Federman v. Van Antwerp

Plaintiff filed this bill seeking specific performance of an option to purchase a vacant lot located on Davison avenue in Detroit.

The option was in writing and was obtained by-plaintiff from defendants Van Antwerp on November 28, 1934, at which time plaintiff, through his agent, one Schubiner, paid the Van Antwerps $25 on the purchase price of $1,250, it being agreed that a further payment of $75 would be made upon the execution of a formal land contract, and the balance of $1,150 within 60 days thereafter. The Van Antwerps agreed to furnish an abstract of the premises before the execution of…