Powell v. Sadlier

I agree with the majority that the trial court correctly granted summary judgment in favor of appellees. I also agree with the majority that there was no evidence showing that appellees wrongfully withheld their consent to an assignment of the lease.

However, even had this remained as a genuine issue of material fact, summary judgment would nevertheless be appropriate. The lease in this case specifically provided that “[t]enant shall not, without the prior written consent [of Landlord] (which consent shall be given in the sole and absolute discretion of Landlord) . . . assign this lease or any…