West Side Auction House Co. v. Connecticut Mutual Life Insurance

This is an action in assumpsit by appellee against appellant, begun in the superior court of Cook county, to recover rent, at $200 per month, under a lease held by appellant, as tenant of appellee, for certain premises in Chicago. Appellant on the last of October, 1895,—seven months before the expiration of the term,—sent to appellee the keys of the building, accompanied by the following letter:

‘ ‘Chicago, October 30, 1895.

‘ Psham & Prentice, City:

“Gentlemen—I return you herewith by bearer the keys (seven) of No. 209 and 211 West Madison street, Chicago, city. The premises are in such bad…