Norton v. Hindsley

Paul Ward, Justice.

The prime issue is whether Mary Gr. Norton (land owner, and appellant here) entered into a valid lease with Roy Hindsley (lessee, and appellee here) for the years 1967, 1968, and 1969. The issue is further clarified by the pleadings — summarized below.

On February 13, 1967 appellant filed a complaint against appellee in circuit court, alleging in substance: appellee is claiming right to possession of certain lands (described in detail), but is in unlawful possession of same; appellee unlawfully refuses to relinquish possession, and; appellant has been damaged in the sum of…