Westerman v. Gilmore

PRESIDING JUSTICE CARROLL

delivered the opinion of the court.

Under date of May 11,1954, plaintiffs leased certain premises to the defendants for a term of five years with an option of an estension for an additional five years at a rent of $225 per month payable in advance.

On September 13, 1956, plaintiffs served a notice upon the defendants. This notice, omitting the description of the premises and the signatures of the lessors, is as follows:

“TO: VIRGIL L. GILMORE, PAUL E. GILMORE, PARTNERS, D/B/A GILMORE FORD SALES, WHITE HALL, ILLINOIS.

The undersigned landlords hereby notify you and each of…