Morris v. Gardner

This action was brought to recover possession of the real property known as the Colony Theatre, located in the city of Schenectady, and for damages alleged to have been sustained by reason of the defendant’s continued possession of the said premises.

The action is based on a lease entered into on the 15th day of September, 1933, between John W. Morris, the then owner of the property, as lessor, and John W. Gardner, as lessee.

The lease was for five years commencing on the 1st day of October, 1933, and ending on the 1st day of October, 1938. The annual rent was $6,000, payable monthly in…