Congregation Shearith Israel v. Congregation Jeshuat Israel

Summary

The Rhode Island Supreme Court affirmed the Superior Court’s judgment granting Congregation Shearith Israel immediate possession of the Touro Synagogue, holding that the termination notice was valid, the court had subject‑matter jurisdiction, and the 1945 agreement did not create a condition precedent to the eviction. The Court reasoned that the notice clearly identified the landlord, that the 1945 agreement was limited to preservation actions, and that the lease’s terms were unchanged, so the ejectment claim required only proof of title and possession.