Stroup v. Conant
Oregon Supreme Court
520 P.2d 337 (1974)
Relevant factsFree
Naomi Stroup (plaintiff) leased commercial space to Dennis Conant (defendant), who told her he intended to sell "watches, wallets, gifts, and novelties"; Conant instead opened an adult bookstore, the "Birds & Bees Adult Book Store," on the premises. Stroup sued to rescind the lease, arguing Conant induced her into it under false pretenses; the trial court ruled for Stroup, and Conant appealed, claiming no evidence showed he had actually misrepresented his plans.
IssueFree
Whether, in Oregon, a lessor may seek rescission of a commercial lease agreement if she relied on the lessee's misrepresentations, half-truths, or concealment of special knowledge in entering into the agreement.