Everett v. John Sexton & Co.

This appeal seeks to reverse a judgment for $24,-695.50 in favor of plaintiffs, Everett et al., entered by the municipal court, June 29, 1933, in a first class action tried by the court without a jury.

Plaintiffs’ statement of claim alleged, and the undisputed evidence disclosed, that they were the owners of the premises known as 16-18 South Clark street, Chicago, and entered into a valid lease of same to the Charles Weeghman Corporation (hereinafter referred to as the Weeghman Company) for a term of 20 years, commencing May 1, 1921 (later extended five years); and that the lease contained the…