Thirteenth & Washington Sts. Corp. v. Neslen

CROCKETT, Justice.

Defendants, a group of lawyers, vacated certain office space before their lease on it had run, claiming a constructive eviction. Plaintiff, their lessor, was unable to re-rent the space at the same rent until 8 months later and sued for loss of rent during that period. The trial court entered judgment for defendants. Plaintiff appeals, charging: that the evidence does not support the findings, and that the findings which were made do not constitute a constructive eviction.

The building involved, now known as the Darling Building, was formerly a large department store on Main…