Legal Opinion
Johnson v. Wilson
Michigan Supreme Court
Decided December 9, 1896PublishedCited by 4 opinions
Appeal from Wayne; Haire, J., presiding. Bill by William 0. Johnson against Mary Wilson for the rescission of a land contract, and for the repayment of money paid thereon. From a decree for complainant, defendant appeals.
1Opinion of the CourtMoore, J.
February 4, 1893, a contract was made between the parties to this litigation for the sale by Mrs. Wilson to Mr. Johnson of the undivided eight-thirteenths of 13 acres of land for the sum of $13,950, payable $4,000 down, $2,000 on or before July 1, 1894, $2,000 on or before July 1, 1895, and the remainder within five years, with interest at 6 per cent. The land contract, which was signed by the parties, contained the following provisions:
“ In case the party of the second part or his assigns shall plat the said premises, and shall cause Springwells and Casper avenues to be opened in a northerly…
2Cases cited4 opinions
- Albany City Savings Institution v. . BurdickNew York Court of Appeals · 1881
- Bush v. MerrimanMichigan Supreme Court · 1891
- De Riemer v. CantillonNew York Court of Chancery · 1819
- Conlin v. MasecarMichigan Supreme Court · 1890
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