H. P. Hood & Sons v. Perry

The defendant leased in January, 1915, to the H. P. Hood and Sons, a corporation organized under the laws of Maine, real estate in Boston, for the term of eleven years and eleven months from February 1, 1915. The lease contained a covenant that the lessee was not to assign or underlet, in whole or in part, without the written consent of the lessor; and was made on condition “ that if the Lessee fail or neglect to observe and perform any of the covenants herein contained, ■. . . the Lessor may . . . terminate this lease, enter upon the said premises,” and expel the lessee. H. P. Hood and Sons…