Seasongood v. Smith

This is a summary proceeding to recover possession of real property. The proceeding was originally brought against the tenant James Cassidy and upon his death during the *840pendency of the proceeding his administratrix was substituted. The parties entered into a written lease for a term of ten years and two months beginning August 1, 1916, whereby the landlords leased to the tenant the store floor and basement at the southwest corner of Forty-eighth street and Third avenue in the borough of Manhattan.

The lease recites that the purpose for which the premises are demised is the conducting of a…