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DRAFT FOR ATTORNEY REVIEW — NOT FINAL

Humphrey v. Byron, 447 Mass. 322 (2006)

Citation
Humphrey v. Byron, 447 Mass. 322 (2006)
Parent Document
Humphrey v. Byron, 447 Mass. 322 (2006)
Jurisdiction
Massachusetts (state)
Effective Date
2006-07-21

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Further, Humphrey cannot show that Gateway’s small size deprived it of bargaining power in negotiating the allocation of responsibilities under the lease. Gateway, with its two officers, was small, but no smaller than the landlord’s informal partnership. Gateway was represented by counsel, unlike the landlord, and was able to negotiate a reduction in rent.8 In these circumstances, Humphrey cannot show that Gateway was at any disadvantage that would warrant the imposition of liability on the landlord.