Marvin v. Hartz

This case originated before a circuit *27court commissioner, and is a summary proceeding instituted to recover possession of land. • The case found its way into the circuit court, and, on a trial before the court and a jury, a verdict was directed for the defendant, and the complainant brings error.

The evidence on the trial tended to show that the complainant leased these premises to one Jacob Berlin; the lease containing a covenant by the lessee not to assign or transfer the lease, or sublet the premises, or any part thereof, without the written assent of the lessor. The lease also provided…