Stone v. Pounds

Citations

• 126 Miss. 671
• 88 So. 629

Syllabus

<p>1. Fraud. Measure of damages for false representations as to terms of ' ;ase.</p> <p>In a suit for deceit and false representation as to the terms of a lease of a building, the party deceived and ousted by the owner before the expiration of the term for which it was leased, the measure of damages is the difference in value of the lease at-the time of the ejectment and the amount that would have been paid as rent for the remaining part of the term, such being the actual damages contemplated where the claim is only for general damages.</p> <p>2. Appeax, and Ebror. Where proof fails to establish damages in suit for deceit, reversal for new trial will be ordered.</p> <p>Where the proof fails to establish with reasonable certainty the amount of damages suffered by the injured party in a suit for deceit in a rent contract, reversal for a new trial will be ordered.</p>