Maggart v. Chester

Maggart sued Chester before a justice of the peace. The defendant moved to dismiss the suit for want of a sufficient cause of action. Motion overruled and judgment for the plaintiff. The defendant appealed.

In the Court of Common Pleas, the defendant renewed his motion to dismiss, which was sustained, and judgment given for the defendant.

The cause of action alleges that Chester, who is described as guardian of the heirs of Henry L. Doubleday, deceased, entered into an agreement in writing with Maggart, whereby he leased to him a certain piece of ground belonging to said heirs, for the purpose…