Kent v. Humphries

MEYER, Justice.

The issue presented on this appeal is whether plaintiff forecast sufficient evidence to survive defendants’ motion for summary judgment on the issues of nuisance, fraud and unfair trade practices. We hold that she did and therefore affirm the Court of Appeals.

By her complaint, plaintiff Melody Kent alleges that in August of 1976 defendant Humphries orally offered to lease space to her in a shopping center which defendant was building. Plaintiff further alleges that defendant offered a 5-year lease with a fixed rental and an option to renew for another five years, with plaintiff…