William Weisman Realty Co. v. Cohen

This is an appeal from a judgment of the municipal court in the city of Minneapolis in an unlawful detainer action brought by plaintiff against defendants on the expiration of a written lease.

In August, 1914, the Arcade Investment Company owned the premises involved and then made a lease to defendant Cohen for a term commencing September 1,1914, and ending December 31, 1922. Defendant Cohen made the other defendants herein his subtenants.

On or about April 11, 1919, certain writing was put upon the back of the lease, to-wit:

“The lessee is hereby given the option of renewing this lease for a…