Dingman v. Kelly

This was an action for breach of covenant brought by Kelly against Dingman, upon a written guaranty by Dingman under seal, that one Jewett should perform the covenants contained in a lease between Kelly, as landlord, and Jewett, as tenant. There was a trial by the Court, finding for the plaintiff, new trial refused and judgment.

The first question made by the appellant is, that the lease between Kelly and Jewett was void for uncertainty, because it did not describe the farm let by Kelly to Jewett. The lease is drawn in proper form, and states that in consideration of the yearly rent and…