New York Supreme Court, 1809

Kortz v. Carpenter

Kortz v. Carpenter
New York Supreme Court · Decided November 15, 1809
5 Johns. 120

Counsel

Gold, in support of the demurrer», Hawkins, contra»

Kortz v. Carpenter

Opinion of the Court

Per Curiam.

This case cannot be distinguished fronl that of Waldron v. M'Carty. (3 Johns. Rep. 471.) The covenant for quiet enjoyment goes to the possession and not to the title. It appears to be a technical rule, that nothing amounts to a breach of this covenant, but an actual eviction, or disturbance of the possession of the covenantee. (8 Co. 89. b. Comyn's Rep. Anon. 228.) The defendant is, therefore, entitled to judgment.

Judgment for the defendant.

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