Lewis v. Rau

Respondent has recovered a substantial verdict for damages for personal injuries alleged to have been sustained by him as a result of the appellant’s negligence.

Appellant was the owner of premises 130 West Sixty-fourth street, borough of Manhattan, New York city, which was leased to defendant Cassidy, who conducted a rooming house therein.

Respondent’s contention was that at the time appellant leased the premises to Cassidy the sash cord in a window in one of the *58rooms was broken and the window was supported by a prop. This room Cassidy leased to one Cartwright, whom respondent was visiting at…