Williamson v. Ash

Assumpsit by Ash against Williamson, for rent of a store-room. Judgment below for the plaintiff.

The case is this. Isaac Ash owned a building, erected and used in parts, for two purposes—one part for a dwelling, and one for a mercantile store-room. He died. Catharine Ash, the plaintiff, was his wife, and his widow. She continued to occupy the dwelling-house. The heirs took possession of, and rented the store-room. After a year or more had elapsed, the house, including the store-room, was, upon application of the widow, set off to her as dower. Subsequently she brought this suit against…