Lease

Anchorage Jury Convicts Tenant of Murdering Apartment Manager Over Lease Dispute

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Anchorage, Alaska – A local man was found guilty Thursday of murdering the manager of the apartment complex where he resided, following a dispute over his lease renewal. After a weeklong trial, Jesse Lee Jones, 28, faced convictions on several counts including first-degree murder, second-degree murder, assault, and tampering with physical evidence. The victim, Josiah Goecker, 34, managed the Alpine Apartments in Anchorage, where Jones was a tenant. The conflict arose when Jones discovered a notice on his door indicating that his lease would not be renewed. Prosecutors shared that this incited Jones to confront … Read more

Businessman David Hood to Challenge Jury’s Decision on Lease Breach, Seeks Supreme Court Review

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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

Jury Clears Antique Dealer in Assault Case Against Auctioneer Over Business Lease Dispute

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San Antonio, Texas — In a legal dispute marked by allegations of assault and betrayal among former friends, a San Antonio court has ruled in favor of Shawn Pickell, an antiques dealer, following a confrontation with auctioneer Robert Vogt. The decision awarded Pickell $8,000 after jurors concluded that Vogt had not upheld a financial agreement related to property improvements and that no assault occurred during their 2022 altercation. The lawsuit stemmed from a disagreement over the terms of a business lease between Vogt, director of Vogt Auction Galleries, and Pickell, owner of Diamond in the … Read more

Odessa Businesswoman Faces Million-Dollar Lawsuit Over Closed Pickles Restaurant Lease Breach

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Odessa, Texas – A notable businesswoman and local community activist is facing a significant legal challenge as she becomes the subject of a breach of contract lawsuit concerning her former restaurant venture. Jamie (Tisdale) Foreman, known not only for her entrepreneurial pursuits but also as the founder of the Odessa Accountability Project, is currently embroiled in a financial dispute over the now-shuttered Pickles Restaurant. The lawsuit, initiated this past Monday in the Ector County District Court, alleges that Foreman has not met the payment obligations stipulated in her lease. According to the details of the … Read more