Legal Opinion

Plant v. Hernreich

New York County Courts

Decided January 15, 1897Published

This is an. appeal from a judgment of the Municipal Court of the city of Syracuse in favor of the defendant for $18, damages and costs, rendered July 29, 1896. Action commenced between July 8th and July 18, 1896.

1Opinion of the CourtRoss, J.

The complaint alleges a breach of contract arising under a lease. Answer, denial and counterclaim. Fifty dollars demanded as an affirmative judgment.

The plaintiff was the only witness sworn upon the trial. The plaintiff testifies that prior to May 1, 1896, he had the following .conversation with the defendant: “ Mr. Hernreich came in and said, ‘ I heard that you are looking for a house; I want to have you for a tenant- in my house.’ I said, All right, I will take your' house.’ And I said, ‘ What rent do you want for that house? ” He said, H will not rent it for less than $18- a month, for the…

2Cases cited8 opinions

  1. Myers v. . BurnsNew York Court of Appeals · 1866
  2. Reynolds v. . RobinsonNew York Court of Appeals · 1888
  3. Thomson-Houston Electric Co. v. Durant Land Improvement Co.New York Court of Appeals · 1894
  4. Suydam v. . JacksonNew York Court of Appeals · 1873
  5. Cook v. . SouleNew York Court of Appeals · 1874

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