McKeefry v. O'Hara

This is a summary proceeding brought by a landlord against his tenant and an under-tenant to recover possession of premises known as No. 675 Sixth avenue, borough of Manhattan, on the ground that they hold over and continue in possession of the demised premises after the expiration of the term without the permission of the landlord. The answer of the tenant, in addition to general denials, contains a plea to the jurisdiction of the court and defenses predicated upon an alleged estoppel in pais by reason of a former adjudication.

TTpon the trial the landlord produced a written lease, *161dated…