Jones v. Shell Oil Co.

This action was brought by Wm. T. Jones and wife against the Shell Oil Company, a corporation, to recover damages consisting of lost profits on account of the breach of a contract to furnish gasoline for sale at a gasoline station operated by the plaintiffs. The first cause of action was for lost profits that would have been made on gasoline; the second, on oil; and the third, on cigars, tobaccos, candies, etc., all between the dates of May 21, 1929, and December 6, 1929. There was a verdict for the plaintiffs on each cause of action. The defendant has appealed from a judgment on the verdict.

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