Page v. Lashley

Suit upon a note. The note was given for the purchase money of a tract of land. The land was conveyed on September 3, by a warranty deed. It was, at the time, under lease for one year, which did not expire till March 1, next ensuing. The rent, for the year, was an entire sum of $120. Before buying, the purchaser went to the lessee, who was in possession, and ascertained the character and duration of his lease, and was fully advised of the same when he purchased and took his deed.

Lashley, the seller of the land, collected the rent for the whole year from the tenant, who occupied for the period…