Simoens v. McMahon

The defendant Thomas McMahon, as administrator of the estate of James McMahon, deceased, leased 320 acres of land to the plaintiff for the term of one year from March 1,1917. The lease was in writing, and contained a clause reading as follows:

“If place not sold by October 1, 1917, second party has the privilege of renting place one year more on same terms.” The rent was fixed at the gross or lump sum of $2,160 per year.

This action was begun in equity on January 10, 1918. The petition alleges that plaintiff went into possession and use of the premises under the lease, and in due time notified…