Reichman v. Crane

Landlord brings summary proceedings for possession by reason of nonpayment of rent against Crane and Butta as tenants and against John Ward as “ Under-tenant and/or Assignee ” in possession of commercial premises. On traverse, tenants appeared specially and successfully proved that the precept as served was defective in that it was not a conformed copy. Therefore, the petition is dismissed as against the tenants Crane and Butta, without prejudice.

Ward, on the other hand, defaulted in answering and appearing, and the precept and petition is shown to have been properly served personally upon…