Kelp v. McManus

The first action, No. 14894, was begun in January, 1932, and was brought by the present appellant against the present appellee. This appellee was at that time a tenant upon the farm of this appellant. She sued for “rent due” to the amount of $110.80. In that action this appellee admitted the item of rent, in the amount claimed, but presented a counterclaim for $204 for alleged services rendered. His account was unliquidated and in dispute. The jury allowed it to the amount of $144 and rendered a verdict for the appellee for a balance of $34.25. On motion for new trial the court required the…