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Grenfell v. Anderson, 1999 MT 272 (1999)

Citation
Grenfell v. Anderson, 1999 MT 272 (1999)
Parent Document
Grenfell v. Anderson, 1999 MT 272 (1999)
Jurisdiction
Montana (state)
Effective Date
1999-11-09

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¶ On October 20, 1991, Anderson executed a five-year sublease agreement with Richard
Houldson (Houldson), who intended to operate a computer equipment repair shop. The
agreement, signed by both parties, was for the entire premises, and would have taken effect
December 1, 1991. Anderson then sent written notice to Bice, dated October 24, 1991, he had
rented the entire building, and Bice had 30 days to vacate. In turn, the record indicates that
shortly thereafter Bice informed Grenfell of this notice, apprising him that Anderson intended to
terminate the month-to-month tenancy with Bice, and sublease the entire premises to another
tenant. Anderson informed Grenfell of this as well, sometime in early-to-mid November. The
record shows that Grenfell, with notice of this potential change in use of the premises, did not
give his approval prior to Houldson taking possession. To the contrary, Grenfell had already
chosen a course of action that would serve as an ultimate rejection of Anderson’s sublease with
Houldson.