Dexheimer v. Bratrude

Frank T. Gallagher, Justice.

Appeal from an order of the district court denying defendant’s motion: (a) For an order vacating and setting aside the verdict of the jury in favor of the plaintiff; (b) for judgment notwithstanding the verdict; and (c) for a new trial on his counterclaim.

It is undisputed that on or about October 1, 1956, the defendant, owner of a 206-acre farm in Watonwan County, entered into an oral agreement with the plaintiff wherein he leased his farm on a crop-sharing basis. In the fall of that year plaintiff moved some of his machinery and equipment onto the farm and also…