Seymour v. Bruce

McMurray, Presiding Judge.

Plaintiff Bruce’s complaint alleged that defendant Seymour, f/k/a Barker, “is indebted to him in the sum of $55,000 as the balance due upon a contract and settlement agreement made and entered into between the parties.” Defendant’s answer denied that plaintiff is entitled to any relief against defendant and raised several defenses including an allegation that any contract or settlement agreement between the parties was predicated upon an illegal or immoral consideration.

The evidence at trial shows that defendant and her now deceased husband, operated a farm. When…