Klipack v. Raymar Novelties, Inc.

The question presented on this appeal involves ■ the application of a waiver of jury clause in a written lease to causes of action created by the Commercial Rent Law enacted subsequent to the date of the lease.

The provision for waiver of a jury trial is quite broad and reads as follows:61 It is mutually agreed by and between Landlord and Tenant that the respective parties hereto shall and they hereby do waive trial by jury in any action, proceeding or counterclaim brought by either of the parties hereto against the other on any matters whatsoever arising out of or in any way connected with…