Beech Fork Coal Co. v. Pocahontas Corp.

Litz, Judge:

This is a suit in equity by.a tenant to enjoin an action in ejectment by the landlord for possession of the demised premises. From a decree dismissing its bill, plaintiff appeals.

The tenancy originated in a written lease dated September 30,1916, from Beech Fork Coal Laud Corporation (predecessor of defendant, the Pocahontas Corporation), to the plaintiff, Beech Fork Coal Company. The pertinent parts of the lease deed or contract follow: ‘ ‘ That in consideration of the terms, conditions, covenants and stipulations hereinafter set forth to be performed and observed by Beech Fork…