Western Rebuilders & Tractor Parts, Inc. v. Felmley

This is an action for unlawful eviction from a leasehold brought by a former tenant against his landlord. Trial was had without a jury before the Circuit Court of Multnomah County. From a judgment awarding plaintiff $15,000 in damages, defendant appeals.

Plaintiff is a corporation engaged in the repair and sale of tractor parts. The parties entered into the lease here involved for a one-year period terminating March 31, 1958. By the terms of this lease plaintiff agreed to pay a rental of $225 per month plus “3% on all gross collections over $2,000.00 and not exceeding $10,000.00, and 1% on the…