Wiles v. Cohen

The facts, in so far as they are pertinent to this decision, are, briefly stated, as follows-: The defendant agreed to lease certain premises from the plaintiff for a period of one year, with the privilege of renewal for two more. The defendant thereafter moved into the premises and opened a grocery store. At some time during the period of his occupancy, the plaintiff drew up and executed a lease embodying the terms of the agreement, and presented it to the defendant for his signature. The defendant appears never to have signed or returned the lease, and the plaintiff testifies that the…