Hancock Bank & Trust Co. v. Shell Oil Co.

The plaintiff bank argues exceptions to a Superior Court judge’s findings and rulings in an action of summary process. The defendant Shell Oil Company (Shell) occupied premises in Taunton under a written lease. The lease, executed on May 15,1962, for a term of fifteen years commencing on August 1,1962, with options to extend the term, contained a provision that “Shell may terminate this lease at any time by giving Lessor at least ninety (90) days’ notice.” The lease further provided for a fixed monthly rental, obligated Shell to make certain minor repairs, and required Shell to reimburse the…