Dunn v. Dunn's Estate
Michigan Supreme Court
Error to "Washtenaw; Kinne, J. Charles Dunn presented a claim against the estate of Isaac Dunn, deceased, for the breach of a contract to convey real estate. The claim was disallowed by the commissioners, and claimant appealed to the circuit court, where he obtained a judgment. Defendant brings error.
1Opinion of the CourtMoore, J.
Charles Dunn presented a claim against the estate of his deceased father. His claim was disallowed by the commissioners. He appealed the case to the circuit court, where it was tried by a jury, who rendered a verdict in his favor for $500. The case is brought here by writ of error.
It is the claim of Charles Dunn that in 1876 he moved upon and took possession of a farm belonging to his father, Isaac Dunn, situated in the county of Ingham, embracing some 200 acres of land, under the agreement with his father that he (Charles Dunn) should go on and occupy said farm, and make certain improvements…
2Cases cited3 opinions
- Laird v. LairdMichigan Supreme Court · 1897
- Slack v. NortonMichigan Supreme Court · 1896
- Cotherman v. Estate of CothermanMichigan Supreme Court · 1885
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