Patterson Lumber Co. v. Lewis

This proceeding began as an action at law for breach of contract concerning a lease of certain property by plaintiff to defendant. Defendants interposed equitable defenses and counterclaims denominated equitable title, specific performance, estoppel — crops planted, reformation, tender, and estoppel — waiver of time of essence. Plaintiff interposed a reply requesting that the court quiet title, in plaintiff. Plaintiff filed an amended complaint asserting a claim for forcible entry and detainer and breach of contract. The parties treated the issues as joined on these pleadings, without the…