Olds v. Jamison

This is an action for the replevin of wheat planted by the plaintiff and harvested by the defendant after the expiration of a lease. The court found generally in favor of the plaintiff and the defendant has appealed.

In January 1971, the plaintiff, Lester Olds, and Charles Matteson discussed and agreed on the general terms of a lease on a 480-acre farm owned by Matteson located near Gordon, Nebraska. The plaintiff and Matteson went to the office of an attorney in Gordon, Nebraska, to have him prepare the lease for them. When the lease was ready some days later, it was mailed to Matteson at his…