United States v. Chesebrough Mfg. Co.

THACHER, District Judge.

Chesebrough Manufacturing Company .owns the premises No. Ill Washington street. Prior to any of the matters complained of, the street floor and basement of these premises were leased for a term of years expiring May 1, 1927, to the defendant Brumack, who in turn sublet the basement to the defendant Zeona, the latter being in possession thereof when the violations of the Prohibition Act of which the government complains occurred. The owner has appeared and answered. The tenant has appeared, but has not answered, and the subtenant, although served with process, has not…