Bennett v. Shipman

Sognier, Judge.

This appeal involves a suit for breach of contract based on a written lease. Bennett leased certain property to Shipman on December 28, 1968; the lease commenced on January 1,1968 and terminated on December 31,1978 and contained an option to renew for an additional five years on written notice by Shipman at least 90 days prior to the lease termination date. On December 26, 1972 Shipman subleased the property, with Bennett’s written consent, to Laurence Goetz, Jr. On September 26, 1978 written notice was given by Shipman that he intended to exercise his option and renew the…