Legal Opinion
Capital Linoleum Co. v. Savage
District of Columbia Court of Appeals
Decided October 23, 1952No. 1262PublishedCited by 2 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
CAYTON, Chief Judge.
Under- a written lease Capital Lineoleum Company became the tenant of Alice Frank for five years commencing April 15, 1948. On April 15, 1950 the lessee vacated and paid no further rent. This suit was brought by Savage, lessor’s agent, for $1200, covering four months’ rent from April 15, 1950 to August 15, 1950. Plaintiff was awarded judgment and defendant appeals.
The first contention is that since Savage was not a party to the lease he was not “the real party in interest” under Municipal Court Rule 17(a), and hence had no right to bring the suit. Savage contends that he…
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