Van Rensselaer v. Read
New York Court of Appeals
Action, commenced in July, 1860, for the recovery of rent, upon a covenant for its payment, made by the grantee in a conveyance of lands in fee, executed in the year 1789. In the complaint it is alleged, that Stephen Van Rensselaer, now deceased, as party of the' .first part, and George Read as party of the second part, on the 81st day of March, 1789, at Watervliet¡ in the county of Albany, mutually executed, signed, sealed and delivered, a certain indenture, bearing date on…
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Action, commenced in July, 1860, for the recovery of rent, upon a covenant for its payment, made by the grantee in a conveyance of lands in fee, executed in the year 1789. In the complaint it is alleged, that Stephen Van Rensselaer, now deceased, as party of the' .first part, and George Read as party of the second part, on the 81st day of March, 1789, at Watervliet¡ in the county of Albany, mutually executed, signed, sealed and delivered, a certain indenture, bearing date on that day, by which the said Van Rensselaer, granted, bargained, sold, released and confirmed, unto the said Read, his…
1Opinion of the CourtSelden, J.
A brief statement of the principles which appear to be definitely settled, touching the rights and liabilities of parties under instruments of the nature of that which forms the-foundation of the present action, by enabling us to see distinctly what remains undetermined, will be of service in the examination of the questions now presented for decision. The following may be regarded as principles thus settled:
1. That, since the passing of the act of 1787,. “ concerning tenures” (however it may have been before that time), it has not been possible to create any new tenures in this State upon…
2Cases cited14 opinions
- Trustees of Watertown v. Cowen & BaggNew York Court of Chancery · 1834
- Hills v. MillerNew York Court of Chancery · 1831
- De Peyster v. . MichaelNew York Court of Appeals · 1852
- Van Rensselaer v. . HaysNew York Court of Appeals · 1859
- People Ex Rel. Davies v. CowlesNew York Court of Appeals · 1856
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