Irish Equity Reports Volume 8; Particularly of Points of Practice, Argued and Determined in the High Court of Chancery, the Rolls Court, and the Equity Exchequer, in Ireland (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1846 Excerpt: ...half-yearly on the 1st day of May and 1st day of November. Statement. In the event of any difference of opinion taking place between me and the outgoing tenants, the same to be settled by the custom of the country. I will expect a letter, stating that I am not to be required to dispossess the present tenants until it is my convenience to do so. Richard Dyas. To Doctor Lynch and John Smyth, Esq." The tithe rent-charge amounted to 4. 9s., which made the total rent offered by the plaintiff 233. 5s. The tenants also sent in the following proposals, which the defendant Cruise by his answer charged to have been obtained fraudulently by Smyth, with the knowledge and concurrence of the plaintiff, with a view to afford a colorable justification for letting the lands to the plaintiff at the rent which he undertook to pay: --"Addinstown, 6th May 1843. "Sir--According to your desire I propose for that part of the lands of Darvistown, lately in the possession of William Hopkins, Esq., and adjoining the demesne wall of Ballinlough, containing by estimation fifty-two acres or thereabouts, Irish plantation measure, at the acreable rent of 25s., for the term of three years from 1st of May 1843; and for such further time as you may think desirable to give of such lands, I propose the rent of thirty-two and sixpence per Irish acre; and would take the liberty of referring you to Patrick Barnwall, Esq., Gormanstown, Athboy, for such information as you might require respecting the tenant for such lands.--I am, sir, your's very respectfully, Patrick Conlan." "In addition to the above, I propose to build a stone and mortar dwelling-house on such lands, and to slate the same. To John Smyth, Esq., Ormond-quay." "Sir--I propose to pay the...