Legal Opinion

Clifton v. Mackauf

New York Supreme Court

Decided October 15, 1914Published

Action for rent by John Clifton against Rose H. Mackauf. Decision for plaintiff.

1Opinion of the CourtArnold, J.

This action was brought to recover rent due. The defendant counterclaimed for damages she sustained in consequence of water which came upon the floor of the demised premises from the area way in the rear, and she alleges that because of the relations existing between the plaintiff and herself, to wit, landlord and tenant, the plaintiff as such landlord is responsible for the damages she suffered.

The plaintiff established his cause of action to my satisfaction and is entitled to recover for five months’ rent at $21 per month for the store, $105, and $10 per month for five months’ rent of…

2Cases cited8 opinions

  1. Trustees of the Village of Canandaigua v. FosterNew York Court of Appeals · 1898
  2. Jaffe v. . HarteauNew York Court of Appeals · 1874
  3. Witty v. . MatthewsNew York Court of Appeals · 1873
  4. Peil v. . ReinhartNew York Court of Appeals · 1891
  5. Clancy v. . ByrneNew York Court of Appeals · 1874

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