Johnson v. Walton

Jordan, Justice.

This is an appeal from a jury verdict awarding plaintiff a one-half undivided interest in the estate of Tom Alford pursuant to an alleged parol contract, and a tobacco allotment in compensation for services rendered to Tom Alford by plaintiff.

Complaint was filed by Alice Walton against Mamie Lois Johnson, individually and as executrix of the estate of Tom Alford, and Amos Johnson seeking recovery under two counts. In Count 1 she sought $10,000 for services rendered. In Count 2 she sought specific performance of a parol contract allegedly entered into with Tom Alford and Mamie…