Legal Opinion
Butcher v. Burton Abstract & Title Co.
Michigan Court of Appeals
Decided March 7, 1974No. Docket 17063PublishedCited by 8 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtLesinski, C. J.
The plaintiffs, Robert E. Butcher and Gladys K. Butcher, appeal from an order issued by Wayne County Circuit Judge Charles Kaufman granting defendant Burton Abstract and Title Company’s motion for summary judgment. The facts precipitating this appeal are not disputed.
The plaintiffs purchased property in Grosse lie. Township on June 16, 1966. Defendant issued its owner’s title insurance policy covering the property dated July 21, 1966. The terms of the policy contract insured the plaintiffs "against all loss or damage * * * which the insured shall sustain by reason of the failure or…
2Cases cited8 opinions
- Gaunt v. BrownSupreme Court of the United States · 1972
- Municipal Investors Ass'n v. City of BirminghamMichigan Supreme Court · 1941
- Butcher v. Township of Grosse IleMichigan Supreme Court · 1972
- Mayers v. Van SchaickNew York Court of Appeals · 1935
- Cemansky v. FitchSupreme Court of Iowa · 1903
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3Cited by8 opinions
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