Kniel v. Spring Valley Coal Co.

delivered the opinion of the court. ■

This was a suit brought by appellee against appellant to recover certain cash rent claimed to be due. On September 19, 18.91, appellee entered into a written contract with appellant, leasing him the lands in question for one year from March 1, 1892, at a cash rent of $900, payable in two equal payments, on March 1 and September 1, 1892.. Appellant continued to occupy the premises upon the same terms until March 1, 1898, when a reduction of $15 a year was made, leaving the yearly rental $885. The lease was continued under this arrangement until March 1,…