Levandowski v. Althouse
Michigan Supreme Court
Appeal from St. Clair; Law, J. Bill by Charles Levandowski against Henry Althouse for the specific performance of a land contract. From a decree dismissing the bill, complainant appeals.
1Opinion of the CourtCarpenter, J.
This is a suit in chancery to enforce the specific performance of a land contract, whereby defendant agreed to sell to complainant certain land in the city of Port Huron. It was the claim of complainant that this land contract was oral, made valid by complainant’s taking possession, and that complainant was entitled to a deed free and clear of all incumbrances and easements. It was the claim of defendant that the contract was in writing, and that it contained this provision:
“The party of the second part [complainant] hereby agrees that he will cause a roadway of the width of twelve feet to be…
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