Anchor Inn of Michigan, Inc. v. Knopman

Plaintiff sued defendant to recover money it paid out to repair and replace an air conditioning unit located on premises plaintiff leased from defendant. After a trial before the court, judgment was entered in plaintiffs favor. Defendant filed a motion for a new trial which was denied. Defendant appeals as of right.

Plaintiff leased the building for use as a restaurant. The lease provided in part as follows:

"The Landlord will be responsible for maintaining the heating and air conditioning system, including the replacement thereof if necessary, except the Tenant will pay up to $200.00 in any…