Le Blanc v. Guy

Plaintiff instituted this suit against defendant in the enforcement of a contract of lease for the year 1929, and to recover certain property claimed by plaintiff in the possession of defendant. Writs of provisional seizure were issued to enforce his lessor’s lien, 'and sequestration to enforce his claim of ownership.

Plaintiff leased to defendant under verbal contract his farm for the year 1929, as he had previously done in 1928 and 1927. The rental for 1927 was a cash rental of $200; the defendant paid part of this rent; and plaintiff cai’ried him for the balance. Under the 1928 agreement,…