Silveira v. Ah Lo

*703OPINION OF THE COURT BY

FREAR, C.J.

Tlie plaintiff executed two leases to the defendant, one to expire May 1, 1903, the other January 1, 1905, each being for fifteen years and at a monthly rental. Before the termination of these leases he executed a third lease of the same and othei lands to one Mendonca to begin June 1, 1900, and to be rent free for the first four months and at a specified rental per month for the further term of fifty years. He afterwards brought this action for the rent that accrued under the first two leases from January 1, 1900, to February 28, 1902, and obtained a verdict…