Edgeman v. Thomas

Webb, Judge.

Plaintiff landlords instituted dispossessory proceedings against defendant tenant. The tenant counterclaimed for breach of duty to repair as provided for by the lease, claiming damage to her business ("ladies ready-to-wear”) caused by water leaks, moisture, mold, mildew, foul odors, etc. The jury returned a verdict for the tenant in the amount of $18,150 less $2,100 unpaid rental, for a net verdict of $16,050. The trial court granted the landlords’ motion for new trial on the ground that "the verdict of the jury is not supported by the evidence as to loss of profits claimed by…