American Fruit Purveyors, Inc. v. Avis Rent-A-Car Systems, Inc.

Deen, Judge.

Avis Rent-a-car Systems, Inc. entered into a printed form “Truck Lease and Service Agreement” with American Fruit Purveyors, Inc., which by its terms was to continue indefinitely until terminated as provided in the agreement. Two paragraphs of the agreement deal with termination. Paragraph 14, headed “Business Failure” provided conditions under which the lessor might repossess vehicles, sell them, and charge the difference between sale price and cost price less depreciation (straight line depreciation being one of the factors in determining rental payments). Paragraph 13 appears…