David Caron Chrysler v. Goodhall's, Inc.

Summary

The court held that the tenant's violation of the commercial lease's antiassignment provision did not automatically invalidate the lease or assignment. Because the provision restricted the tenant's right to assign but did not expressly limit the power to assign or declare an unauthorized assignment void, the assignment was merely voidable at the landlord's election, and the lease remained binding until terminated. The court reversed and remanded for factual findings on the plaintiffs' breach-of-lease claims.