Legal Opinion

Lenane v. Mayer

Appellate Terms of the Supreme Court of New York

Decided November 15, 1896Published

Appeal by plaintiff from judgment of the First Distinct Court on the ground of inadequacy of damages.

1Opinion of the CourtMcAdam, J.

The action was, (1) against the defendant, as surety, for rent of three rooms in premises Ho. 59 Forth Moore street, this city, from March 1 to June 1, 1896, at the rate of $10 per month; and (2) to recover a water tax for the bar of store and other rooms in the said house leased to the defendant, as tenant, amounting to $67.10. The justice rendered judgment in favor of the plaintiff for the second item, and no appeal has been taken by the defendant. As to the first item, for rent, the complaint was dismissed, and it is from this branch of the case the plaintiff appeals. !

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2Cases cited4 opinions

  1. McCreery v. . DayNew York Court of Appeals · 1890
  2. Coe v. . HobbyNew York Court of Appeals · 1878
  3. Paine v. . JonesNew York Court of Appeals · 1879
  4. Davidson v. BlumorNew York Court of Common Pleas · 1877

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