Winsness v. M. J. Conoco Distributors, Inc.

STEWART, Justice:

Plaintiff and defendant entered into a land lease agreement dated November 24, 1971, wherein plaintiff (“Lessor”) leased certain land to defendant (“Lessee”) in Delle, Utah, for the purpose of constructing and operating a service station thereon. Delle is located approximately 50 miles west of Salt Lake City on the road to Wendover and consists of an old, small cafe, motel, and service station. Subsequent to the signing of the land lease agreement, Lessee constructed a gasoline service station on the interstate highway which it opened to the public sometime in July, 1972. The…