Herreid v. Broadhead

The confusion which exists concerning title to crops on which Buros gave the chattel mortgage to the Westby State Bank arises out of the misinterpretation by the respondent of the contract made March 5, 1929. Mr. Buros agreed to work for appellant, exacting as his pay for such work a portion of the crop. The agreement is characterized by certain specific stipulations which distinguish it from a lease. The title to the crops until an actual division was made and possession accorded Buros was in the landowner. The governing provisions briefly quoted are: “The second party hereby agrees to work…