Snyder v. Bernstein Bros.

The question for decision may be stated in this wise: Is a proviso in a lease, giving the lessor the right iorieit upon a breach of a covenant against assignability, valid and enforciblef The writ-ten iease jn controversy contains the following stipulations:

“And the said lessee further agrees that he will use said premises in a careful manner as a warehouse only, that he will not assign this lease, or sublet the said premises, or any part thereof, without the written consent of the lessor indorsed hereon.

“And it is expressly agreed. between the parties hereto that, if default shall be made in…