Kohl v. PNC Bank National Ass'n

¶ 1 J. Carl Kohl appeals the order entering judgment on the verdict following a nonjury trial in this ejectment and breach of lease action. In this case, we are asked to determine whether litigation which impairs a tenant’s possessory interests in a leasehold, brought in bad faith by a landlord, constitutes a breach of the implied covenant of quiet enjoyment in the lease. While we conclude that such litigation may constitute a breach of this covenant, we find there was insufficient evidence to support a finding of bad faith in this case. We affirm in part, reverse in part, and remand.

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