Tobin v. Union News Co.
Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York
1Per curiam
In this action by the lessor for damages arising out of nonperformance by the lessee of a covenant in a restau*244rant lease providing for the conversion of a portion of the second floor of the demised premises from living quarters to banquet and restaurant facilities, the issues involve the interpretation of the provision, the scope of the parol evidence rule and proof of damages. Because of misconstruction of the convenant, misapplication of the parol evidence rule, and overemphasis on the need for exactitude in damages there must be a new trial..
The plaintiff lessor appeals from a judgment…
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