Harmon v. Roessel

This is an action for alleged breach of contract. The plaintiff avers that in March he owned a furnished cottage which he rented and reserved to the defendant for occupancy at $75 per week during five, specific and consecutive weeks of the summer which followed; that the defendant declined to avail himself of the cottage and has refused to pay the rental. The defendant denies any contract or legal relationship with the plaintiff and urges the Statute of Frauds in bar.

Following the completion of evidence by both parties the defendant moved for a directed verdict which was granted. The…