Davis v. Steingass
Michigan Supreme Court
Appeal from Wayne; Mandell (Henry A.), J. Bill by Jules J. Davis and another against William C. Steingass to enjoin the violation of a contract of sale and for damages. Defendant brought an action at law for the amount of a note. The cases were consolidated and heard as one. From the decree rendered, both parties appeal.
1Opinion of the CourtBird, J.
Defendant, Steingass, was a retail dealer in meats, canned goods and vegetables in the city of Detroit. His place of business was 2479 East Jefferson avenue. He had run the place for several years and had an established and profitable trade. Plaintiff Davis was acquainted with the handling of meats and he and his co-plaintiff, McMurtrie, concluded they would try and buy defendant’s business. The first conference they had with defendant was in January, 1920. Following this they had several conferences, but nothing was concluded. Finally, on March 12th, defendant submitted to them in writing…
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