Kraus v. A. H. D. H. Morris

In the years 1917, 1918, and 1919 appellant, Kraus, rented 100 acres of farm land from appellees Morris. The latter operated a store and gin, both of which were patronized by Kraus during the period mentioned, and thus from time to time Kraus became indebted to appellees for rent, merchandise, and tolls. On December 19, 1917, the parties had a settlement leaving Krabs owing appellees a balance of $150, which at his instance the latter agreed to carry over to the end of the next “crop year.” On December 30 of the following year, 1918, Kraus’ account amounted to $462, including the balance due,…