Milbrand Co. v. Department of Social Services

Plaintiff appeals, as of right, the trial court’s order granting summary judgment in favor of defendant, Michigan Department of Social Services.

In February of 1978, the City of Detroit, as owner of the land known as 1960 West Lafayette in Detroit, entered into an agreement with Woodridge Investment Company whereby the latter would purchase such land from the city and construct a building "in accordance with plans the city had reviewed and approved”.

On May 3, 1978, the city conveyed the land to Woodridge Investment Company which, in turn, conveyed the land to another partnership,…