Cornerstone Building & Loan Ass'n v. Tallman

The plaintiff sued for rent. The lease covered a one-family dwelling at 282 Briarcliff road, Teaneck, and one-half of the garage on the adjoining premises known as 276 Briarcliff road. During the defendant’s term, the landlord leased the premises situate at 276 Briarcliff road, together with the entire garage to one Lent. Thereafter the defendant was prevented from using that part of the garage which had been previously leased to him. Defendant ceased paying rent and on his set-off was awarded the amount of money which he had expended for the rent of a garage. The fact question for the…