Sherill v. Harlan Theater Co., Inc.

Opinion of the Court by

Chief Justice Rees

Affirming.

The Harlan Theater Company leased to appellant, R. W. Sherrill, a building equipped and operated as a theater, known as the New Harlan Theater, for a term of five years beginning July 1, 1933. The lessee agreed to pay a rental of $50 per month for the first six months of the term, $150 per month for the first six months of 1934, $200 per month for the remaining six months of 1934, and $250 per month for the remainder of the term. He also agreed to expend immediately the sum necessary to decorate the auditorium, install aisle lights, add…