Briggs v. Chase, 105 Me. 317 (1909)

Citation: Briggs v. Chase, 105 Me. 317 (1909)
Parent Document: Briggs v. Chase, 105 Me. 317 (1909)
Jurisdiction: Maine (state)
Effective Date: 1909-04-06
Original Source: https://www.courtlistener.com/opinion/5118602/briggs-v-chase/ ↗

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We are of opinion that the intent and purpose of the lease before us was to make a demise in presentí to take effect in futuro, at the option of the lessee. In Sweetser v. McKenney, 65 Maine, supra, the term of the lease was fixed "for five years and as much longer as he desires.” The court held that the effect of this language was a present demise to take effect in the future. This was a case of forcible entry and detainer, and it appears that the plaintiff gave no notice for the renewal of his lease, but, on the contrary, was notified by the lessor in writing that his tenancy would cease at the expiration of the term of his lease. The new term "as much longer as he desires” it will be observed, is without limitation or certainty.

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