Legal Opinion
Watley v. Vergott
Court of Appeals of Texas
Decided February 9, 1978No. 17933PublishedCited by 3 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION
SPURLOCK, Justice.
This is a suit for declaratory judgment brought by Leo Vergott (the lessee) against Washington Watley to construe the meaning of an option clause contained in a lease.
On October 23, 1975, L. P. Glidewell and Vergott entered into a lease agreement whereby Vergott leased two spaces in a shopping center. Later, Glidewell sold the shopping center to Watley, subject of course to the outstanding leases. It is undisputed that Vergott’s lease provided that he (Vergott) was to lease the premises for at least twelve months at $600.00 per month. It is the fifth clause in the…
2Cases cited3 opinions
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- Golden Spread Oil, Inc. v. American Petrofina Co. of TexasCourt of Appeals of Texas · 1968
- Red Oak Fishing Club v. HarcrowCourt of Appeals of Texas · 1970