Shrum v. Simpson

— Appellant’s decedent oivned and was in the possession of a farm of 160 acres, in Washington county, Indiana. He entered into a farming contract with the appellee for the term of one year from March 1, 1898. The agreement was by parol. By its provisions, the appellee was to have the possession of the tract for one year from and after March 1, 1898; he was to cultivate the same, the decedent designating what crops should be planted, and in what fields they should be raised; appellee was to have the house, the barn, and the garden plot, and was to pay $2.50 per month as rent for them; he was…