Williams' Administrator v. Dean

Holt, J.,

delivered the opinión of the court.

On May 7, 1921, Emily J. Williams, by a writing duly executed and acknowledged, leased to her son, Jesse Williams, for a term of ten years, a certain farm in Buckingham county containing 640 acres, with the mill thereon, known as the Diana Mills property. This lease was properly recorded on May 14, 1921. The consideration was that Jesse Williams should maintain, care for, and support his mother; should pay all taxes and public charges and keep the premises in good repair.

This mill was put out of commission by a flood and washout in the spring of…