J. Davidson Hill & Co. v. Bourcier

The opinion of -the court was delivered by

Mabr, J.,

Appellees, leased a dwelling to Mrs. Bourcier for one year, *842ending the thirtieth of September, 1873; and B. M. Pond became her surety for the performance of the stipulations of the contract.

At the expiration of this term a new lease was granted to Mrs. Bourcier, at a reduced rent, without security, for the year ending the thirtieth of September, 1874; and she continued in the occupation of the premises.

The rent for the last six months under the first lease was not paid ; and, in January, 1874, suit was brought against Mrs. Bourcier and Pond…