True Light Christian Ministries Church v. Clear Channel Outdoor, Inc.

Boggins, Judge.

{¶ 1} These cases represent an appeal and cross-appeal from summary judgment and other rulings of the Court of Common Pleas of Stark County.

STATEMENT OF THE FACTS AND CASE

{¶ 2} On September 20, 1982, the predecessor to appellee Foster & Kleiser entered into a billboard lease with Ned A. Khoury as to a 2.69-acre tract on Lesh Street, N.E. in Canton, Ohio.

{¶ 3} Appellant, True Light Christian Ministries Church (“True Light”), purchased this tract in 1998 to use for the construction of a church.

{¶ 4} The 15-year billboard lease contained the following provision in Section 7:

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