Spaulding v. Yovino-Young

This is an action for specific performance of an option to purchase agreement contained in a written lease of certain real property. The trial court found that the option was not exercised within the time of its life and accordingly rendered judgment for defendants. Prom that judgment and an order denying a motion for a new trial, plaintiffs appeal.

The construction to be placed upon the several clauses of the lease definitive of the rights of the parties thereto is the sole issue in controversy. Plaintiffs contend that the “holdover” provision, allowing their month-to-month tenancy of the…