Shaker Building Co. v. Federal Lime & Stone Co.

Defendant, Federal Lime & Stone Company, took occupancy of office space in a building owned by plaintiff under a written lease whose term was to run from September 1, 1966 to August 31, 1969. Defendant had previously occupied the same offices under a prior lease for a period of five years.

On or about the month of April of 1967, defendant requested additional space in the building necessitated by a large increase in its business activity. Plaintiff was unable *247to accommodate defendant whereupon defendant informed plaintiff that it might become necessary to find quarters elsewhere and suggested…