Alexis Krukoff, proprietor of the! Eastern Advertising Agency, said that the agency. was started in: October, 1920. He recalled negotiations with Mr. Hammond over the! renting of the premises. Defendant had never once said anything about not using the premises as a residence.
Mr. Goldring—Were there two baths on the premises?
Witness—I do not know.
Mr. Goldring—Were any baths removed from the premises?_ Witness—Yes, one. It was a hindrance to work.
Further examined by his counsel, witness said that originally no suggestion was ever made that plaintifis should pay more.
On the resumption in the afternoon, E. Kobza, an artist employed by plaintiff concern, gave corroborative evidence with reference to the visit paid to Mr. Hammond when the electric current was cut' off in the flat. Defendant said to them, "Geti out of here. You are all Bolsheviks."
Plaintiff, Mr. Krugoff, was recalled for cross-examination. Questioned by Mr. Wing.as to the ownership of the furniture. which defendant was alleged to have stopped being removed from 6 Foochow Road, witness affirmed that it belonged to.the Eastern Advertising Agency.
Counsel—I put it to you that it was obtained on hire. Mr, Hammond signed a guarantee in respect of this furniture that you would not remove it.
Witness—Mr. Hammond did not sign any guarantee. The furniture was paid fcr.
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