Petz v. Voigt Brewery Co.

Plaintiff is the owner of the premises in question. Edward W. Voigt had been in the brewing business in Detroit for many years, when, in 1889, he organized the defendant corporation. In September,' 1882, plaintiff leased the premises in question to Mr. Voigt personally, for the term of five years, “to be occupied for a *419restaurant, and dwelling.” The lessee covenanted that, during that term, he would “keepthe said premises, and every part thereof, in as good- repair, and, at the expiration of the term, yield and deliver up the same in like condition, as when taken, reasonable use and wear…