Young v. Jones

On December 7, 1917, Wm. L. Jones' and wife, as lessors, entered into a written contract with C. L. Alvis, trustee, as lessee, the material portions whereof read:

“Witnesseth, that the said lessor, for and in consideration of seventy-six and 2.6/ioo dollars cash in hand paid, receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, and of the covenants and agreements hereinafter contained, on the part of lessee to be paid, kept, and performed, has granted, demised, leased, and let, and by these presents does grant, demise, lease, and let, unto the said lessee for the sole and only purpose of mining and…