Pratt v. McNally-Rathbone, Inc.

Lessee appeals a judgment that terminated its commercial lease, including an option to purchase, claiming that the court erred in terminating the lease and the option and in awarding attorney fees to lessor. In May, 1976, after lengthy negotiations, the parties entered into an agreement for lessee’s rental of approximately 5 acres in Portland for use as a recreational vehicle sales and service lot. The agreement was drafted by lessor’s property manager in consultation with lessee’s real estate agent. Lessee was to make an initial deposit of $10,000 and pay $1,900 per month, as well as any…