Moreno v. Blinn

This is an action for specific performance. On October 15,1938, Blinn leased 30 acres of farm land to the plaintiff for a term of six years, expiring October 15, 1944. The lease contained a clause giving Blinn “permission to sell said property, but giving tenant first right to purchase.” The tenant was also given the right to remove, at the expiration of the lease, any improvements placed thereon by him. The lease was recorded, and the plaintiff went into possession. In developing a dairy, he placed improvements worth $3,500 on the property.

In February, 1943, Blinn sold seven of the 30 acres…