BOONE V. COE
153 Ky. 233, 154 S.W. 900 (1913)
NATURE OF THE CASE: This was a dispute over a parol contract for a lease. Boone (P),
lessees, sought review of a judgment, which was entered in favor of Coe (D), lessor in P's'
action for damages against D regarding his alleged breach of a parol contract between the
parties for the lease of his farm in Texas. D's demurrer to P's petition was sustained, and
the petition was dismissed.
FACTS: Coe (D) was the owner of a farm. Boone (P) was a farmer and D made a deal with P
who lived in Kentucky to move to D's farm in Texas and rent the farm for 12 months from the
date of P's arrival. In addition, D agreed to have materials to erect a barn and have a
dwelling house ready. P left Kentucky and traveled to Texas over a 55-day period. After they
arrived, there was no material for the barn or a dwelling house and D refused P the ability
to cultivate the land. P claimed damages of $1,387.50. D demurred to the complaint under the
statute of frauds. The demurrer was granted and P appealed.
ISSUE:
RULE OF LAW:
HOLDING AND DECISION:
LEGAL ANALYSIS:
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