Krakower v. Lavelle

This is a motion to punish one Francesco Marchesi for contempt. The facts are substantially as follows, viz.: On or about May 1, 1901, Marchesi rented the entire premises, Ros. 2072, 2074 and 2076 First avenue, from the then owner, one Mullen, for four years and eleven months from said May 1, 1901, at a monthly rent of $500. In October, 1901, the defendant, George A. Lavelle, became the owner of the premises, and Marchesi duly attorned to him as landlord. On or about Rovember 5, 1901, said Lavelle, as the owner of said premises, made an arrangement with the tenant, Marchesi, by which the…