Stoner v. Sley System Garages

Opinion by

Mr. Justice Drew,

Plaintiff and defendant were landlord and tenant under the terms of a written lease. For rent alleged to be in arrears, amounting to $3,491.70 plaintiff filed an amicable action of ejectment, with a confession of judgment. Defendant obtained a rule to show cause why the judgment for possession and the sum of money should not be opened, and defendant let into a defense. After a full hearing the rule was discharged by the court en banc, and defendant appealed. Possession having since been secured by the landlord under the terms of the lease, that question is now moot.

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