George J. Cooke Co. v. Kaiser

Plaintiffs in error contend that they were not unlawfully withholding the premises from defendant in error when sued, because they had an oral contract with Godenrath to extend their lease another year from May 1, 1909, which contract was made prior to defendant in error’s lease. Their position is that although an oral lease for more than one year may be void as to the duration of the term, yet, tenants in possession under such an agreement are not trespassers, but should be treated as tenants until their tenancy is terminated by proper notice to quit. No extension of the time of their lease…