Ferris v. Snow
Michigan Supreme Court
Cross-appeals from Wayne; Hosmer, J. Bill by Loyde L. Ferris, individually and as administratrix of the estate of George W. Ferris, deceased, against Frank E. Snow, Fremont Woodruff, William A. Jackson, and Georgia-F. E. Ferris, Jeanette V. Ferris, and Thomas A. Ferris, infants, by Loyde L. Ferris, guardian ad litem, for the specific performance of a land contract. From the decree rendered, all parties except defendant Snow appeal.
1Opinion of the CourtHooker, C. J.
George W. Ferris and the complainant were husband and wife. On January 2, 1893, they joined in. a land contract under seal, whereby they agreed with Frank E. Snow, trustee, to sell to Mm, for the sum of $21,500, certain premises then owned by said George W. Ferris, said Snow, trustee, undertaking to pay therefor in the manner and at the times specified in the contract. Ferris subsequently died, and after payment of interest to her for some time, in which defendants Snow, Woodruff, and Jackson participated, each paying one-third, this bill was filed to foreclose the land contract, by the…
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