Russell v. Sealed Power Corp.

DAVIS, J.,

Pro Tempore.

On January 27, 1966, plaintiffs as lessors and defendant as lessee entered into a lease in writing of commercial property located in Portland, Oregon, for a term of 15 years commencing April 1,1966. The lease provided that defendant would pay $740 a month and there was typed in after the provision for rent the following language:

"Lessee agrees to pay any taxes exceeding $1480.00 annually.”

This was a form agreement prepared by the plaintiffs, neither party represented by legal counsel. Plaintiffs notified defendant on December 17, 1975, that by its failure to pay the…