Hutton v. Janz

ERICKSTAD, Chief Justice.

Burton Hutton appealed from a county court judgment in his action for the recovery of damages and the eviction of Blaine, Leona, Alfred, and Irene Janz (hereinafter collectively referred to as Janz) from Hutton’s ranch. Janz cross-appealed. We affirm in part, reverse in part, and remand.

On January 26, 1982, Hutton leased a ranch of approximately 2,550 acres to Janz for a term of five years. The lease required Janz to “well and faithfully till and farm” the ranch “in a good and husband-like manner.” Janz was also required to “furnish at their own cost and expense all…