J.G.M.C.J. Corp. v. Sears, Roebuck & Co.

STAHL, Senior Circuit Judge.

Plaintiff-Appellant J.G.M.C.J. Corporation (“J.G.M.C.J.”) purchased commercial property that was subject to a lease entered into by the original owner of the property and Defendant-Appellee Sears, Roebuck & Co. (“Sears”). Sears eventually assigned its interest in the lease to HomeLife Corporation (“HomeLife”). Before the lease term ended, HomeLife exercised two extension options contained in the lease. HomeLife subsequently filed for bankruptcy protection, and J.G.M.C.J. now seeks declaratory judgment that Sears is obligated to pay rent pursuant to the extension of…