Holm v. C.M.P. Sheet Metal, Inc.
Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION OF THE COURT
Schnepp, J.
This appeal raises the issue whether a lease, which was originally void because it was not signed by the owner of the property or by an agent authorized in writing at the time of its execution, can be made effective and binding on a subsequent owner of the property. A determination of this issue necessarily involves a consideration of the principles of ratification, attornment and equitable estoppel.
*230The appellant Melvin E. Holm, as trustee of the Minich Children Trust (Holm) and present owner of certain premises located at 6601 Jay Road, De Witt, New York,…
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