Clark v. Wildridge

Assumpsit for work and labor, materials, &c., and a special count on a parol lease for five years. Plea, the general issue. Verdict and judgment for the plaintiff, Clark, for 30 dollars. Judgment in favor of Wildridge for costs.

Clark brings the case to this Court.

The bill of exceptions partially discloses the facts. It runs thus:

“ Clark introduced evidence tending to prove that the plaintiff and defendant had agreed together by parol, that the plaintiff should have a lease on a tract of land of the defendant, for five years; in consideration of which the plaintiff should pay one-half of the…