McCullagh v. Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co.

This is an action for damages for failure of a tenant to surrender premises to the landlord on the termination of the lease. The record supports the following facts: On December 15,1943, plaintiff, Don McCullagh, leased the premises at 1110 East Michigan avenue in the city of Lansing from Belle R. Carr for a term of 5 years. The lease was renewed for a further 5-year term expiring December 15, 1953. On September 6, 1945, the parties entered into an agreement permitting plaintiff to make certain alterations in the building. Subsequently, plaintiff desired to move to Detroit and leased the…