Martin v. Siegley

This is an action by respondent to recover the possession of $5,000 in liberty bonds held by appellant under the provisions of a lease agreement *684between appellant and the Mitchell Motor & Service Company, Incorporated, a corporation, bankrupt.

On or about May 12, 1919, appellants leased to the bankrupt certain property in Seattle for a period of ten years from and after April 1, 1920, for a cash monthly rental of $863139. The taxes, insurance and maintenance of repairs were to be paid by the lessee. The motor company was declared bankrupt in November, 1920. Respondent remained in possession of…