Meeks v. Ring
New York Supreme Court
Appeal from circuit court, New York county. Action by Joseph Meeks and others, executors, etc., against Julia A. Ring. Judgment was entered on a verdict directed in favor of plaintiffs, and defendant appeals.
1Opinion of the CourtVan Brunt, P. J.
In March, 1884, the plaintiffs leased to the defendant by a written indenture of lease the premises Í36 Madison avenue, for the term of three years from the 1st day of May, 1884. This lease contained a provision that in case the premises leased should be partially damaged by fire, and not rendered wholly untenantable, the same should be repaired with all speed, at the expense of the plaintiffs; but in case the damage should be so great as to render the premises untenantable, the rent should be proportionately paid up to the time of such destruction, and from thenceforth should cease until…
2Cases cited2 opinions
- Wilcox v. WoodNew York Supreme Court · 1832
- Thornton v. PayneNew York Supreme Court · 1809
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