Robertson v. Liggett Drug Co. Inc.

There were no special demurrers interposed to this petition. The only question presented for determination by this court, therefore, is whether the petition set forth, as against a general demurrer, a cause of action against the defendant tenant, Liggett Drug Co. Inc. It is true that “the landlord, having fully parted with possession and right of possession, is not responsible to third persons for damages resulting from the negligence or illegal use of the premises by the tenant,” and that, however, the landlord “is responsible to others for damages arising from defective construction or for…