RUSSELL v. SEALED POWER CORP.


563 P.2d 712 (1977)

278 Or. 243

Sydney H. RUSSELL et al., Appellants, Cross Respondents. v. SEALED POWER CORPORATION, a Delaware Corporation, Respondent, Cross Appellant.

Supreme Court of Oregon, Department 1.

Decided May 3, 1977.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

David W. Dardano, Portland, argued the cause for appellants, cross respondents. With him on the briefs were Dardano & Mowry, Portland.

Ridgway K. Foley, Jr., Portland, argued the cause for respondent, cross appellant. With him on the brief were Souther, Spaulding, Kinsey, Williamson & Schwabe and John E. Hart, Portland.

Before DENECKE, C.J., and HOLMAN, HOWELL and DAVIS, JJ.


DAVIS, Justice Pro Tem.

On January 27, 1966, plaintiffs as lessors and defendant as lessee entered into a lease in writing of commercial property located in Portland, Oregon, for a term of 15 years commencing April 1, 1966. The lease provided that defendant would pay $740 a month and there was typed in after the provision for rent the following language:

"Lessee agrees to pay any taxes exceeding $1480.00 annually."

This was a form agreement prepared...

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