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Hamann v. Claxton

Supreme Court, Appellate Term, First Department
Jan 3, 1952
110 N.Y.S.2d 138 (N.Y. App. Term 1952)

Opinion

January 3, 1952.

Thomas C. Murray, New York City, for appellant.

Henry Parker, New York City, for respondent.

Before HAMMER, HOFSTADTER and EDER, JJ.


In the light of the uncontradicted averments of the moving affidavit, on the motion to vacate the final order, showing delivery to the landlord prior to the proceeding of the tenant's check for $170 to pay the rent due, which check was retained by the landlord, the petitioner must be deemed to have accepted the check as payment of the rent demanded. See Walker v. Ribotsky, 275 App.Div. 112, 88 N.Y.S.2d 207.

Order reversed, with $10 costs, motion granted, and final order vacated.

All concur.


Summaries of

Hamann v. Claxton

Supreme Court, Appellate Term, First Department
Jan 3, 1952
110 N.Y.S.2d 138 (N.Y. App. Term 1952)
Case details for

Hamann v. Claxton

Case Details

Full title:HAMANN v. CLAXTON

Court:Supreme Court, Appellate Term, First Department

Date published: Jan 3, 1952

Citations

110 N.Y.S.2d 138 (N.Y. App. Term 1952)

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