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J Lyons and Co Ltd v Knowles

Subject Matter

LANDLORD AND TENANT — Lease — Assignment — Covenants by successive assignees directly with lessor to pay rent for residue of term — Failure of assignee in possession to pay rent — Liability of previous assignee for arrears.

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