Fellows v. Martin, 217 Conn. 57 (1991)

Citation: Fellows v. Martin, 217 Conn. 57 (1991)
Parent Document: Fellows v. Martin, 217 Conn. 57 (1991)
Jurisdiction: Connecticut (state)
Effective Date: 1991-01-01
Original Source: https://www.courtlistener.com/opinion/7894295/fellows-v-martin/ ↗

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A court of equity will apply the doctrine of clean hands to a tenant seeking such equitable relief; thus, a tenant whose breach was “willful” or “grossly negligent” will not be entitled to relief. Fountain Co v. Stein, supra, 624; see also Tartaglia v. R.A.C. Corporation, supra, 494; but see Thompson v. Coe, supra, 656, discussing Mactier v. Osborn, 146 Mass. 399, 402, 15 N.E. 641 (1888); 27 Am. Jur. 2d, Equity § 82; C. Lewis, The Law of Leases 62; 1 H. Underhill, A Treatise on the Law of Landlord and Tenant § 411 (equity will relieve against forfeiture of a lease for nonpayment of rent even where tenant’s breach is wilful). Y

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