Brunsell v. City of Zeeland

In this case, plaintiff Eleanor Brunsell claims that defendant city of Zeeland is hable to her as an intended third-party beneficiary under a contract between the city and another party. The trial court granted summary disposition in favor of the city. The Court of Appeals affirmed in an unpublished opinion, relying on the lead opinion in Koenig v South Haven, 460 Mich 667; 597 NW2d 99 (1999). We agree with the conclusion of the lower courts that plaintiff was not an intended third-party beneficiary under the circumstances of this case and, accordingly, affirm the Court of Appeals resolution…