Wilbanks v. Mai

Judge Harold R. Banke.

Tim Wilbanks and Robin Wilbanks (the “Wilbankses”) entered into an asset purchase agreement to buy Tham Thi Mai’s dry cleaning business. This dry cleaning business operated from two locations, both of which Mai leased from third parties. The purchase agreement provided that prior to the closing date, “Seller [Mai] shall obtain the Consent of the Landlord to the Sublease.” At the time of the closing, the Wilbankses and Mai executed written subleases for each location.

Shortly after purchasing the business, the Wilbankses began to demand that Mai provide them with written…