Legal Opinion
Meade v. Brown
Michigan Supreme Court
Decided June 5, 1922No. Docket No. 15PublishedCited by 10 opinions
Appeal from Gogebic; Driscoll (George O.), J. Bill by William G. Meade against Joseph R. Brown and another for the specific performance of an optional land contract. From a decree for plaintiff, defendants appeal.
1Opinion of the CourtSharpe, J.
On August 17,1912, the parties entered into a written agreement by which defendants leased to plaintiff certain premises in the city of Ironwood used for a livery stable for a term of 10 years at an agreed upon monthly rental. Under its terms plaintiff had the option to extend the lease for an additional 10-year period. This writing also contained the following language in a paragraph separate and distinct from that which preceded or followed it:
“And it is further understood and agreed, that, in consideration of the rental paid as herein specified, the said parties of the first part shall and…
2Cited by10 opinions
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