Merkowitz v. Mahoney

Landlord, defendant in error, brought action against tenant, plaintiff in error, for forcible entry and detainer in the justice court. From adverse judgment therein appeal was taken by the tenant to the county court and from its adverse judgment review is here sought. We will refer to the parties as they appeared in the trial-court.

The leased property consisted of the first floor and basement, of a building occupied as a drug and liquor store, under a five-year written lease with term extending to March 1, 1951, wherein lessee covenanted to use said premises for no purpose prohibited by the…