Youell v. Kridler

Plaintiff, being owner of a building, leased the same, by written lease, to Gerrit Vander Meulen, for one year, at a monthly rental of $83.33, payable in advance upon the first day of each and every month. Vander Meulen covenanted that he would not assign or transfer the lease, or sublet the premises, without the written assent of the plaintiff. The lease commenced June'3, 1893, Vander Meulen going into possession immediately. On June 19, 1893, he assigned the lease to Amberg & Bro. On July 13, Amberg & Bro. assigned to one Looey. Plaintiff claimed that both of these assignments were without…