Bernstein v. Shifman

July 16, 1941, plaintiff Bernstein as-lessor, and defendant Shifman as lessee, executed a written lease of certain business and living-apartment premises located on Hastings street in Detroit.. The term of the lease was 15 years, ending July 31,. 1956. It is agreed that the respective undertakings of the parties were duly performed save only as; brought to issue in the case before us. The controversy turns upon construction and effect of the following covenant appearing in the lease:

“5. Tenant, as a further consideration for this-lease, agrees to make improvements on said premises-to cost not…