Wilson v. Muskegon, Grand Rapids & Indiana Railroad

There are two questions raised by the briefs of counsel: (1) Whether the plaintiff proved a prima facie title to the premises in dispute; and (2) whether the statute under, which the defendant’s railroad was located justifies us in holding that it acquired a legal estate or right of possession under an executory contract for the sale of land.

Bach party claims title from Dennis Smith, plaintiff by deed, and defendant under a writing which reads as follows:

“In consideration of the sum of one dollar to me in hand paid, and of other valuable considerations to me moving, I hereby agree to convey,…