Huff v. Bretz

This is an action in ejectment to recover possession of a ranch because of alleged breaches of a lease agreement by the defendant, as lessee. Defendant filed an answer, counterclaim and "cross complaint”. The answer denied the breaches of the lease and alleged equitable defenses of waiver and estoppel. The counterclaim sought to recover expenses incurred during occupancy of the property. The "cross complaint” asked for specific performance of the purchase option provision contained in the lease and also sought damages against plaintiffs for misrepresentations.

Because of the equitable defenses…