Hubbard v. Pace

Lavender, as administrator, let to defendant, Pace, a plantation for the year 1870. Taylor became surety for the rent, and this instrument was executed:

“ $3,500 — On the first day of January next,we, or either of us, promise to pay W. 13. Lavender, administrator of the estate of Alfred B. C. DuBose, three thousand five hundred dollars, for rent of fifteenth section of said estate. We agree to put a lawful fence around the place. W. D. L., administrator, agrees to repair gin-house and put the mill in running order, and retain a lien on the crop, to secure the payment of the above sum.

“Jambs S.…