Sappenfield v. . Goodman

'WiNboeNe, J.

Where one goes into possession of land under a written lease for an indefinite term terminable “for any reason” by the lessee, and, upon bis failure to pay rent as agreed, tbe lessor gives notice of his election to terminate the tenancy and demands possession of the premises, has the lessee, who thereafter continues in possession, such interest in the land as entitles him, upon payment of balance due on a note, secured by duly registered prior deed of trust covering the land, and for which he is not primarily liable, to compel the assignment of the note and deed of trust, and to…