Klein v. Federbush

This action was brought for damages for $3,000 ‘ ‘ for the wilful, malicious and unlawful eviction of the plaintiff by the defendant from apartment 5-B at premises 1681 Vyse Avenue, Bronx, N. Y.”, in that, “ the defendant through his agent, servant and employee changed the lock thereby preventing the plaintiff from entering his apartment ’ ’ and plaintiff claims such alleged eviction occurred on or about October 14, 1955. On October 31, 1955 the landlord commenced summary proceedings for nonpayment of the October rent but no final order was entered in said proceeding. The rent was paid into…