Bernstein v. Seglin

This is an action for the recovery of rental on a lease. The trial court sustained a motion for a directed verdict and entered judgment for the plaintiff. The defendant has appealed.

The plaintiff, Helen Bernstein, as lessor, and the defendant, Nathan Seglin, as lessee, entered into a written lease of a business building in Omaha, Nebraska, in June 1961. The lease was for a term of 7 years commencing July 1, 1961, and terminating June 30, 1968. The lease provided for a basic rental of $200' per month plus 2 percent of gross sales exceeding $144,000 per year. No percentage rental was ever due…