Weinsteine v. Harrison

Citations

• 66 Tex. 546
• 1 S.W. 626
• 1886 Tex. LEXIS 561

Syllabus

<p>1, Tenants in common—Pleading—One tenant in common or joint tenant cannot maintain a suit for the recovery of rent when the contract is joint and the rent is to be paid to them jointly; but a petition defective in this respect can be amended. (Authorities cited.)</p> <p>2. Landlord—Repairs—Custom—A landlord is not bound to repair the premises unless he covenants or agrees so to do. The rights of the parties under their contract can not be changed by proof of a local custom different from the rule of law.</p>