Businessman David Hood to Challenge Jury’s Decision on Lease Breach, Seeks Supreme Court Review
Garapan, Northern Mariana Islands — Businessman David Hood is preparing to contest a recent court decision holding him accountable for $160,250 in damages over disputed lease agreements. The verdict arose from a lawsuit concerning a failed plan to develop a boutique hotel, which has become a focal point of legal debates about contract interpretation and landlord-tenant disputes. In January, after a complex trial, a jury found Hood liable for the said amount in back rent but dismissed a significantly higher claim. The more substantial $3.6 million claim, related to allegations of bad faith dealings, did … Read more