R. J. Gunning Co. v. Cusack

Opinion of the Court,

Gary, P. J.

Both parties to this appeal are in the business of painting all kinds of signs on all kinds of spaces, etc.

One Carl Schilling had a building, the west wall of which had on it a “ space.” He signed this paper;

“ The It. J. Gunning Company, }

Advertising Sign Contractors, j Wall Contract.

Chicago, Aug. 30, 1890.

In consideration of fifteen dollars, I hereby give to the R. J. Gunning Company, the exclusive right to the west wall of building located So. East corner Franklin and Washington (upper panel), for advertising purposes, for a period of three years.

Gael…