Burby v. Roome

The plaintiff’s assignor, one Schell, was the owner of certain premises in this city, and the defendant, Boome, was his agent to collect the rents of, and to care for, such property. Schell had sent the following letter of instructions to the defendant, who does not deny having received it:

“New York, June 7, 1892.

“Mr. Roome—Dear Sir: Concerning my house, 131 West 25th street, I have made arrangements with Mantel, 32 Carmine St., to keep the roof in repair for one. year, and with O’Brien & Ryder, plumbers, 154 Spring street, to attend to the plumbing work, tank, and engine for one year. * * *…