The trial court erred in assessing treble damages against landlords for forcible detainer of the tenant (Real Property Actions and Proceedings Law, § 853). Landlords procured a judgment of possession for nonpayment of rent, and tenant's eviction was effected by a City Marshal and his representatives, acting under the mandate of a warrant of eviction. While there is no question but that the landlords...
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