Legal Opinion

Demas v. Laskey

Supreme Court of Pennsylvania

Decided March 24, 1948No. Appeal, 32PublishedCited by 7 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

Per Curiam,

This was a suit by a tenant against his landlord for constructive eviction. The property was a theater in Brownsville, Pennsylvania, and the term was three years from December 1, 1928, to December 1, 1931. The lease provided, “Mr. Demás to pay to Mrs. Laskey rent for the building at the rate of five hundred ($500) dollars per month payable monthly in advance on the first day of each month; also pay all taxes and water rents assessed against the premises and the cost of insurance on the property during the three year period. During the three year period Mr. Demás shall have the…

2Cases cited3 opinions

  1. McDanel v. Mack Realty Co.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1934
  2. Jackson v. FarrellSuperior Court of Pennsylvania · 1897
  3. Sankey v. Martin and FrisbieSuperior Court of Pennsylvania · 1928

3Cited by7 opinions

  1. Solomon v. Neisner Bros.District Court, M.D. Pennsylvania · 1950
  2. Supermarkets Operating Co. v. Arkwright Mutual InsuranceDistrict Court, E.D. Pennsylvania · 1966
  3. J. & R. REALTY, INC. v. United StatesDistrict Court, E.D. Pennsylvania · 1976
  4. Osso v. RohannaSuperior Court of Pennsylvania · 1958
  5. Albert M. Greenfield & Co., Inc. v. KoleaSupreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1977

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