Gibson v. Leonard

James Leonard, appellee, was owner of the building on West Lake street, in the city of Chicago, which was numbered 47 and 49. It was constructed of brick, was four stories and a basement high, and was occupied by various tenants for business purposes. The main floor and basement were leased to one Sues, who carried on therein a wholesale liquor business. The lease to said Sues was dated May 1, 1888, and at the time of the fire herein mentioned the premises, and the hoist or elevator thereon, were in substantially the same condition that they were in at the date of the demise. Said elevator…