Department of Public Works & Buildings ex rel. People v. Halls

While the pleadings and the number of parties would seem to indicate numerous complexities, only one question is presented for review and it can be simply stated: Was an option to purchase real estate properly exercised ? It reads:

“7. AND, IT IS HEEEBY FUETHEE AGREED by and between said parties, that lessee shall have the right and option to purchase said above described premises for the sum of TWENTY-FIVE THOUSAND DOLLAES ($25,000.00), at any time during the term of this lease.”

Lessee decided to purchase the premises and notified lessor as follows:

“YOU AEE HEEEBY NOTIFIED that I have elected…