Jones v. Loftin Tire Company, Inc.

FAULKNER, Justice.

The issue before the trial court was whether the lessor or the lessee was obligated for the cost of repairs to the asphalt surface of the leased premises upon which vehicles were driven and parked in connection with the lessee’s business.

The lease, inter alia, provided that,

“Lessor further agrees, at its own expense to make all structural repairs and replacements, all repairs, painting and replacements to the outside of the improvements on the premises, including the roof, and all repairs and replacements to the elevator which may become necessary during the term of this…