Willard E. Robertson Corp. v. Benson Continental Motors, Inc.

GAUDIN, Judge.

Appellant in this eviction proceeding is the lessor, Willard E. Robertson Corporation, contending that the trial judge erred in (1) finding that the lessee, Benson Continental Motors, Inc. had validly exercised its option to renew the lease and (2) in finding that after expiration of the lease, Benson’s paying rental at the rate designated in the lease rather than at the figure specified for the renewal period was of no significance. We affirm.

The lease contains this paragraph, numbered paragraph 12:

“It is hereby mutually understood and agreed by and between the parties hereto…