Hairston v. Carolina Wholesale Furniture Co.

Bell, Judge:

Dr. Peter Hairston brought this action in magistrate’s court to eject his tenant, Carolina Wholesale Furniture Co., for failure to pay rent when due. The jury returned a verdict in favor of Carolina Wholesale, and the magistrate affirmed. On appeal to the circuit court, the judge reversed the magistrate and issued an order of ejectment against Carolina Wholesale. Carolina Wholesale appeals. We affirm the circuit court order.

In 1978, Carolina Wholesale entered into a written agreement to lease a commercial warehouse from Dr. Hairston for five years, with an option to renew for six…