Gordon v. George

Sarah George, the appellee, gave a written lease to one Black, stipulating therein that Black should have the use of a parcel of land for five years; in consid*409eration of which Black was to clear the land and make it ready for the plow, and leave the premises in good repair. It was further agreed that Black should build a cabin and smoke-house, and dig a well on the premises, for which Sarah George was to pay 25 dollars, 37 cents. Before clearing the land or building the cabin, &c., Black assigned the lease, by indorsement, to the said James Gordon, appellant.

Gordon sued before a justice,…