Briel v. Postal Telegraph Co.
Supreme Court of Louisiana
Appeal from Civil District Court, Parish of Orleans; Thomas C. W. Ellis, Judge. Action by Fred C. Briel against the Postal Telegraph Company and others. Judgment for defendants, and plaintiff appeals.
1Opinion of the CourtLand, J.
The following is a statement of facts which may be gathered from the allegations of plaintiff’s petition:
The telegraph company leased the premises No. 226 St. Charles street to A. Ansell for a term expiring on September 30, 1903. In September, 1902, plaintiff made a contract with Ansell by which, on certain terms and conditions, he was to have possession of the premises.
This contract for the assignment of the sublease was made with the knowledge and consent of the lessor company, and, was by it ratified and approved, with the understanding and agreement that the company would lease the said…
2Cases cited3 opinions
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