Rogers v. Moss

Ed. F. McFaddin, Justice.

This case stems from a dispute between appellant, Rogers, and appellee, Koonce, as rival purchasers of a forty-acre tract (hereinafter called “the land”). The appellee, Billie Moss, a Negro, is the common source of title.

FACTS

In March, 1942, Billie Moss contracted to sell the land to his brother, Andrew Moss, for a consideration of $450. A form of contract was used under which Andrew Moss rented the land from Billie Moss and executed to him nine promissory notes) each for $50, due serially and annually on January 1 of each year thereafter, until all should be paid in…