Bussell v. Bishop
Supreme Court of Georgia
Injunction and receivership. Before Judge Eve. Irwin superior court. October 2, 1920. The parties to this suit entered into a contract whereby the landowner was to furnish the land and fertilizer and perhaps the seed, and the other party was to furnish the stock and tools and to perform the labor necessary in the cultivation and gathering of the crops, and they were to divide the crops when gathered.
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Injunction and receivership. Before Judge Eve. Irwin superior court. October 2, 1920. The parties to this suit entered into a contract whereby the landowner was to furnish the land and fertilizer and perhaps the seed, and the other party was to furnish the stock and tools and to perform the labor necessary in the cultivation and gathering of the crops, and they were to divide the crops when gathered. The crops were planted and were being cultivated in accordance with the terms of the contract. It was alleged: that on the 29th day of July Lee Bussell, the defendant, organized a mob, and,…
1Opinion of the CourtHill, J.
(After stating the foregoing facts.) The relation between the parties was that of landlord and cropper. The -relation of landlord and cropper is really the relation of employer and employee. Ordinarily the employer may discharge the employee; and if the employer is solvent the employee is not entitled to an injunction against the employer for a breach of the contract, in the absence of other equitable grounds. It has in effect been held by this court that where the relation of landlord and cropper exists, the landlord can not be enjoined from taking charge of the crops, in the absence of an…
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