Grant v. Collins

Opinion of the Court by

Chief Justice Hobson

Reversing.

Hilton Collins on December 14, 1910, leased a portion of an apartment building in Louisville to John Peter Grant “for a term extending to September 1,1911, with privilege to renew for a year from September 1, 1911, upon the same terms as herein agreed' upon.” The lease also contained this clause:

“Should the lessee continue to occupy the premises after the expiration of said term, or after a forfeiture incurred whether with or against the consent of the lessor, such tenancy may be terminated at any time at the option of the lessor.”

Grant…