Engles v. Morgenstern

This action was brought in justice court for the rent of certain premises which had been used for a lumber yard. The defendant answered, admitting the allegations of the bill of particulars, but as a counterclaim set forth, in substance : That at the time of renting the premises he purchased from the plaintiff the business and stock of lumber in the yard; that the lease was for a term of five years, with an option for an additional five years, and that at the time of making the1 lease the defendant entered into the following agreement: “I, Henry Morgenstern, of Auburn, Nebraska, for and in…