Hartwig v. Iles

Weaver, J.—

The plaintiff, owning a store building in the city of Davenport, leased the same to one George A. Ellman for one year from November 15, 1902, at the agreed rental of $33 per month. The lease was in writing and provided that no extension or alteration thereof should be of any force unless reduced -to writing and signed by the parties. It also gave to the lessee “the privilege of renting said premises for the further term of two years ” upon written notice of such election not later than September 15, 1903. On the date last named, Ellman wrote the plaintiff expressing his desire or…