Eichorn v. Peterson

This was an action in forcible detainer bv appellant against appellees, to recover possession of a brick building, cellar and yard on lot 1 B 5, in the original plat of the city of Peoria. The original lease was by appellant to James Gillig, and ran from 7th of August, 1879, to 1st of August, 1884, at a rental of $40 per month, with a covenant against assignment, and with a provision that Gillig “should have the privilege to a further lease of five years after the expiration of this term.” Gillig assigned the lease to Gipp & Co., and the latter to appellee, with the assent of the appellant to…