Chesebrough v. Pingree

This is an action of assumpsit, brought to recover rent under a written lease dated May 1, 1886, made by plaintiff to defendants, of certain property in Detroit. The plaintiffs declaration is upon the common counts in assum/psit and the covenants of the lease. Plea, general issue and affidavit denying the execution of the lease. At the trial the court directed a verdict for plaintiff for the amount claimed. Defendants bring error.

The defendants are partners under the firm name of Pingree & Smith, manufacturers of shoes. They had occupied the premises for a number of years prior to the making…