Stifter v. Hartman

Prior to the 21st day of June A. D. 1920, Charles J. Stifter, the plaintiff, held a lease of a certain office in a building in Detroit. He subleased one-half of this office to the defendant. This suit was brought to collect rent from defendant for a period of four months. Upon the trial in the circuit court at the close of the testimony both parties requested a directed verdict. The trial judge directed a verdict in favor of the defendant and stated his reasons for doing so as follows:

“In the month of June, 1920, defendant came to the plaintiff, Charles J. Stifter, and discussed with him the…