McNair v. Manuel

Hasgest, P. J.,

In this case a judgment was originally entered Feb. 12, 1920, in an amicable action of ejectment on account of alleged breaches of a lease. The judgment was subsequently opened and the defendants let into a defence. The trial resulted in a verdict for the defendants, and a motion for a new trial was then made.

On the trial a lease was offered in evidence, originally made by H. V. McNair, administrator of the estate of Alvin McNair, deceased, to the defendants, for the premises in question. The lease was assigned to C. E. Witman, C. B. Witman and F. P. Witman on Jan. 2, 1920, for…