John McLean

“ To show the competency of Scholfield, the following documents were given in evidence:
1. A release from Scholfield to the plaintiff, in replevin, dated 13th June, 1831, whereby, for the consideration of five thousand dollars, he releases to Lloyd all the right, title and interest which he has or may have from the decision of the suit depending for the annuity or rent charge; or which he has, or may have, in the property out of which it issues. He also releases Lloyd from all covenants or obligations, express or implied, arising out of the deed of assignment. ”

“ I wish you to understand, that if you make any further payments after receiving this notice, that you make them at your own risk.' This, says the Chief Justice, is an explicit and absolute undertaking, to assume all the liabilities which Lloyd might incur by suing out a writ of replevin. ”

“ Scholfield, his heirs and assigns, were bound to keep the premises insured, and to assign to Moore the policies: and Moore, for himself, his heirs and assigns, did covenant with Scholfield, that after the expiration of five years, on the payment of the sum of five thousand dollars, and all arrears of rent, the rent charge should be released. ”