Union Oil Co. v. Hale

This is an action for specific performance. George A. Hale and Elizabeth C. Hale, a marital community, let certain premises in Whatcom county to the plaintiff for two years from September 1, 1927, by a written lease, which contained two options — one for renewal for one year, and one to purchase the premises at any time prior to August 31, 1930, which was the date of the expiration of the lease if extended under the option to renew. The agreement,- so far as material, reads as follows:

“(1) That the Lessor, for and in consideration of the payments of rent, as hereinafter set forth, and the…