Murin v. Dluzak

On June 25, 1971, Eleanor Murin, the plaintiff, entered into a written agreement with Leonard Dluzak to lease certain real estate in Calumet City from him for a period beginning July 1, 1971, and ending June 30, 1974. A rider to the lease extended to Eleanor Murin an option to purchase the real estate for the sum of $28,000. Leonard Dluzak was a joint owner of the real estate with his wife, the defendant Dluzak. Mary Dluzak did not sign the lease.

On June 28, 1974, Eleanor Murin gave notice to Leonard and Mary Dluzak that she was electing to exercise the option to purchase the premises for…