Washington v. Edwin C. Hall Associates, Inc.

By Judge Charles N. Dorsey

The essential facts are not disputed, and both parties agree that the pivotal issue is one of statutory interpretation and that there is no case law authority in Virginia construing that statute.

Facts

The plaintiff leased a house from a landlord through its management agent, the defendant herein. In connection with that lease, the plaintiff also entered into a “used appliance lease to own agreement” which is subject of this lawsuit.

The lease to own agreement, in its entirety, states:

Lease-to-own twenty-four (24) months payment plan $12.50 per appliance, at the end of…