Welshbillig v. Dienhart

Complaint on a written contract dated October 1st, 1875,for the collection of rent, made by Peter Welshbillig, as principal, and Joseph Beyer and John Gr. Metzger as sureties, with Peter Dienhart, by which Dienhart leased to’Welshbillig the premises known as the “Germania Hotel,” in the City of Lafayette, for a term of five years, at a stipulated rent, payable at fixed periods. The sufficiency ofthe complaint was not questioned, nor were the facts averred denied by answer; but the appellants answered as follows :

1. After admitting the execution of the lease, and that the rent was due and…