Legal Opinion

Adams v. Plaza Theatre, Inc.

Supreme Court of Virginia

Decided June 9, 1947No. Record No. 3205PublishedCited by 6 opinions

1Opinion of the CourtGregory, J.

John Q. Adams brought an action of unlawful detainer in the trial court against the Plaza Theatre, Incorporated, for the recovery of the possession of premises known as Plaza Theatre, 607 Colley Avenue, in the City of Norfolk. A jury trial was had and a verdict was found in favor of the defendant which became effective by the judgment of the trial court.

The. plaintiff had become the owner of the premises in 1940. He acquired the property from Ghent Theatre Corporation which had made a lease with the Plaza Theatre, Inc., for a term of ten years beginning May 20, 1936, and ending May 19, 1946.…

2Cases cited2 opinions

  1. International Brotherhood of Boiler-Makers v. WoodSupreme Court of Virginia · 1934
  2. Smith v. CommonwealthSupreme Court of Virginia · 1937

3Cited by6 opinions

  1. Asbury v. CommonwealthSupreme Court of Virginia · 1970
  2. Feddeman & Co., C.P.A., P.C. v. Langan Associates, P.C.Supreme Court of Virginia · 2000
  3. HW Miller Trucking Company v. FloodSupreme Court of Virginia · 1962
  4. Evans v. City of RichmondSupreme Court of Virginia · 1969
  5. Hartford Fire Insurance v. Mutual Savings & Loan Co.Supreme Court of Virginia · 1952

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