Escher v. Morrison

ALLBEE, Justice.

The question which we must decide is whether “giving” of the statutory notice for termination of a farm tenancy by restricted certified mail is complete without actual receipt of the notice by the person to be notified. The controversy involves the application of sections 562.6 and 562.7, The Code, and focuses on the requirements of section 562.7(3). Relevant parts of those sections follow:

*10562.6 Agreement for termination.

In the case of farm tenants, the tenancy shall continue for the following crop year upon the same terms and conditions as the original lease unless written…