Facts of the Case
The case involved a dispute over land ownership in Pennsylvania. The plaintiff, Bethel, claimed ownership of the land, while the defendants, Lloyd and others, contested this claim.
Issue of the Case
The main issue was whether the defendants could present evidence to the jury that some of them were not tenants of the freehold but only tenants at will.
Plaintiff
Bethel (the lessee) was the plaintiff in this case, asserting his rights to the land.
Defendant
Lloyd and others were the defendants, challenging Bethel’s claim to the land.
Court which Decided the Case
The case was decided by the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania during the April Term of 1759.
Judgement
The court ruled in favor of the defendants, allowing them to present evidence to the jury that some of them were not tenants of the freehold but only tenants at will. The judgement stated: “Defendants permitted to give in Evidence to the Jury, that some of them were not Tenants of the Freehold* but only Tenants at Will.”
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