Sinclair Refining Co. v. Hamilton & Dotson

This is an action by notice of motion brought by the defendants in error (hereinafter generally referred to as plaintiffs) against Sinclair Refining Company (hereinafter generally referred to as defendant), to recover damages for alleged breach of contract. There was a verdict and judgment for the plaintiffs, which the defendant below has brought before this court for review.

By a written contract of lease, dated March 8, 1929, the plaintiffs rented from the Central Oil Company a certain garage situated in the town of Norton, Va., for a term of one year, at a rental of $100 per month. The said…