Cottonwood Plaza Associates v. Nordale

OPINION

BIRDSALL, Judge.

The trial court denied the appellant any relief on its forcible detainer complaint against the appellee. We reverse.

The following facts are not in dispute. In June or July, 1980, the appellee rented an office in the appellant’s new development. No lease was signed. No rent was paid. The appellee was a partner in the development and they disagreed on what he owed the appellant for excess construction costs and excess capital contribution. The appellant commenced a forcible entry action against the appellee to secure possession of the leased premises. That lawsuit was…