Katz v. Williams

In this proceeding for declaratory relief brought by tenants against landlords for a determination of questions concerning the meaning and effect of certain provisions in a lease and contract of sale, and a declaration of the rights of the parties thereunder, the principal question is whether the chancellor erred in ruling that the tenants had a right to make certain alterations and repairs to the leased premises despite the refusal of the landlords to grant permission therefor. An additional question concerns the power and authority of the chancellor to require the landlords to consent to…