Finley v. Mattson

This is an action for rent and other payments allegedly due under a lease of real estate. At the close of the evidence the defendant requested a ruling that the plaintiff had not sustained his "burden of proof in identifying the defendant” as the lessee under said lease. The requested ruling was denied and a finding was made for the plaintiff. The denial of the requested ruling was error.

*113The plaintiff’s complaint sets forth in four numbered paragraphs allegations (1) that by a lease dated March 24, 1974, the defendant1 leased space in certain specified property of the plaintiff, and (2) that…