Amoco Oil Co. v. Jones

OPINION

EDWARD D. MULALLY, Judge.

Amoco Oil Company challenges a directed verdict for respondent Llewellan K. Jones, claiming material fact issues exist regarding Jones’ obligation to rebuild or restore leased property under a general repair and delivery covenant. We affirm.

FACTS

Respondent Jones operated a gas station which he had leased from appellant Amoco Oil Company (Amoco) since 1968. In general, Amoco agents provided a standard lease form for Jones’ signature. Jones testified minimal negotiation was involved, “they presented the lease and you signed it or not.” The parties entered the…