Shenkin v. Schermerhorn

Gable, J.,

This is an action brought by the plaintiff and lessee against the defendant lessors to recover damages for an alleged eviction of the plaintiff from the demised premises.

To the statement of claim filed by the plaintiff the defendants filed an affidavit of defense raising questions of law in lieu of demurrer.

On July 2,1932, defendants leased to the plaintiff a lot of ground on premises situate and numbered 3711 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, for three years from August 6, 1932, for the annual rent of $900 for the first year of the term and $1200 annually thereafter, payable monthly…