Bogosian v. Fine

Kenison, C. J. I.

The defendant Fine has operated a ladies’ ready-to-wear garment store on the ground floor at 5 Main Street, Keene, for about twenty-five years under his trade name of “The Royal.” He is lessee of the premises. He has also carried on a fur business on other floors at the same address under the trade name “Royal Furriers.” In 1950, the defendant decided to sell the ready-to-wear part of the business and carry on only the fur business. The plaintiff, not having the necessary capital, purchased part of the business with an option to purchase the remainder. The purchase and sale…