Werking v. Amity Estates, Inc.

Conway, Cb. J.

In 1934, plaintiff, as tenant, entered into possession of a 135-acre farm in tbe town of Greenville, Greene County, New York, under a lease with one Marilla Whitbeck, *46landlord, at a yearly rental of $150. Plaintiff remained in possession under the lease until about 1948, when the landlord and he entered into an agreement whereby plaintiff could purchase the farm for the sum of $4,000 and, upon the payment of that sum in full, would receive a deed. Plaintiff, thereupon, made and completed such payment, and, in 1952, received a deed from Mrs. Whitbeck, which was recorded in Greene…