LaPointe's, Inc. v. Beri, Inc.

Plaintiff lessee brought this action for declaratory judgment against defendant lessor, seeking the construction of a commercial lease. Plaintiff claimed that the lease restricted parking at the Salem Plaza to customers only and that defendant had breached the lease by failing to police the parking area adequately to ensure that parking was limited to customers. Plaintiff sought injunctive relief with respect to parking, damages for lost profits and a declaration concerning whether certain common area maintenance expenses were to be included as rental under the terms of the lease. The jury 1…