B. F. Myers Tailoring Co. v. Keeley

The plaintiff is the assignee of Benjamin' F. Myers and Charles H. Wengler, the original parties to the contract hereinafter' set ont and the right of action arising thereon, and brings this action to recover from the defendant damages caused by its breach. The suit is founded on a contract evidenced by the following memorandum:

“St. Louis, Mo., December 8th, 1888.

“B. P. Myers and C. H. Wengler have paid to Keeley and Co. $100.00 for one month’s rent of store 615 Pine, and Rooms No. 15 and 16 on 3rd floor of 613 and 615 Pine, and we are to give them a five year lease for same commencing Jan.…