Donnelly v. Spitza

This is an action to restrain erection of an “income bungalow” on a lot restricted to “only single dwelling houses, duplex or' double houses,” costing not less than $6,500. The restrictions were imposed in October, 1919, defendant Spitza purchased in November, 1919, and began construction in 1927. The term “income bungalow” was not known in Detroit when these restrictions were written. It became current some four to six years ago. It signifies generally a story-and-a-half house of bungalow type, and was developed to aid the owner financially in enabling him to occupy the lower story and to…