Blanford v. Trust Co. of Norfolk

Trust Company of Norfolk, administrator c. t. a. of' George Newton, deceased, brought an action of unlawful detainer against Paul G. Blanford, to recover the possession of a building and the lot of land whereon it stands, in the city of Norfolk, Virginia. This is a writ-of error to a judgment in favor of the plaintiff.

On July 1, 1815, Martha Newton and George Newton leased the land to William Stanhope, who agreed to and did erect a briek building thereon. The lease was *75for a term of ten years, renewable at the option of lessors forever, on the same stipulations, rents and covenants as in the…