R. F. Robinson Co. v. Drew

The defendant Drew appears to own the property, partly at least, as a trustee under a will. No question is made, however, of his authority to sell and convey, and it is taken for granted that his fiduciary ownership has no bearing on the plaintiff’s rights. Also, the clause in the lease around which the controversy centers expresses no time for the exercise of such option as it gives. The lease is for a term during which the exercise of the option is sought, and it appears to be conceded that such exercise is impliedly limited in time to the term of the lease.

While the defence to the…