Abelmann v. SmartLease USA, L.L.C.

KAPSNER, Justice.

[¶ 1] Dan and Leanne Abelmann appeal from a judgment dismissing their eviction action against SmartLease USA, L.L.C. The Abelmanns argue the district court erred as a matter of law in construing their written lease with SmartLease and in determining any breaches of the lease by SmartLease were immaterial and of nonessential terms. We reverse and remand, concluding the district court erred in interpreting the purpose of the parties’ lease and failed to make adequate findings to understand the basis for its decision.

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[¶ 2] SmartLease is a limited liability company with three…