Bogan v. Postlewait

Each plaintiff brought an action joining as defendants, Postlewait, the lessee, and Johnson, the lessor, for labor and materials supplied in the replacement of parts of a central air-conditioning unit in the leased premises. The actions were consolidated in the trial court and judgments were entered against Johnson, the lessor. He appeals.

No issues are raised concerning the necessity of the placement and labor, its quality or its cost. The theory of the lessor is that under the lease the lessee was liable for such expense, and that it was error to enter judgment against lessor.

The premises…