Legal Opinion
Grafton v. Brigham
New York Supreme Court
Decided June 30, 1893PublishedCited by 7 opinions
Appeal from circuit court, New York county. Action by Elizabeth Grafton against William T. Brigham and others for rent. From a judgment entered on a verdict directed in favor of defendants, plaintiff appeals.
1Opinion of the CourtBarrett, J.
This action was for rent, against the assignees of the original tenant The complaint sets out the lease, and the assignment thereof to the defendants "subject to the covenant® therein contained.” It is then averred as follows:
“That thereupon and thereunder the defendants entered Into occupation and possession of the premises under the terms and conditions of said agreement, and did attorn to pay rent, under and as provided by said agreement, for the premises aforesaid, to this plaintiff, as their landlord.”
The defendants admitted the facts thus averred, and their sole defense was that before…
2Cases cited8 opinions
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- Sims v. HumphreyNew York Supreme Court · 1847
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3Cited by7 opinions
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