Wilson v. Campbell

Lyle Brown, Justice.

This appeal comes from a judgment for $2,500 awarded the landlord on the basis of a crop rent note executed by the tenant. Appellee, Madeline F. Campbell, was- the landlord, and appellant, Snow Wilson III, was the tenant. Wilson challenges the judgment on the ground that he purchased the leased lands at a foreclosure sale and before the annual rent note became due on November 15, 1965.

When Madeline Campbell bought the lands in 1963 by quitclaim deed, there was an outstanding mortgage in favor of Merchants Hotel Supply, Inc., for approximately $40,000. Madeline Campbell…