National Aircraft Maintenance Corp. v. County of Suffolk

The defendant, Suffolk County, is the fee owner of the Suffolk County Airport which comprises an area of about 1,400 acres. On March 8, 1948, Suffolk County leased the entire airport to Walter F. MeGinty with the proviso that all facilities and services would, be made available to the public at reasonable charges and fees. This lease provided for annual rent of $12,000 plus additional amounts based upon percentages of income, and ran for a term of 10 years with a 10-year option to renew.

On July 26, 1948, the Board of Supervisors adopted a resolution approving the assignment of the lease from…