Whyhopen v. Via

HOBSON, Acting Chief Judge.

This appeal deals with a lease provision giving tenants the right of first refusal to purchase the leased premises. Appellants/tenants leased certain property from appellee/landlord. Under the terms of the lease, tenants were entitled to a right of first refusal in the event landlord decided to sell the premises. Landlord entered into a contract for sale of the leased premises and other parcels of contiguous property with a third party. Pursuant to the lease agreement, landlord delivered the contract to tenants. Within the prescribed time limit, tenants delivered to…