Cappiello v. Hingle

On October 16, 1928, plaintiff leased from one Zuchowski the trapping rights on certain lands in Plaquemine parish. The terms of the lease were that “this lease is made for a period of one year for and in consideration of $100, to be paid by December 20th 1928; subject to renewal under the same terms' and conditions,” which lease was duly recorded, and on its face expired on October 16, 1929, unless renewed.

But plaintiff took no steps at any time before the expiration of the lease to renew the same, or notify the lessor of his intention to do so; the first notice of his intention to renew the…