Kaufman v. Clark
District of Columbia Court of Appeals
Trespass q. c. f. Verdict for plaintiff and motion for a new trial on a bill of exceptions. The Facts appear in the opinion.
1Opinion of the Court
Mr. Juátice Wylie
delivered the opinion of the Court : This is an action of trespass by a tenant against his landlord to recover damages for the landlord’s trespass on the demised premises during the continuance of the tenancy.
*2The premises were out of repair and in bad condition when they were rented to the tenant, and afterwards became a common nuisance.
The landlord entered upon them for the purpose of making repairs, and the tenant’s enjoyment of their use was greatly disturbed, but he still continued in possession.
The landlord had the'right to make such repairs as were needed, but not so as…
2Cited by2 opinions
- Dunnington v. Thomas E. Jarrell Co.District of Columbia Court of Appeals · 1953
- Dunnington v. Thomas E. Jarrell Co.District of Columbia Court of Appeals · 1953