Tatewosian v. McLellan

This is an action of trespass and ejectment which was tried in the superior court and resulted in a directed verdict for the defendants. The case is here on plaintiffs’ bill of exceptions containing an exception to' that ruling and another to the denial of their motion for a directed verdict.

The facts are undisputed.' On November 18, 1947 plaintiffs leased the first-floor tenement at 181 Dudley street in the city of Providence to the defendants for four years at an annual rent of $780 payable in monthly installments of $65. Plaintiffs presented the lease to the federal area, rent director in…