Sadlier v. Riggs
New York Court of Common Pleas
Appeal from city court, general term. An action by Annie M. Sadlier against Karrick Riggs for use and occupation of premises. The jury found a verdict for plaintiff. The trial justice set the verdict aside, and granted a new trial. The order granting the new trial was affirmed by the general term of the city court. Defendant appeals.
1Opinion of the CourtBischoff, J.
Plaintiff, being the owner of the premises 27os. 66 and 68 John street, Brooklyn, and of certain machinery therein, on or about February 26, 1887, sold the machinery to the defendant for the sum of $1,800, the purchase money being then and there paid in exchange for a bill of sale delivered to defendant. Immediately after the sale one Fogg, acting as plaintiff’s agent, stated to defendant that the machinery sold would have to be removed by the succeeding 1st day of March, and that unless it be so removed plaintiff would charge defendant with the rent of the premises for such time after that…
2Cases cited3 opinions
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- Preston v. . HawleyNew York Court of Appeals · 1886
- Hazeltine v. . WeldNew York Court of Appeals · 1878
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- Sadlier v. RiggsNew York Court of Common Pleas · 1890