Cockerline v. Fisher

William Cockerline, the plaintiff, became the tenant of Maxwell M. Fisher under a contract dated February 1, 1899. The plaintiff covenanted and agreed to pay to defendant two-thirds of the income of said farm, unless otherwise specified, to be paid as follows, to wit:

“When hay, grain, potatoes, hogs, wool or any other marketable product is sold, the toll is to be deducted, and two-thirds of the balance paid to the party of the first part. Two-thirds of the milk and one-half of the eggs and increase of poultry is to be turned over to party of the first part.”

November 3,1900, Mr. Fisher gave…