Redner's Markets, Inc. v. Joppatowne G.P. Ltd. Partnership

MEMORANDUM OPINION

BENSON EVERETT LEGG, Senior District Judge.

I. Introduction

Plaintiff, Redner’s Markets, Inc. (“Redner’s”), operates a chain of grocery stores, one of which is located in the Joppatowne Plaza Shopping Center. In this case, Redner’s sues its landlord, Joppatowne G.P. Limited Partnership (“Joppatowne”), for breach of a restrictive covenant found in its lease. This Court has diversity jurisdiction over the dispute because Redner’s and Joppatowne are citizens of different states. See 28 U.S.C. § 1332. Following discovery, the case was tried before the Court, sitting non jury. This…