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DRAFT FOR ATTORNEY REVIEW — NOT FINAL

Matte v. Shippee Auto, Inc., 152 N.H. 216 (2005)

Citation
Matte v. Shippee Auto, Inc., 152 N.H. 216 (2005)
Parent Document
Matte v. Shippee Auto, Inc., 152 N.H. 216 (2005)
Jurisdiction
New Hampshire (state)
Effective Date
2005-05-20

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In Kline, our recognition that feudal values no longer define or influence the landlord-tenant relationship in modern society prompted us to abandon the common law rule that ordinary leases contain no implied warranty that “the premises are reasonably safe or suitable for the uses intended.” Kline, 111 N.H. at 89 (quotation omitted). Nevertheless, while that recognition has not escaped us here, a number of considerations convince us not to abandon the common law rule of independent covenants at this time.