Sequel to the Recent Closing Order The hearing was resumed at the Mixed Court on Tuesday, before Magistrate Kwan, Mr. Blackburn and Mr. Ivanoff, of the case in which Mr. C. 8. Maitland, the lessee of premises situated at No. 1 Jukong Road, claims $3,000 from the sub-lessee of the house, Mr. M. Goldman, for arrears in rent.
Mr. L. K. Kentwell appeared for the plaintiff, and Mr. P. W. Goldring was present on behalf of the defendant.
The petition stated that on December 10, 1920, the plaintiff leased the premises (known as_ the "Palermo" bar at No. 1 Jukong Road) to the defendant for one year at a rental of $1,000 per month, payable in advance; that three months rent was now due, and that the plaintiff demanded payment of $3,000, costd of the action, and damages.
In answer, the defendant alleged that he entered into an agreement with Mr. Maitland which referred to the payment of a deposit of $3,000. Owing to the closing of all places of amusement in the "Trenches" area. the defendant said he vacated the house on December 27, and the plaintiff resumed possession of the premises, Tue Prorivasre Hiojrs.
Mr. Kentwell, opening his case, asked the bench whether they took the same view of the agreement
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