Steele v. Murphy

Robert H. Dudley, Justice.

This case of first impression involves the interpretation of Ark. Stat. Ann. § 50-531 (Supp. 1981), a law significant to the farming community. This law, enacted in 1981 by the General Assembly, provides as follows:

Termination of oral lease of farm lands. — The owner of farm lands which are leased under an oral agreement may elect not to renew the oral rental or lease agreement for the following calendar year by giving written notice by certified registered mail to the renter or lessee, on or before June 30, that the lease or rental agreement will not be renewed for…