Lipschultz v. Robertson

Plaintiffs are attempting to recover rent for April and May 1949, under a lease from plaintiffs to defendants for a term expiring October 31, 1951, unless sooner terminated by the purchaser in the event of a sale of the premises. Defend - ants surrendered possession April 30, 1949. The trial court credited the balance of $312.50, on deposit under the lease, in full payment of the April rent. The court held that the lease was terminated by the City of Chicago, purchaser of the property, and the defendants, and denied plaintiff’s claim to the May rent. The right of the parties must be…