Murphy Oil Corp. v. Weir

Birdsong, Judge.

Murphy Oil Co. brought suit against Weir alleging an account indebtedness and Weir counterclaimed alleging tortious misconduct. From an adverse jury verdict, Murphy Oil Co. appeals.

The evidence showed that Weir leased a service station-convenience store from Murphy Oil Co., which, under the terms of said lease, was authorized to enter upon and inspect the demised premises and to terminate said lease, without notice, upon breach of any covenants contained therein. Under a separate contract, denominated a "commission dealer agreement,” Murphy Oil Co. delivered gasoline to Weir.…