Boland v. Shell Oil Co.

HULEN, District Judge.

John J. Boland, now deceased, in May 1945 executed an agreement with defendant leasing to defendant a tract of ground improved for gasoline filling station business, located at the intersection of U. S. Highways 61 and 40, in Wentzville, Missouri. The lease was for a period of 10 years from the first of July, 1945. Plaintiff is the widow of John J. Boland and sues, individually as sole heir under the will and as executrix to cancel the lease.

The complaint alleges John J. Boland first leased the premises to defendant in April, 1940 for a period ending the 30th day of…