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DRAFT FOR ATTORNEY REVIEW — NOT FINAL

Rubin v. Josephson, 478 A.2d 665 (1984)

Citation
Rubin v. Josephson, 478 A.2d 665 (1984)
Parent Document
Rubin v. Josephson, 478 A.2d 665 (1984)
Jurisdiction
Maine (state)
Effective Date
1984-06-04

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absent a clause in the lease that specifies nonpayment of rent results in termination or forfeiture, there is no basis for issuing a writ of possession. The court found that 14 M.R.S.A. § 6002(1), which provides that after proper notice, a tenancy may be terminated for nonpayment of rent, was applicable to written leases for a term of years as well as to a tenancy at will. Our review of this matter, however, is confined to the District Court decision. When the Superior Court acts as an intermediate appellate tribunal, we review the initial determination of the adjudicatory body and not the decision of the Superior Court. Williams v. Williams, 444 A.2d 977, 978 (Me.1982); Bigney v. Blanchard, 430 A.2d 839, 843 (1981). 3