Walker v. Arrington

The issue in this appeal is whether the trial court erred in holding that there was no consideration to support an alleged subsequent oral modification of a written lease.

Clinton Arrington (Landlord) brought an unlawful detainer action against Doug C. Walker (Tenant) to recover possession of a tract of land located in Powhatan County, containing 25 acres, more or less. In a bench trial, the trial court awarded a judgment in favor of Landlord, and Tenant appeals.

The subject property is part of a tract containing 50 acres, more or less, that Landlord purchased from Dr. James C. Harkrader. In…