Hopka v. Forbes

On January 21, 1930, plaintiff commenced a forcible entry and detainer action to recover possession of a building in Klamath Falls, Oregon, which he had leased to the defendant Forbes for a period of five years beginning January 14, 1925. The lease contained the following provision:

“3. At least thirty (30) days before the expiration of the term of the lease the lessee shall give the lessor written notice of an intention to surrender said premises at the expiration of such term and if such notice be not given, the lessee shall be liable for an additional monthly instalment of rent at the same…