Stanmeyer v. Davis
Illinois Appellate Court
53 N.E.2d 22 (1944)
Relevant factsFree
Stanmeyer (plaintiff) orally leased property to Davis (defendant) for $500 per month 'for the duration of the war and until automobiles are again produced' or until Davis received 25 automobiles in one month, without specifying which war or any ascertainable end date; Stanmeyer later gave notice terminating the lease, and when Davis refused to vacate, Stanmeyer sued for possession.
IssueFree
Whether a lease whose duration is defined by reference to a specific event, but without a specific date for that event, constitutes a tenancy at will.