Schorr v. Jacob Ellis Realties

Complainant is lessee of premises in the City of Burlington where it conducts a store business; it has occupied the same place since 1933, and the lease asserted in the present bill of complaint grants a five-year term which expires June 30th, 1943. Defendant owner has demanded possession of the property and has given notice to complainant to vacate. Complainant seeks protection of its rights under the lease, and asks for restraintpendente lite against interference with its possession. At the return of the order to show cause, defendant moved to strike the bill for want of equity.

The facts…