Martin v. Martin
New York Court of Common Pleas
Appeal from district court. Action by John B. Martin against Mary J. Martin to recover one half of certain water rates imposed on premises leased by defendant to plaintiff’s assignor. From a judgment for plaintiff, defendant appeals. Reversed.
1Opinion of the CourtBischoff, J.
On October 1, 1886, the defendant, Mary J. Martin, entered into a written lease with one Augustus F. Stein, whereby she demised the premises, 15 University place, in the city of Yew York, to Stein for the term of five years, commencing May 1, 1887. Pursuant to the terms of the lease, the tenant was to pay the annual charges for water rates to be imposed upon "the premises, and was not to assign the lease without the written consent of the landlord. The lease was executed in duplicate; one copy being retained by the landlord, the other being delivered to the tenant. The copy retained by the…
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