Kremer v. Schutz

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Johnston, C. J.:

In this case Mrs. Ellen P. Kremer, the unquestioned owner of a farm, sues William Schütz to recover $200 for the use of the farm for the term of one year beginning March 1, 1907. Schütz entered into *176.a contract with John L. Kremer on September 4, 1906, agreeing to pay him $165 as rent. John L. Kremer ■claimed ownership and the right to lease the land be■cause of a judgment rendered by the district court on June 19,1906, in a divorce proceeding, wherein the land was awarded to him but subjected to a lien in favor of his wife, Ellen P.…