Thomas v. Risley

The respondent leased certain premises in the city of Hew York to one Robert G. Bredin, for the term of one year, reserving therefor a rental which the lessee agreed to pay in equal monthly instalments. The lease also .contained a covenant by which the lessee bound himself to pay the Croton water rent assessed upon the premises during the term demised. It was a part of the. consideration of the letting that the appellant should guarantee the payment of the rent and the performance by Bredin of the other covenants contained in the lease which were to be performed by him. The guarantee, which…