Rose v. Chandler

Clarke, Justice.

Plaintiffs (lessees and appellants here) seek specific performance of an option to purchase land contained within a lease. The lease agreement provided that plaintiffs should have the option to purchase the land for $18,000 at any time during the lease. The lease agreement provided that the lease would remain in effect as long as the lessee paid to the lessor $727.50 per year. It was specifically provided that the lease would be binding upon the heirs and assigns and legal representatives of the parties. The agreement in question was the subject of litigation ultimately…