NOYES, Circuit Judge (after stating the facts as above). Rent is a sum stipulated to be paid for the use and enjoyment of land. The occupation of the land is the consideration for the rent. If the right to occupy terminate, the obligation to pay ceases. Consequently, a covenant to pay rent creates no debt until the time stipulated for the payment arrives. The lesssee may be evicted by title paramount or by acts of the lessor. Th…
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