Empire Shoe Service, Inc. v. Gershenson

Plaintiff Empire Shoe Service, Inc., is a Michigan corporation established for the purpose of repairing shoes. The defendants, Aaron and Bernice Gershenson and Wineman Investment Co., a Michigan corporation, are the owners of the Pontiac Mall Shopping Center located in Waterford Township, Oakland County, Michigan.

In 1962, plaintiff had leased from the defendants certain space within the Pontiac Mall for the purpose of carrying on the business of shoe repair, said lease having an expiration date of August 31, 1972. Prior to the expiration of its lease, plaintiff inquired into the possibility…