Kelly v. During

This is a suit by a tenant against his landlord for damages arising out of alleged defective premises.

The plaintiff alleged that he occupied the premises, 2138 Elysian Fields Avenue, as lessee of the defendant; that on November 12, 1926, the premises caught fire and his movable property therein was damaged and he was compelled to move; that the fire was caused by the defective electric wiring in said premises. He claimed $138.50 damages and $15.00 cost of moving.

The defendant admitted the fire but averred “that she is in no wise liable for any damages caused to said plaintiff for the reason…