Wilson v. Knapp
Michigan Supreme Court
Appeal from Oakland; Smith, J. Bill by Walter H. Wilson against Clarissa Knapp to compel the specific performance of a land contract. From a decree for complainant, defendant appeals.
1Opinion of the CourtMcAlvay, J.
On January 1, 1900, complainant entered into a contract in writing with defendant for the purchase of a certain lot in the village of Oxford, Oakland county, which defendant agreed to convey in fee simple for the sum of $125 in installments with interest. Defendant acquired title to this property from her deceased husband by will. Complainant, upon his purchase, went into possession and made improvements upon the lot and began to erect a building thereon. The payments of-the purchase price and interest were made promptly. At or about the time the last payment became due, complainant insisted…
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