Pelikan v. Russell

Steinle, J..

From June 30, 1945, to June 30, 1947, James A. Russell rented premises at 764 North Sixth street, Milwaukee, under written lease from Edward J. Pelikan. Russell operated a tavern upon these premises. Pelikan served notice upon Russell terminating tenancy as of June 30, 1947. Russell failed to surrender possession at the time demanded, and an unlawful-detainer action was commenced by Pelikan in the civil court of Milwaukee county for Russell’s eviction. On June 30, 1948, a writ of restitution was issued by the court, and Pelikan recovered possession of the premises. In 1949 Pelikan…