Dickson v. Hubbell Realty Co.

ANDREASEN, Justice.

This dispute arises out of a specific provision in a commercial lease between Hubbell Realty Company, as lessor, and Arthur D. Dickson, as lessee. The relationship traces back through several leases and assignments, which began in 1918, and involves the responsibility of Dickson to remove buildings on the leased property when the lease expires. The district court granted summary judgment to the lessor in a declaratory judgment action. We affirm.

I. Background Facts and Proceedings.

On September 21, 1918, trustees of the Frederick M. Hubbell Estate (“Hubbell Trustees”) entered…