Cantarella Realty, Inc. v. Restorations, Inc.

Cantarella Realty, Inc. commenced this action for breach of contract and unjust enrichment to recover the difference between the rent paid by the defendants, Restorations, Inc. and Eric Taylor, and the fair rental value of the commercial premises for the 19-month period the defendants remained in possession following the expiration of their written lease. After trial, the judge issued a memorandum of decision, allowed all but one of the defendants’ requests for rulings of law, and ordered judgment for the plaintiff. The defendants filed this appeal.

It was undisputed that in May, 1999, the…