San Francisco Gas Light Co. v. Dunn

McKinstry, J.:

The clause of the contract between the City and County of San Francisco and plaintiff, of May [19] 24,1869, necessary to be recited, reads: “Upon the expiration of the term of five years, hereinbefore limited, the party of the first part (unless it shall elect and notify the party of the second part of its election to advertise for proposals as hereinafter- provided) shall purchase and take from the party of the second part all the gas required for lighting said city as aforesaid for another term of five years, dating from the expiration of the term hereinbefore limited, and…