Young v. Moore

Lyle Brown, Justice.

Plaintiffs-appellants, Young and wife, sued appellees, Moore and wife, for title to and possession of a mobile home, for $450.00 allegedly owed for two bulls, and for $90.00 for hay. The chancellor denied relief and appellants assert two points for reversal. The affirmative defense of payment, so they contend, was not pleaded, and the trial court erred in permitting the introduction of an alleged receipt for payment; and the credible testimony preponderates in favor of appellants.

Three transactions between the parties gave rise to this lawsuit. The Youngs leased their farm…