Ablett v. Clauson

Ernest L. Clauson and his wife, who are the owners and lessors of certain real property, have appealed from a judgment which declares their rights under a lease. The appeal is also from a judgment in an action for unlawful detainer brought by them against Cyril and Kathleen Ablett, who claim as assignees of the interests of the original lessees. The principal question concerns the Abletts’ right, if any, to a renewal of the lease.

Much .of the evidence is sharply conflicting, but the following facts appear without substantial dispute:

The Clausons by a written agreement leased a building used…