Legal Opinion
Cooper v. Pierson
Michigan Supreme Court
Decided December 21, 1920No. Docket No. 100PublishedCited by 23 opinions
Appeal from Genesee; Black (Edward D.), J. Bill by Morris Cooper against Fred D. Pierson and others for the specific performance of an option contract. From the decree rendered, plaintiff and defendant Fred D. Pierson appeal.
1Opinion of the CourtBird, J.
Defendants, who were the. owners of certain lots on North Saginaw street, in the city of Flint, .gave plaintiff a 30-day option thereon, reading as follows :
“May 26, 1919.
“In consideration of one ($1.00) dollar, we, the undersigned, agree to give option to Morris Cooper oh lots 831, 833 and 835, North Saginaw street, for the sum of two hundred sixty and no/100 dollars per front foot. It is agreed that first payment be made five thousand dollars. Balance to be secured by deed of trust for five years with six per cent, interest. This option will expire on June 26, 1919.
“Fred D. Pierson,
“Robert…
2Cases cited7 opinions
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3Cited by23 opinions
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