Anderson v. Hamilton
New York Court of Common Pleas
Appeal from city court, general term. An action for rent brought by Edward F. Anderson, George F. Bassett, and Ira M. Conant, executors and trustees of the late George W. Bassett, against William G. Hamilton, as assignee for benefit of creditors of Yukuro Hiwa, doing business as Hippon Mercantile Company! Judgment for defendant. Plaintiffs appeal.
1Opinion of the CourtLarremore, C. J.
Defendant’s assignor was lessee of premises 47 Barclay street, from plaintiffs, under a written lease requiring payment of rent in monthly installments, in advance. The assignment was made on January 5, 1889, and defendant qualified as assignee January 15th. Ho rent has been, paid for the month of January, 1889, which fell due January 1st. The present action is brought to compel defendant to pay such rent for January, or at least from January 5th, when the assignment was made. It appears that defendant occupied the premises during January, and used them in carrying on the business of his…
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