Evans v. Holloway Sand and Gravel, Inc.

Plaintiffs appeal as of right from the circuit court’s decision finding no cause of action as to their claims against defendants Holloway Sand and Gravel, Inc., and its president, Daniel Holloway (henceforth referred to collectively as Holloway). The appeal followed the trial court’s denial of plaintiffs’ motion for additional findings or a new trial.

Plaintiffs C. Merle Dixon and his wife, Alma Dixon, were the owners of approximately 126 acres of land in Washtenaw County. On March 12, 1973, the Dixons entered into a written agreement with Holloway authorizing Holloway to determine whether a…