Lieuallen Land & Livestock Corp. v. Heidenrich

This litigation arose over a dispute between plaintiff and defendant concerning a crop lease for the growing and harvesting of corn on defendant’s land. The trial court entered a decree awarding plaintiff a judgment against defendant for $1348.29, and defendant appeals.

1, 2. At the outset it is neeessary to determine whether the matter involved is one at law or in equity. If the cause is a law action, then the rule is well-established that this court is bound by the trial court’s decision if there is substantial evidence to support it. On the other hand, the law is equally clear that equity…