Nisby v. Sheskey

The plaintiff, Joseph Nisby (“landlord”), brought this civil action for an alleged breach of contract by the defendant, Michael Sheskey (“tenant”), in failing to pay rent for commercial premises in Hanover. The tenant filed three counterclaims for the landlord’s alleged breach of a lease provision for assignment and subletting; unfair or deceptive acts or practices in refusing both to allow assignment or sublease of the premises, and to inform the tenant about inquiries received from potential substitute tenants; and conversion of a fence installed by the tenant.

Following a jury-waived trial,…