Ward v. Terry

This action was brought under a sealed" instrument, known as a lease in perpetuity, covering certain lands in the town of Hamden, Delaware county, N. Y.

The complaint describes the property of which the defendant is alleged to be in possession, under said lease. The plaintiffs *331allege that they are the owners in fee, and. entitled to possession of the premises described in the complaint, and to the rents, issues and profits thereof. These allegations are followed by an allegation that the defendant has been in possession and occupation of the premises, under and subject to the lease aforesaid,…