Ely v. Randall

The only question in this case is whether the lessee in the lease hereinafter referred to took for a longer term than five years. The lease is dated April 23,1890, and by it Ely the plaintiff, leases to Randall, the defendant, certain described premises. The lease then proceeds:

“To hold for the term of five years, with the privilege of holding it longer. A consideration for holding possession of said described premises is that said lessee, A. J. Randall, does covenant to keep a post office and a store of merchandise; and if, at any time, the said lessee shall cease to keep a post office and a…