Weise v. Red Owl Stores, Inc.

Frank T. Gallagher, Justice.

Defendant, Red Owl, Inc., appeals from an order of the district court denying an alternative motion for judgment n. o. v. or a new trial.

Plaintiff, Raymond Weise, purchased a one-story building in Slayton, Minnesota. It was subject to a lease held by one Robert Sacks, who operated an independent retail grocery store in the building. In June 1961, plaintiff and Sacks executed a new 5-year lease, to expire on June 30, 1966, with monthly rentals of $500. In early November 1961, two employees of defendant came to plaintiff’s home in St. Peter, Minnesota. Plaintiff…