Lu-Mi-Nus Signs Co. v. Regent Theatre Co.

On August 25, 1917, the defendant company leased its theatre building in Detroit to the Miles-Regent Company for a term expiring on August 31, 1932. Later, the London Operating Company acquired all of the stock of the Miles-Regent Company, and continued to operate the theatre under the lease. On March 21,1927, the plaintiff, an Illinois corporation, entered into certain contracts with the operating company for the erection of a large sign on the front of the theatre. The purchase price was $13,000. Title was reserved in plaintiff until the sign was fully paid for.. The work was completed…