Baker v. Temple
Michigan Supreme Court
Error to Muskegon; Sessions, J. Assumpsit by John D. Baker against Ansel F. Temple for breach of a contract for the sale of a boat. Judgment for plaintiff is reviewed by defendant on writ of error.
1Opinion of the CourtHooker, J.
Defendant was owner of a steamer known as the “Rudolph.” While she lay sunk at a dock in Muskegon, plaintiff made an agreement of purchase for $800. He paid $25 down, and was to pay the remainder at a later date. The parties disagree about the time for the payment; defendant claiming that he was to pay within four weeks, plaintiff that it was to be after his return from a trip to Georgian Bay. Some six weeks later one' Moiles purchased the boat from defendant for $800. On learning this, plaintiff tendered defendant the remainder of the price agreed upon by them. Defendant offered to show…
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