Dumontier v. Bailey

The action is for money had and received. The answer is a general denial, and a counterclaim for $1,000.

Though the pleadings are simple, the facts are somewhat involved.For the purpose of this opinion, however, the facts need not be stated in all their complex details.

By mesne assignments, plaintiff on or about August 10, 1927, came into possession of certain premises which defendant, by a lease in writing, had demised to one Anna Bogner for a term of nine years, commencing November 20, 1926. The premises consisted of a five-story building of forty-two rooms, which were leased to the tenant "…