Shapiro v. Childs Co.

* Corpus Juris-Cyc. References: Evidence, 22CJ, section 1674, p. 1257, n. 71; section 1713, p. 1282, n. 86; Novation, 46CJ, section 47, p. 603, n. 99. This is an action by lessee for a $3500 bonus claimed to be due from lessor under the terms of the lease, because of a termination thereof prior to the agreed maturity date. From a judgment in favor of plaintiff lessee, defendant lessor appeals.

Appellant Childs Company, a New York corporation (herein for convenience referred to as defendant), was holder of a long-time lease on the five-story building at 1117-1119 Walnut street, Kansas City,…