Riis v. Day

Appellants, Irvin G. and Charlotte A. Riis, commenced action in the District Court, First Judicial District, Broadwater County, for damages for breach of a renewal provision in a lease. The appellants appeal the District Court’s order granting summary judgment to the respondents, Robert J. and Donna Rae Day.

On June 1, 1976, the appellants entered a two year lease agreement with Ned George, the father of respondent Donna Rae Day and the then owner of the subject property. The lease was typed by appellant Charlotte Riis. It contained a renewal provision which reads as follows:

“Lessees are…