Raffensperger v. Van Kooy

Defendant contends, first, that the option granting plaintiff the right to purchase the property does not extend to the four-year period ending on March 12, 1952. She contends that the provision of the lease granting tenancy during the first period commencing March 12, 1945, is an unconditional term; that the grant for additional four years commencing March 12, 1948, is a conditional term; and that therefore the option to purchase does not extend during the second term. Her contention is without merit. The plaintiff held during both terms under the original lease and the holding during the…