Electric Appliance Co. v. Ellis

BUFFINGTON, Circuit Judge.

The case concerns a claim for reñí for an entire term, which by the lease became due in advance by reason of bankruptcy. Instead of standing on his rights, the landlord, after the bankruptcy, took possession of; the premises under the following circumstances:

Following bankruptcy, the trustee notified the landlord he elected not to continue in possession, and tendered possession. The landlord thereupon wrote the trustee that he “will accept the surrender of the premises upon the express condition that he will care for the building and rent it, if possible, for the…