In English law. Were the annual payments of freeholders of manors; and were also called “quit-rents,” because by paying them the tenant was freed from all other rents or services. 2 Bl. Comm. 42
CHIEF RENTS
In English law. Were the annual payments of freeholders of manors; and were also called “quit-rents,” because by paying them the tenant was freed from all other rents or services. 2 Bl. Comm. 42