Gilbert v. Mehrtens

The complaint is for ejectment. In addition to a demand that possession of the premises be restored to the plaintiff, the damage is sought in the sum of $1,000 for the withholding of possession of the premises after demand. The case is on the calendar in Ulster county, and the defendants move at the Trial Term for permission to serve an amended answer and for an order directing that Henry Rose, the plaintiff’s grantor, be made a party defendant in the action pursuant to the provisions of subdivision 2 of section 193 of the Civil Practice Act. To succeed in this motion it becomes incumbent…