Lazear v. Pendergrass

This is an action in conversion for the value of a cotton crop grown on the premises of defendants Pendergrass during the year 1928 by plaintiff Lazear.

After plaintiff had closed his case, the court-granted defendants’ motion for a directed verdict, and, from such order, plaintiff has appealed.

The complaint, in substance, alleges that prior to March 23, 1928, defendants Pendergrass were negotiating the sale of the premises to one Ella Stevens, and, during such negotiations, authorized such prospective buyer to lease the premises so that they could be cultivated during the year 1928, and that…