176 West 87th St. Corp. v. Fleischman
Appellate Terms of the Supreme Court of New York
Appeal by the defendant from a judgment of the Municipal Court of the city of New York, borough of Manhattan, fifth district, entered in favor of the plaintiff.
1Opinion of the CourtLehman, J.
The landlord brought an action to recover the agreed rental of premises hired by the defendant under a written lease which purports to be dated the 22d day of March, 1920. The defendant pleaded that the rent is unjust and unreasonable and that the alleged lease is oppressive. The trial justice, however, held that the lease was executed before April 1, 1920, and that the rent laws enacted on that day could, therefore, furnish the defendant with no protection. The undisputed evidence shows that in March, 1920, the landlord informed the defendant that if he desired to remain in the premises…
2Cases cited2 opinions
- Crown Point Iron Co. v. Ætna InsuranceNew York Court of Appeals · 1891
- Watson v. . RussellNew York Court of Appeals · 1896
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- Guide Realty Co. v. BloomAppellate Terms of the Supreme Court of New York · 1922