Legal Opinion

Putnam v. Tinkler

Michigan Supreme Court

Decided December 24, 1890PublishedCited by 11 opinions

Appeal from Barry. (Hooker, J.) Bill for specific performance. Complainant appeals from decree dismissing bill. The facts are stated in the opinion.

1Opinion of the CourtCahill, J.

The complainant filed her bill in the circuit court for Barry county, in chancery, against Adam Tinkler in his life-time to compel the specific performance of an oral contract for the purchase of the E. i of the S. E. i of section 23, of township 3 N., range 8 W., in Barry county, Mich., claiming that Adam Tinkler held the title in trust for her. The case was tried, argued, and submitted to the court below in the life-time of Adam Tinkler, who died before decree, and the suit was revived against his widow and heirs at law, who appear as defendants in this Court.

The complainant is the daughter…

2Cases cited2 opinions

  1. Twiss v. GeorgeMichigan Supreme Court · 1876
  2. Dragoo v. DragooMichigan Supreme Court · 1883

3Cited by11 opinions

  1. Willard v. ShekellMichigan Supreme Court · 1926
  2. Angeloff v. SmithMichigan Supreme Court · 1931
  3. Taylor v. S. S. Kresge Co.Michigan Supreme Court · 1950
  4. Peoples Savings Bank v. GeistertMichigan Supreme Court · 1931
  5. Hogan v. HoganMichigan Supreme Court · 1915

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