Wallace v. Scoggins

This is a suit in equity whereby the plaintiff seeks the specific performance of a parol lease of certain premises situated in the city of Portland. In her complaint, the plaintiff, in substance, alleges that on or about July 1, 1888, the plaintiff rented from the defendant the property in the city of Portland known as No. 247 Alder Street, for the term of two years, at the rent of forty dollars per month; that about the time said lease was made, and in pursuance thereof, plaintiff entered into the possession of the said premises; that she cut and fitted expensive carpets for the house,…