Tennessee Supreme Court March 15, 1833 (Thomas' lessee v. Blackemore)

Catron, Ch. J.

delivered the opinion of the court.

John P. Thomas was the owner of the land in fee. He leased it to William Dickinson for twenty years, commencing the first of January 1819. This lease is evidenced by a deed, which was proved by James Winchester, one of the subscribing witnesses, who also proved the hand writing of the other; but no reason is given why he was not present.