Patricia Crawford v. George Mimms, et al.

── Patricia Crawford v. George Mimms, et al. ── Case No.: 24A-PL-02858 Court: Indiana Court of Appeals Date: May 22, 2025 Author: Judge L. Mark Bailey County of Origin: Marion Category: Civil Decision: Affirmed Judge Brown and Judge Weissmann concur Crawford entered into a commercial lease agreement with Landlord to rent premises at which she intended to open and operate a café. “Commencing between Feb[ruary] 1st to April 15, 2023[,]” Crawford agreed to pay rent and “operational costs.” App. v. II at 75. The agreement contained “R[en]tal Commencement Prerequisites” that were to be completed by April 15, 2023, or else Crawford would “forfeit[] th[e] contract, any impro[v]ements, and any cash payment made.” Id. at 76.