Griffin v. McKnight
Michigan Supreme Court
Error to Kent; Grove, J. Assumpsit by Gertrude T. Griffin against William F. McKnight upon a contract of guaranty. From a judgment for defendant, plaintiff brings error.
1Opinion of the CourtMoore, J.
In October, 1894, Mrs. Flanagan bought a piano of Mrs. Weeden, and agreed to pay therefor $375, — $50 down, and the balance at intervals stated in a written contract made by Mrs. Flanagan to Mrs. Weeden. This contract retained the title in Mrs. Weeden until the *469payments for the instrument were made in full. The payment of this contract was guaranteed by the defendant. The defendant, acting for Mrs. Weeden, negotiated a sale of this contract, through M. F. Griffin, acting as her agent, to Gertrude T. Griffin, the plaintiff. The plaintiff claimed that ihe amount due on the contract was not…
2Cases cited2 opinions
- McRae v. Garth Lumber Co.Michigan Supreme Court · 1894
- Compton v. BlairMichigan Supreme Court · 1873
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