Legal Opinion
Washington Real Estate Co. v. Roger Williams Silver Co.
Supreme Court of Rhode Island
Decided December 4, 1903PublishedCited by 2 opinions
Assumpsit for rent.
1Opinion of the CourtDouglas, J.
The plaintiff sues in assumpsit for use and occupation, for the months of July and August, 1902, of a tenement, in the city of Providence, belonging to the plaintiff.
The defendant had occupied the premises for several months, paying rent therefor monthly, $60 per month, until June 30, 1902, when it vacated the premises, having given notice of its intention to do so May 29th, claiming to be a tenant from month to month. The plaintiff claims that the defendant was a tenant from year to year, the year beginning on the first day of September.
Upon this issue the jury found for the defendant, and…
2Cases cited6 opinions
- Frank v. . N.Y., L.E. W.R.R. Co.New York Court of Appeals · 1890
- Williams v. WoodardNew York Supreme Court · 1829
- Quackenboss v. ClarkeNew York Supreme Court · 1834
- Day v. GreenebaumNew York Supreme Court · 1894
- Welsh v. SchuylerNew York Court of Common Pleas · 1876
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