Diettrich v. J. J. Newberry Co.

This action in equity was brought by lessees against a corporation which, by contract with the lessors, became subrogated to the rights and liabilities of the lessors under their lease. The suit is for specific performance of a lease covenant to extend the term.

The complaint alleges that, on or about September 29, 1925, certain members of a family by the name of Seil, being then tbe owners of tbe two story building at 14 East Main street, in Walla Walla, entered into a certain written lease of the ground floor and basement witb tbe plaintiffs, for tbe five-year term ending March 1, 1931, tbe…