Lincoln Street Realty Co. v. Green

The plaintiff Lincoln Street Realty Company (Lincoln Street) brought an action of summary process against the defendant Elizabeth A. Green (Green) to evict her for a violation of her lease. After a jury trial, a verdict was returned in favor of the defendant.

The lease between the parties contained the following clause: “If the court action rules against RESIDENT, then he shall pay to MANAGER any costs, sheriff fees or any other fees involved, including reasonable attorney’s fees; if court action rules against MANAGER, then he shall pay to RESIDENT any costs, sheriff fees or any other fees…