Van Valkenburgh v. Peyton
Illinois Supreme Court
Trespass in the La Salle Circuit Court, brought by the plaintiff in error against the defendant in error, and heard before the Hon. Thomas Ford, at the May term 1842. The issue was found for the defendant in the Court below.
1Opinion of the Court
The Opinion of the Court was delivered by
Treat, J.*
This was, an action brought by Van Valkenburgh against Peyton. The declaration was in trespass for .taking and carrying away a stack of oats. Plea, not guilty. Trial by the Court. The facts of the case are these: In April, 1838, Peyton leased a farm to Van Valkenburgh until the first of September following, for the rent of fifty dollars paid in hand. The lessee had the right to go on the premises after the expiration of the term, to harvest and take away his crops. The lessee covenanted to deliver up the premises in good repair, and not to…
2Cited by1 opinion
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