Scott v. Hyde

SABERS, Justice.

Bob and Steve Hyde (Hydes) appeal a judgment declaring the termination of their lease interest in certain farmland.

Facts

In 1967, Eileen Gerken (Gerken) acquired a quarter section of farmland in Sully County, South Dakota. She lived on the farmstead on the property and rented out the farmland. Under a five-year written lease, Gerken cash rented the farmland to Hydes in 1981.1 The lease expired on December 24, 1986. In September of 1986, Hydes informally spoke with Gerken on the main street of Onida, South Dakota. Gerken told Hydes that she was considering selling the property…