Jewell v. Shell Oil Company

This action was brought to recover rent for a gasoline station which, it was alleged, was due and unpaid, and also damages for alleged fraudulent representations. The defendant denied liability, and, as to the cause of action for rent, affirmatively pleaded payment. The cause was tried to the court and a jury, and, at the conclusion of the evidence of the plaintiff, the defendant challenged the sufficiency thereof and moved for a directed verdict. This motion was denied as to the cause of action for rent and sustained as to the cause of action for alleged fraud, and that charge was withdrawn…