Leathers v. Leathers

This is a controversy between mother and son based on certain transactions between them relating to the operation of a 108-acre ranch where they both were living and an additional 200 acres under lease from other persons. The mother had inherited a life estate therein from her deceased husband, the remainder vesting in six children, including defendant.

Defendant first worked on the ranch prior to his father’s death for approximately $4 per day and thereafter continued to be employed by the mother at wages which ultimately were increased to $180 per month.

In 1938 plaintiff developed serious…