Tremont Towers v. Clifton Properties

This is a summary process action brought by the plaintiff/landlord against the defendant/tenant. On September 26,1991, the defendant’s counterclaim, which alleged fraud with regard to the zoning of the property, was dismissed by the trial court. After this dismissal, the two parties negotiated an agreement for judgment which stated that the plaintiff would take possession of the premises and accept a reduced amount of damages. The parties negotiated a further agreement releasing the defendant from the four year term of the lease in return for the defendant releasing all its claims against the…