Laaker v. Butts

Suit for unlawful detainer, originally filed in Magistrate Court. Trial was held in the Circuit Court of Miller County without a jury; judgment for the lessor. Mr. and Mrs. Laaker were lessors of a tavern in Lake Ozark, Missouri. A dispute between the parties arose concerning the termination date of the lease. The lease executed between the parties recited, “The term of the lease shall be five (5) years beginning March 1, 1967 and ending April 30j 1972.” . (emphasis supplied). The lessors contend the stipulation for a five year term controls, whereas the lessees contend that the stated April…