Hull v. Gafill Oil Co.

On July 15, 1922, defendant Gafill Oil Company, as lessee, entered into a written lease with A.S. Lindenfeld and wife, lessors, for property in Benton Harbor adjoining the right of way of the C. C. C. St. Louis Railway. The lease was for a term of five years, with the option of three successive renewals of five years each at increased rentals. Defendant planned the erection of a bulkhead reservoir and oil filling station on the premises. Shortly after the execution of the lease, it was discovered that the premises were not large enough to accommodate the needs of defendant unless it also…