Czerner v. Kerby

COMPTON, Justice.

The question here presented is whether natural grass, straw, and stalk pastures are “crops” as contemplated in a lease agreement existing between the landlord and tenant.

Charles Wiseman, appellee’s predecessor in interest, leased to appellants for agricultural purposes what is known as a “model farm” near Springer, New Mexico, containing 627.5 acres. The duration of the tenancy was five years commencing November 20, 1945, and terminating November 20, 1950. It specifically provides that either party may terminate the lease on the 20th day of November of any year by giving…