John Polhemus Printing Co. v. Hallenbeck
Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York
Appeal from trial term, New York county. Action by the John Polhemus Printing Company against Harry C„ Hallenbeck. From a judgment entered on a verdict, and an order denying a new trial, plaintiff appeals. Modified and affirmed.
1Opinion of the CourtPatterson, J.
This action was upon a bond for the breach of a condition to procure for the plaintiff a renewal of a lease of certain premises in the city of New York at a yearly rent of §7,200. The premises belonged to the Roosevelt estate, and Wynkoop & Hallenbeck were lessees thereof. The plaintiff was a sublessee, holding under Wynkoop & Hallenbeck for a term of three years, with a privilege of renewal for five years more at the same rent, of §7,200, when a new lease should be given to Wynkoop & Hallenbeck by the owners of the building. The defenses are, in substance: First, that the plaintiff relieved…
2Cases cited2 opinions
- Beers v. . ShannonNew York Court of Appeals · 1878
- John Polhemus Printing Co. v. WynkoopAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1898