White v. Molyneux
Supreme Court of Georgia
2 Ga. 124 (1847)
Relevant factsFree
White (defendant) leased a house from Molyneux (plaintiff), and after the house burned down, White refused to continue paying rent, arguing the destruction relieved him of the obligation. The lower court ruled against White, and he appealed.
IssueFree
Whether a tenant remains obligated to pay rent after the rented property is damaged or destroyed.
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