Teall v. Harlow

These actions in tort or contract were tried together. The declaration in the case of Maynard C. Teall alleges in the first count that the plaintiff executed a lease with the defendant of a suite, in Cambridge, for the term of one year from May 1, 1920; that the plaintiff and his family took possession of the premises and complied with all covenants and agreements of the lease; that on July 26, 1920, the defendant or his agents negligently left the front door of the apartment building open and hooked back for a long period of time; that the front door and hallways leading therefrom were under…