Shear v. Healy

On June 14, 1916, defendant’s intestate made a written agreement with plaintiff’s predecessors in title whereby he leased the premises known as the Crown Hotel in the city of Schenectady for a term of ten years from the 1st day of July, 1916. Defendant’s intestate died April 11, 1918, and letters of administration were issued to defendant November 14, 1918. On January 14, 1922, plaintiff became and still continues the sole owner of the demised premises. The lease contained the following clause:

“It is further agreed, that in the event that the Federal or State Legislature, or the municipal…