Capitol Amusement Co. v. Washington & New Jersey Realty Co.

Suit by appellee as landlord against appellants for possession of real estate and for damages for holding over. Appellant Capitol Amusement Company was appellee’s tenant under a written lease, and appellant Woodsmall had, in writing, guaranteed that lessee would carry out the terms of the lease. Complaint was in the usual form. Demand was for possession of the real estate and $2,000 damages. To the complaint, the defendants filed separate demurrers, identical in form, challenging the jurisdiction of the court over the subject-matter of the suit. Demurrers were overruled, and appellants…