Louisiana Court of Appeal June 30, 1944, No. 6749. (Thomas v. Soodhalter)

Defendant leased from plaintiff, for a term of four years, beginning February 20, 1940, a brick store building in the town of Rodessa, Caddo Parish, Louisiana. The monthly rental was fixed in the written lease at $100, payable in advance on the 20th day of each month. Defendant subleased the building to another who thereafter conducted a retail grocery business therein.