American Enterprise, Inc. v. Van Winkle

American Enterprise, Inc., brought an action in declaratory relief to determine its'rights, and also those of Walter S. Van Winkle, under a lease. By certain provisions of the lease, in the event the property was taken for public use by a proceeding in eminent domain, the lessor might terminate the tenancy and take possession of the premises. Under such circumstances, the lessor was given the right to purchase for $10 certain fixtures and equipment. The judgment declares that the lease has been terminated *214but that Van Winkle, the lessee, is the owner of and entitled to possession of the…