Post v. Moran

This is an action of ejectment, brought to recover the possession of premises in this city, for the violation of a covenant in the lease against under-letting. The defendant’s answer, among other averments, contained an equitable counter-claim praying reformation of the lease in regard to this covenant. The latter issue was tried at an equity term of the court, and resulted in its dismissal. The subsequent trial of the remaining issues was had before a jury, who rendered a verdict for the plaintiff. The two trials culminated in a judgment not contained in this record. The defendant thereafter…