Trentacost v. Brussel

412 A.2d 436 (1980)

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Nature of the Case

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Facts

Trentacost (P) was a tenant who was attacked in her apartment building. P rented from Brussel (D) for ten years. The building in question had eight dwelling units located over street-level stores. There was no lock on the front door. There was a history of criminal activity in and around the building. P claimed that D had promised to install a lock on the front door. D denied that testimony. P got the verdict of $3,000, additur was refused, and P got a verdict of $25,000 on the second trial. The appellate division affirmed.