Sommers v. Reynolds
Michigan Supreme Court
Error to Wayne. (Carpenter, J.) Summary proceedings to recover the possession of a hall. Complainant brings error. The facts are stated in the opinion.
1Opinion of the CourtHooker, J.
The complainant is the owner in fee of premises known as “ Sylvester Hall.” On May 23, 1890, he executed a lease of the same to “W. A. Reynolds and H. A. W. Blackburn, trustees of the Royal Adelphia, Godfrey Conclave No. 131, parties of the second part.” The foregoing is the only illusion to the Godfrey Conclave, or to a trust, that can be found in the lease. This lease was for the term of five years, “on the terms and conditions hereinafter mentioned, to be occupied for holding lodge meetings and socials.” It contained a provision that the said parties of the second part should not re-lease…
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