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Southland Corp. v. Vernon, 473 A.2d 318 (1983)

Citation
Southland Corp. v. Vernon, 473 A.2d 318 (1983)
Parent Document
Southland Corp. v. Vernon, 473 A.2d 318 (1983)
Jurisdiction
Connecticut (state)
Effective Date
1983-12-06

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174 Conn. 200, 201, 384 A.2d 372 (1978). The plaintiffs claim for possession rests on early termination of the lease provisions, which in turn rests on termination of the franchise. In support of this claim it alleged in the complaint that the “defendant’s right to occupy the premises has terminated by termination of the [franchise] agreement.” We need not decide whether, under all circumstances, the burden of proof of good cause for termination of a franchise rests on the franchisor. Where, however, as here, the franchisor seeks to regain possession of premises leased under a franchise agreement on the ground that early termination of the franchise has terminated the lease and where the franchisor alleges such termination, it has the burden of proof thereon, including necessarily proof of good cause for the franchise termination.