Foster v. Bradney
Supreme Court of Arkansas
Appeal from St. Francis Chancery Court; A. L. Hutchins, Chancellor; 1. The court erred in finding that the 1914 account between Foster and Bradney had been settled, as there is no evidence to sustain the finding.
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Appeal from St. Francis Chancery Court; A. L. Hutchins, Chancellor; 1. The court erred in finding that the 1914 account between Foster and Bradney had been settled, as there is no evidence to sustain the finding. Bradney admits in his pleadings that he was indebted to plaintiff $1,800.23 on the 1914 account, and it was error to refuse to give plaintiff judgment therefor. 2. The court erred in refusing to allow plaintiff’s claim against Bradney and Lawson for the purchase price of the tractor engine and the freight thereon, which plaintiff was compelled to pay, as surety for them. The evidence…
1Opinion of the CourtMcCulloch, C. J.
Appellant, H. A. Foster, purchased a rice farm in St. Francis County during the year 1914, and in the purchase of the farm he assumed performance of a rental contract made by his grantor with appellee, J. F. Bradney, covering the rental of the place for that year. Appellant rented the farm to Bradney and M. R. Lawson for the year 1915, and agree'd to furnish them money and other supplies for the operation of the farm. Appellant claims that Bradney still owes him for a balance due on the account for the year 1914, and that Bradney and Lawson owe him a large balance due for rent and for…
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