Bellows v. Crow

DUNAGAN, Chief Justice.

This is a forcible detainer suit filed by the appellant, James Bellows, against the appel-lee, Calvin Crow. The major question on appeal is the validity of a renewal option contained in a lease covering the premises in controversy.

The appellee entered into a lease agreement on November 1, 1960, with Mrs. J. P. Hickey, owner of the property in question at that time. The lease was for a period of five (5) years beginning October 1, 1960, payable on the first day of each month at the rate of $60.00 per month, being the aggregate sum of $3,600.00. Said lease contained an…