HK New Plan Exchange Property Owner I, LLC v. Coker

In this breach of contract action, Bradley Coker appeals the trial court’s grant of summary judgment to HK New Plan Exchange Property Owner I, LLC (HK New Plan) finding a lease renewal and amendment did not release Bradley from the original lease. We reverse and remand.

FACTS

Dale Coker, Bradley’s father, provided martial arts lessons through his business, Japan Karate Institute (the Institute). Bradley worked at the Institute but was not an owner. The Institute’s main location was in West Ashley. On December 28, 1998, Bradley and Dale entered into a five-year lease (the Original Lease) with…