P. Ball, Tenant; R P. Maxwell, Landlord

• Jurisdiction: Ireland
• Court: Land Commission (Ireland)
• Judgment Date: 11 July 1891
• Date: 11 July 1891

Land Com.

Before BEWLEY, J., and FITZ GERAND and WRENCH, Commrs.

P. BALL,

TENANT;

R. P. MAXWELL,

LANDLORD

"Holding let to be used mainly for the purpose of pasture" Lands not capable of being profitably used otherwise then for grazing.

Land Com. 1891. April 29. July 11. P. BALL, TENANT; R. P. MAX WELL, LANDLORD (1), Land Law (Ireland) Acts, 1881 and 1887 (44 (S. 45 Vict. c. 49, s. 58, sub-s. 3 ; 50 51 Vict. c. 33, s. 1)-" Holding let to be used mainly for the purpose of pasture "-Lands not capable of being profitably used otherwise than for grazing. Lands in pasture forming one field were let on lease, with covenants against building or breaking up any portion, except during the first three years of the term, without the consent of the landlord, but with no restriction against meadowing. The lands could only be profitably used for grazing: Held, that the lands were let to be used mainly for pasture. APPEAL by the landlord from an order made by a Sub-CommisÂÂsion, fixing a fair rent in respect of part of the lands of BellewsÂÂtown, county Meath. The provisions of the lease and the substance of the evidence given before the Court are stated in the judgment. The landlord contended that the lands were let mainly for the purpose of pasture. James Orr, Q. C., for the landlord. C. H. reeling, for the tenant. July 11. BEWLEY, J. :- By a lease...