Kiersted v. Orange & Alexandria Railroad
New York Supreme Court
Appeal from a judgment in favor of plaintiffs, entered upon the report of a referee. The opinion states the facts.
1Opinion of the CourtDaniels, J.
The recovery had in this action was for the use and occupation of leasehold premises situate in the city of New York, leased by the plaintiffs to the agent of the defendants. The lease was made the 1st day of November, 1860, and the term created by it extended from that date until May 1st, 1863. The lessee was described in it as general agent of the Virginia and Tennessee route, comprising the railroads of the defendants. But the premises were leased directly to him, and he alone covenanted to pay the rent reserved by it. He and the plaintiffs respectively executed it under seal.
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