Goldstick v. Thomas

Defendants own lots 608 and 609 in Linwood Heights subdivision at the comer of Cortland and Lawton avenues, Detroit. Plaintiffs own an adjoining lot on Cortland. The lots in the subdivision, with very few exceptions, are 35 feet wide. The restrictions imposed on the lots, and to which those of the parties are subject, are, quoting in part:

“All lots, excepting those lots fronting on Linwood avenue, shall be used solely for residence purposes. No single dwelling shall be erected on any of said lots, the cost of construction of which shall be less than $3,500.

“No building shall be erected nearer…