Masset v. Ruh

Kelby, J.:

The action was brought to compel the defendant to specifically perform an option to buy the premises described in the complaint, given by the defendant to the plaintiff; this option it was alleged was renewed by reason of the renewal of a former lease existing between the parties.

On the 9th day of August, 1916, Louis Ruh and Clara Ruh, his wife, of 291 Ridgewood avenue, as landlords, let the premises 295 Ridgewood avenue, Brooklyn, to the plaintiff, George Masset. The term was for three years, commencing August 15, 1916, at the yearly rent or sum of $540, payable $45 on the first…