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Rizzuto v. Morris

Court of Appeals of Washington

Decided March 20, 1979No. 2558-3PublishedCited by 36 opinions

1Opinion of the CourtGreen, C.J.

This case involves the lease of a building. Due to the negligence of the lessee's employee, the building was totally destroyed by fire. The lessor brought this action against the lessee to recover the value of the building, payments due under the lease after the fire, and costs for removal and cleanup of debris. From a judgment of $43,620, the lessee appeals.

Three issues are presented: In the circumstances of this case, did the court err when it held the lessee liable for (1) the value of the building destroyed by its negligence? (2) refit for the unexpired term of the lease, and (3) the…

2Cases cited22 opinions

  1. Dilks v. Flohr ChevroletSupreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1963
  2. Sutton v. JondahlCourt of Civil Appeals of Oklahoma · 1975
  3. Cerny-Pickas & Co. v. C. R. Jahn Co.Illinois Supreme Court · 1955
  4. Rock Springs Realty, Inc. v. WaidSupreme Court of Missouri · 1965
  5. Sears, Roebuck and Company v. PolingSupreme Court of Iowa · 1957

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3Cited by36 opinions

  1. Alaska Insurance Co. v. RCA Alaska Communications, Inc.Alaska Supreme Court · 1981
  2. New Hampshire Insurance Group v. LabombardMichigan Court of Appeals · 1986
  3. Union Mutual Fire Insurance v. JoergSupreme Court of Vermont · 2003
  4. Cascade Trailer Court v. BeesonCourt of Appeals of Washington · 1988
  5. Safeco Insurance v. CapriNevada Supreme Court · 1985

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