
County:
- Shelby
Division:
West
Number of Pages:
32
Notes / Description:
Johnston leased house & lot from Abston. Abston sued plaintiff to collect unpaid rent & was awarded a judgment. Johnston maintained that he withheld rent monies because Abston would not honor the terms of the lease which stipulated that he (Abston) keep the property & plumbing in good condition.