Case Name: COLEMAN v. PEOPLE'S-PITTSBURGH TRUST CO.
Court: United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit
Jurisdiction: United States
Decision Date: 1932-08-25
Citations: 61 F.2d 128
Docket Number: No. 4858
Parties: COLEMAN v. PEOPLE’S-PITTSBURGH TRUST CO.
Judges: 
Reporter: Federal Reporter 2d Series
Volume: 61
Pages: 128–128

Head Matter:
COLEMAN v. PEOPLE’S-PITTSBURGH TRUST CO.
No. 4858.
Circuit Court of Appeals, Third Circuit.
Aug. 25, 1932.
A. E. Kountz, C. A. Fry, and Kountz & Fry, all of Pittsburgh, Pa., for appellant.
James M. Graham and Patterson, Crawford, Arensberg & Dunn, all of Pittsburgh, Pa., for appellee.
Before BUFFINGTON, WOOLLEY, and DAYIS, Circuit Judges.

Opinion:
BUFFINGTON, Circuit Judge.
In this case the premises were rented as a garage and the substantial part of the tools, lathes, etc., were attached to the realty and were fixtures. These fixtures enhanced the value of the premises for such use. Indeed, tools of this character were necessary and indispensable in the work of a garage. The fact that some hand tools accompanied the lease is a mere minor incident. Under the Pennsylvania authorities, Mickle v. Miles, 31 Pa. 20, and VettePs Appeal, 99 Pa. 52, it is quite clear that the landlord could distrain for rent. The other questions involved have had due consideration. Finding no error in the court's action, the decree below is affirmed.