Everett v. Bodwell

Louis F. Everett is the owner of a house and lot in Norfolk, whose number is 2604 Ballentine Boulevard. In its first floor he conducted a business known as the “Louise Luncheonette”. On September 11, 1944, he leased its first floor to Phillip R. Bodwell at $40.00 a month. On the same day he sold that business to the lessee for $3,300.00 who paid thereon $500.00 in cash and executed a note for $2,800.00 for chattels, etc., purchased and conveyed.. The lessee was to pay $100.00 a month on account of his purchase. He made thereon two payments of $100.00 each, but was killed in an accident on…