Hobson v. Union Oil Co.

This action, based upon fraud, was tried to the court and a jury, resulting* in a verdict and judgment for damages in favor of respondent. This appeal follows the denial of motions by appellant for judgment non obstante veredicto and in the alternative for a new trial.

The complaint alleges in substance: That, on or about June 16, 1931, appellant as lessor and respondent as lessee made, executed and acknowledg*ed a written “independent operating lease” whereby appellant leased to respondent certain service station property in Walla Walla, including the buildings and equipment, at a monthly…