Burton v. Chesapeake Box & Lumber Corp.

This case presents for our consideration the proper construction of the terms of a lease of land. The facts are without substantial conflict, and the decision depends solely upon questions of law.

On September 15, 1943, George H. Burton, by written lease, demised unto C. L. Burroughs and R. T. Blanchard, trading as Blanchard Box & Crate Company, his building and certain furniture and fixtures therein, located on Wilson Road in South Norfolk, Virginia, for one year, beginning October 1, 1943. The lease provided that in the absence of a written notice from one of the parties of a desire to…