Livingston v. Livingston
New York Court of Chancery
THE bill stated, that Robert Livingston, proprietor of the manor of Livingston, on the 22d of January, 1722, executed a perpetual lease to Peter Cole, of a farm, of about 216 acres, at the rent of one-tenth of the yearly produce, four fat hens, 8zc.
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THE bill stated, that Robert Livingston, proprietor of the manor of Livingston, on the 22d of January, 1722, executed a perpetual lease to Peter Cole, of a farm, of about 216 acres, at the rent of one-tenth of the yearly produce, four fat hens, 8zc. That by several devises, which were specified, R. T. L., the testator, became seized, &zc. and entitled to the rents, 8zc., and died in 1814, having devised his interest, 8zc. to the children of Mary, the wife of Alexander Crofts, plaintiffs; (her son R. L. C. excepted;) and that, until the youngest child came of age, the rents, &c. should be…
1Opinion of the Court
The Chancellor.
This is a bill for the discovery of the title of the defendant to certain lands in the manor of Livingston, chargeable with rent to the plaintiffs, or to those whom they represent; and it seeks for relief by having the portions of the lauds chargeable with rent, located, and an account of the rents due, and for “ such relief as the case may require, and as may be consistent with equity and good conscience.”
The defendant, in his answer, sets forth the chain of title, and the agreements and deeds under which he claims the lands therein specified and described; and he admits the *290am…
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