Barlow v. Jones
Supreme Court of Georgia
Certiorari. . Before Judge Evans. Washington superior court,. May 10, 1902. ' cited Civil Code, § 2795; 64 Ga. 482; 81 Ga. 53; 93 Ga. 282; 38 Ga. 261; 44 Ga. 247; 100 Ga, 129. cited Civil Code, §§ 3115, 3116; 40 Ga. 519; 44 Ga. 247; 46 Ga. 394, 427 (2); 52 Ga. 126 (2); 54 Ga. 298-9; 65 Ga. 493; 72 Ga. 35.
1Opinion of the CourtSimmons, C. J.
It appears from the record that Barlow was-the owner of certain land which he rented to Brantley for a stipulated rental of eight bales of cotton. Brantley sublet a portion of the premises to Jones, the latter agreeing to pay Brantley 900 pounds of cotton as reñtal for this portion. Brantley was unable to pay the rept to Barlow, but turned his whole crop over to him. This crop, consisting of eight bales of cotton, was sold, and the proceeds of five bales applied to the payment of the rent, the', proceeds of the other three bales being applied to the payment of a debt for supplies which had…
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