McFadden v. Lewis

Mr. Presiding Justice Wolfe

delivered the opinion of the court.

Appellants’ assignors, Joseph Joyce and Mary E. Joyce, entered into a written lease with the appellees for the premises known as the Shercomb Hotel in the City of Chicago. Said lease was for a term of 10 years, which ran from May 1, 1916 to the 30th day of April, 1926, with an option to the lessees to extend the term for an additional 10 years, at an increased rental. The lessees entered into possession under the lease and held and possessed the premises continuously from May 1, 1916 to January 31, 1933, at which time the premises…