Legal Opinion

Bennett v. Nick

Appellate Terms of the Supreme Court of New York

Decided November 15, 1899PublishedCited by 4 opinions

Appeal by the tenant from a final order made in favor of the landlord in summary proceedings for nonpayment of rent, in the Municipal Court, fourth district, borough of Manhattan.

1Opinion of the CourtFkeedman, P. J.

These proceedings were instituted upon a verified petition to recover the possession of certain premises in *633this city for the alleged failure to pay the rent due for the month of April, 1899. The answer of the tenant admitted that the relation of landlord and tenant existed between the parties.

Upon the hearing the tenant offered iio testimony, relying upon the testimony on the part of the landlord as his defense. The trial judge directed the jury to render a verdict in favor of the landlord for the possession of the premises. The contention of the appellant herein is, that the proceedings…

2Cases cited1 opinion

  1. Jarvis v. . DriggsNew York Court of Appeals · 1877

3Cited by4 opinions

  1. Hett v. LangeAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1910
  2. Sea Gate Hotel Co. v. NahmmacherAppellate Terms of the Supreme Court of New York · 1920
  3. Stelle v. CreamerAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1902
  4. Stelle v. CreamerAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1902

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