Gansner v. Franks

The plaintiffs sue the defendant upon a lease executed to' him by Catherine Gansner, before her marriage with her co-plaintiff, and while she was the widow of one Christopher Frank. After the defendant went into the possession of the premises leased to him, he became guardian of four children of said Christopher Frank by a former marriage. The defendant contends that a portion 'of the rent which he covenanted to pay, of right belongs to said children, and that being their guardian, he has a right to retain the same for their use and benefit. The court allowed the defendant the amount claimed…