Washburn v. Trombino's Folly

DECISION

This matter came on before the Court for trial, jury waived.

A. Findings of Fact

Trombino's Folly, LLC is the owner of buildings and property at 5259 Post Road, Charlestown, Rhode Island. The building was formerly the home of Josie's Restaurant. As some of the buildings were vacant, Steven Washburn approached Chad Trombino about the possibility of locating a real estate office at the location.

On January 18, 2007, the parties executed a written lease (Ex. 2), drafted by Mr. Washburn's attorney. The lease provides that Mr. Washburn would lease 950 square feet of the restaurant building…