Hooker v. Banner

Citations

• 76 Cal. 116
• 18 P. 136
• 1888 Cal. LEXIS 834

Syllabus

<p>Lessor and Lessee—Successive Leases—Covenant by Lessee to Restore Alterations. —A lessee of a building during the term made certain alterations in the building, with the consent of the lessor. Prior to the- expiration of the term, the parties entered into a new lease, to take effect upon the expiration of the former. This lease contained a provision to the effect that any alterations or changes made in the property by the lessees should be replaced, and the property left in its original condition. At the expiration of the second lease, the parties entered into a third, which contained a similar provision. Held, that upon the expiration of the third lease, the lessee was obliged to restore the premises to the original condition in which they were while holding under-the first lease.</p>