Legal Opinion

185 Lexington Holding Corp. v. Holman

New York Supreme Court

Decided July 2, 1959PublishedCited by 6 opinions

1Opinion of the CourtCharles A. Loreto, J.

' Defendant moves for summary judgment and plaintiff cross-moves for summary judgment. Thus, a question of law is presented involving the interpretation of the lease clause upon its first renewal and relating to the fixation of ground rent. The clause reads: ‘‘ The rental is to be six (6%) percent of the value of the land only, without improvements^ at the time ”. By the lease, the plaintiff tenant was required to demolish and build and did so. It argues that the lease abounds with restrictions limiting the use of the land to its present structure and commands the plaintiff to maintain the…

2Cases cited2 opinions

  1. Ruth v. S. Z. B. Corp.New York Supreme Court · 1956
  2. United Equities, Inc. v. Mardordic Realty Co.New York Supreme Court · 1959

3Cited by6 opinions

  1. Klair v. ReeseSupreme Court of Delaware · 1987
  2. New York Overnight Partners, L.P. v. GordonNew York Court of Appeals · 1996
  3. Olympia & York 2 Broadway Co. v. Produce Exchange Realty TrustAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1983
  4. Plaza Hotel Associates v. Wellington Associates, Inc.New York Supreme Court · 1967
  5. Olympia & York 2 Broadway Co. v. Produce Exchange Realty TrustNew York Supreme Court · 1982

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