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Commitment and Contingencies
12 Months Ended
Apr. 30, 2018
Commitment and Contingencies [Abstract]  
Commitment and Contingencies
Note 14 – Commitment and Contingencies

The following schedule shows the composition of net rent expense for operating leases:

  
2018
  
2017
  
2016
 
Minimum Rental
 
$
31,451
  
$
35,464
  
$
37,206
 
Less: Sublease Rentals
  
(708
)
  
(626
)
  
(597
)
Total
 
$
30,743
  
$
34,838
  
$
36,609
 

At April 30, 2018, estimated future minimum annual rental commitments under non-cancelable real and personal property leases, were as follows:

Fiscal Year
 
Amount
(in millions)
 
2019
 
$
31.2
 
2020
  
28.9
 
2021
  
25.5
 
2022
  
21.0
 
2023
  
16.2
 
Thereafter
  
136.5
 
Total
 
$
259.3
 

Rent expense associated with operating leases that include scheduled rent increases and tenant incentives, such as rent holidays or leasehold improvement allowances, are recorded on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease.

We are involved in routine litigation in the ordinary course of our business. A provision for litigation is accrued when information available to us indicates that it is probable a liability has been incurred and the amount of loss can be reasonably estimated. Significant judgment may be required to determine both the probability and estimates of loss. When the amount of the loss can only be estimated within a range, the most likely outcome within that range is accrued. If no amount within the range is a better estimate than any other amount, the minimum amount within the range is accrued. When uncertainties exist related to the probable outcome of litigation and/or the amount or range of loss, we do not record a liability, but disclose facts related to the nature of the contingency and possible losses if management considers the information to be material. Reserves for legal defense costs are recognized when incurred. The accruals for loss contingencies and legal costs are reviewed regularly and may be adjusted to reflect updated information on the status of litigation and advice of legal counsel.  In the opinion of management, the ultimate resolution of all pending litigation as of April 30, 2018, will not have a material effect upon our consolidated financial condition or results of operations.