Ogden v. Hamer

The proceeding instituted by the landlords, if successful, would result in a forfeiture of the demised twenty-one year term, and would also operate as a forfeiture of tenant’s building to the landlords.

The evidence adduced at the trial established that there was substantial compliance by the tenant in performing the work necessary for the removal of all violations filed against the tenant’s property. Under the provisions of the lease, the tenant had the right to remedy the alleged default by removing violations within the time fixed for the termination of the lease. Where, as here, the…