Robinson v. Morse

Appellant, Dr. Carl R. Robinson, appeals from a $12,000 judgment for appellee, J.T. Morse, on appellee's counterclaim. We affirm.

Appellant has owned a farm of approximately 275 acres in Bibb County since 1972. At the time appellant purchased the farm, appellee and his family were renting a house thereon from the previous owner. Appellant and appellee entered into an agreement whereby appellee would work and perform various services in exchange for rent. Dispute arose in fall, 1974, which led to this suit.

Appellant filed an unlawful detainer action in January, 1975, in Bibb County Circuit…