Purman v. Marsh
Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit
Appeal from the Supreme Court of the District of Columbia. Action by Margaret R. Marsh against William J. Purman. Judgment for plaintiff, and defendant appeals.
1Opinion of the Court
SMYTH, Chief Justice.
Margaret R. Marsh on January 7, 1919, instituted an action in the municipal court to recover from William J. Purman possession of' certain premises known as 2635 Garfield street, N. W. She alleged that the defendant was in arrears of rent, and prayed judgment “for the restitution of said premises and costs of this suit.” She secured a judgment for possession and costs. Purman appealed. Marsh filed her affidavit of merit under rule 19 of the Supreme Court;of the District, and asked for judgment. Purman filed an affidavit of defense. The court, holding that his affidavit…
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