Walcer v. Sherman

This is a proceeding brought under subdivision 4 of section 1411 of the Civil Practice Act, commonly known as “ Squatter Proceedings.” The defendants were in possession of a four-room apartment on the second floor of premises 1453 Fifth avenue at the time when the present landlord acquired title to the premises, and still continue in possession. Immediately after obtaining title the landlords herein employed one of the alleged squatters, Anna Sherman, as a janitress of the premises in question and they consummated the employment by having an agreement drawn up. Through some unexplained reason…