Clise Investment Co. v. Stone

This is an action in unlawful detainer brought by the plaintiffs to recover possession of certain premises used as an automobile parking space. At the close of the plaintiffs’ case, both sides moved for a directed verdict. The court thereupon discharged the jury and, after argument, denied plaintiffs’ motion, sustained defendants’ motion, and thereafter entered its findings, conclusions and judgment. From this judgment, the plaintiffs have appealed.

On January 29, 1931, Clise Investment Company, a corporation, hereinafter referred to as appellant, leased the premises, for parking purposes…