Gale v. Trust Co. of Norfolk

This is a suit in chancery by a tenant against a landlord to enjoin a threatened action of unlawful detainer to recover possession of a lot in the city of Norfolk, together with the building thereon. The bill was dismissed on demurrer, and tenant appeals.

The petition for appeal presents the appellant’s view of the controversy as follows:

“The question presented for decision is the proper construction of the terms of the lease from George Newton et al to Joseph A. Gale, dated January 18, 1899, the determination of the. ownership of the building situated on' the leased premises, and the…