Los Angeles Land & Water Co. v. Consumers Rock & Gravel Co.

THE COURT.

This action for declaratory relief was instituted by plaintiff, as lessor of certain properties situate in Los Angeles County, against the present lessee, to secure the construction of one clause in the written lease entered into between the plaintiff and defendant’s predecessor in interest. The clause in question reads as follows:

“FOURTH—Lessee to Pay Taxes on Improvements: As a further part of the rental, and in addition to the royalties hereinbefore mentioned, the lessee shall pay all taxes of any city, county or state, or any subdivision, which may be lawfully levied or become a…