Sanford v. Sallan

May 13, 1926, plaintiff leased certain premises in the city of Muskegon to defendant for tlie term of 11 years at a stated monthly rental. The lease provided:

“That no assignment, transfer, or subleasing shall relieve the tenant from his obligation of the payment of the rentals as herein contained.”

In April, 1928, defendant assigned the lease to the Busch-Sallan Jewelry Company, and that company paid the rent for a time. In 1932 plaintiff brought this suit to recover from defendant rent due under the lease. Defendant averred verbal permission to assign the lease, estoppel by receipt of rent…