Rutlege v. Walton

12 Tenn. 458

Opinion

Peck, J.

delivered the opinion of the court.

The act of 1825, ch. 21, creates the lien in express terms, whether due by note, account or otherwise. The act was passed to secure the owner of the rented premises in his rents. It would not be tolerated, for the sub-lessee to pay to the lessee of the owner of the land, and thereby defeat the landlord of the lien the law gave him.

Judgment affirmed.