Russell v. Ribeiro

Plaintiff Helen R. Russell (“Landlord”) brought this summary process action to recover possession from defendant Salvador Ribeiro (‘Tenant”), alleging that he wrongfully held over and remained in possession of the demised premises, a restaurant in Norton called “O Nosso Casa.” The Tenant denies that he wrongfully remains in possession, claiming that he validly exercised an option to purchase contained in the lease.

The trial judge conducted an extensive hearing, concluding that the Landlord was not entitled to possession and that the Tenant could remain in possession conditioned upon payment…