Stone Heating & Ventilating Co. v. Anacostia Leasing Corp.

GALLAGHER, Associate Judge.

Appellant leased a 1966 Plymouth Valiant from appellee on April 7, 1966, for a three-year term at a monthly rental of $95.28. Under the agreement, the lessor (appellee) was obligated to pay for the vehicle’s license, various taxes, insurance and maintenance. Having no further need for the car, appellant returned it to the possession of appellee on or about January 31, 1967, and paid no further rent. Subsequently, the parties had telephone conversations during which appellant was advised that the lease could not be renegotiated since the vehicle was a “compact car”…