Soltwisch v. Blum

This is an action of Declaratory Judgment brought by W. L. Soltwisch, the owner of 442 acres of farm land, seeking a declaration of his rights as to whether or not he effectively terminated a lease with Lee Blum, his tenant. Judgment was entered by the Circuit Court of Will County for the landlord and the tenant takes this appeal.

Plaintiff, on Dec. 8, 1970, entered into a written lease with defendant for the period March 1, 1971 to April 30, 1972. This lease called for a cash rent payment in the amount of $14,390, payable on or before January 1, 1972. On September 1, 1971 a lease for the…