Rishty v. R & S PROPERTIES, INC.
District of Columbia Court of Appeals
1Opinion of the Court
CAYTON, Chief Judge.
Appellants, tenants of commercial property, brought suit against their landlord for damages to the leased premises and to personal property therein owned by them, caused by water seepage. Landlord moved for summary judgment on the ground that lessees had expressly covenanted that they would at their own expense keep the premises, building, fixtures, plumbing and appurtenances in good repair, and that the lessor should not be liable therefor. The lease, which was before the trial court in connection with the motion, also provided that all personal property in the premises…
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- Kay v. CainCourt of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit · 1946
- Bowles v. Mahoney. District of Columbia v. MahoneyCourt of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit · 1953
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