Bouck v. Ross Leasing Corp.

OPINION OF THE COURT

Andrew S. Fusco, J.

In July 1985 the plaintiff leased a 1985 Toyota Camry and a 1985 Buick Century from the defendant for a term of 48 months. The plaintiff made timely lease payments during the term.

Pertinent terms of the lease agreements provided that the plaintiff would not drive either car in excess of 70,000 miles, *1068that the plaintiff would deposit with the defendant $275 on the Toyota and $235 on the Buick as security deposits for damages to the vehicles, and that "at the end of the lease I’ll return the vehicle to you in good condition” (emphasis added).

In 1989 at the…