Weiman v. Butterman

This is an action based on a written agreement under which plaintiff installed coin-operated washers and dryers in the laundry room of an apartment building. Defendant subsequently purchased the building and plaintiff’s machines, after being disconnected, were displaced by similar machines installed by another company. Plaintiff contended the original agreement was a lease, and defendant asserted the agreement was a license. In a non-jury trial, the court found for plaintiff and judgment was entered for $2,775.

On appeal defendant contends (1) that the agreement was a mere license and not…