Crain v. United States

The plaintiffs are, and for many years have been, the owners of a large plantation of more than 51,000 acres in Mississippi County, Arkansas. Approximately 45,000 acres were in cultivation. Cotton was the principal crop raised on this land. In addition, corn, alfalfa, and other crops were grown. During the period 1933 to 1938, inclusive, the crops on the plantation were cultivated and grown by approximately 2,000 tenants, share croppers and day laborers.

During the years 1933 to 1935, inclusive, plaintiffs participated in the agricultural programs under the Agricultural Adjustment Act of May…