Port of Pasco v. Stadelman Fruit, Inc.

Stadelman Fruit, Inc., and its assignee, Sunworld Investment, Inc., were held in unlawful detainer of a warehouse leased from the Port of Pasco. Stadelman and Sunworld Investment were found jointly and severally liable for rent due, and possession of the premises was ordered restored to the Port. Stadelman appeals, contending: (1) the court did not have jurisdiction because Stadel-man was no longer seeking possession of the premises; (2) if Stadelman did owe any rent, it was relieved of the duty to pay by the Port's breaches of the lease; and (3) the Port is estopped from holding Stadelman…