Slate, at wit's end, changes the locks on the garage, with the result that Barney cannot service the trucks, and his business fails, whereupon the new tenant takes possession on October 1, 2000. Slate separately sues Fred and Barney for all unpaid rent from February through December 31, 2000. Analyze Slate's chances of success in his actions against Fred and Barney. Discuss any defenses or counterclaims that Fred and Barney could raise, including any damages which they could recover. Upon entering the premises, they find peeling paint, toilets that often do not work, no air conditioning, and holes in the floor.
Slate sues for unpaid rent.
Analyze the following cases in terms of Michelman's criteria of utility and fairness. Simply insert your own values between the double-quotes.