Decter v. Stevenson Properties, Inc.

By this proceeding for declaratory relief, William and Gerald A. Decter seek an adjudication of the rights of the parties under a written lease. The appeal of C. H. and M. L. Stevenson, husband and wife, challenges the judgment in favor of the lessees upon the ground that it is based upon evidence inadmissible to vary the terms of the written instrument.

Stevenson Properties, Inc., leased certain real property to William B. Decter, doing business as Decter Mannikin Company, for a term of five years, commencing September 1, 1946. One week thereafter, the parties executed a supplemental…