Williams v. Oliphant

Smith, J. —

This was an action of assumpsit commenced before a justice of the peace and appealed to the Circuit Court. The cause of action was an alleged breach of contract by Williams, who had agreed to lease to Oliphant a house and small farm, and afterwards refused to let him enter upon or have the premises. The cause was submitted to a jury, who found for the plaintiff, and assessed his damages at 21 dollars and 25 cents.

Williams, the defendant below, requested the Court to give the following instructions:

“ The rule of damages in this case is, the difference between the price of rent to be…