King v. Lenko Realty Co.

The plaintiff herein brought suit against both the owner, Lenko Bealty Co. Inc., and the tenant in possession, Modern Trend Furniture Co., of the premises located at 241 First Avenue in New York City. She sought redress for personal injuries allegedly sustained by her while walking on the sidewalk in front of those premises by reason of a defective condition existing at the edge of the cellar doorway located on that sidewalk.

During the trial of plaintiff’s case a settlement was agreed upon by all parties whereby a judgment on consent, in the sum of $6,500 was entered in favor of the plaintiff…