Legal Opinion

Jonnet Development Corp. v. Dietrich Industries, Inc.

Supreme Court of Pennsylvania

Decided June 24, 1983No. 13, 1222-1225PublishedCited by 30 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

BECK, Judge:

This case comprises three appeals founded upon a written lease agreement between Jonnet Development Corporation (“Jonnet”) as the lessor, and Dietrich Industries, Inc., (“Dietrich”) as the lessee.

On August 20, 1974, Jonnet and Dietrich signed a five-year, commercial space lease effective from January 1, 1975. In January of 1976 Dietrich vacated the leased premises. Although Dietrich continued thereafter to make regular monthly rental payments, Dietrich sought release from its rental obligations by bringing two actions against Jonnet. In its suits Dietrich alleged Jonnet’s…

2Cases cited26 opinions

  1. Dilliplaine v. Lehigh Valley Trust Co.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1974
  2. Eldridge v. MelcherSuperior Court of Pennsylvania · 1973
  3. Cameron, to Use v. EynonSupreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1938
  4. Pollock v. MorelliSuperior Court of Pennsylvania · 1976
  5. Kelly v. MillerSupreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1915

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3Cited by30 opinions

  1. Norcon Power Partners, L.P. v. Niagara Mohawk Power Corp.New York Court of Appeals · 1998
  2. Stardust Inn, Inc. v. Doshi (In Re Stardust Inn, Inc.)United States Bankruptcy Court, E.D. Pennsylvania · 1987
  3. John Joseph Edwards v. A. Wesley WyattCourt of Appeals for the Third Circuit · 2003
  4. Empire Properties, Inc. v. Equireal, Inc.Superior Court of Pennsylvania · 1996
  5. Oak Ridge Construction Co. v. TolleySupreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1985

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