Goss v. Iverson

TAYLOR, Justice.

In March, 1949, the plaintiff (appellant) leased 50 acres to defendant Joe Flores for the crop season extending to December 15, 1949. The lease was subsequently extended to the entire 160 acre farm by oral agreement. It was understood that Flores had money coming to him from a source in California which would enable him to pay the expenses of operating the farm. This did not materialize and the plaintiff began advancing money to the tenant, and on July 16th had advanced approximately $2300.00. On that date the tenant and his wife gave the plaintiff a note for $2500.00, due…