Muskegon Lumber & Fuel Co. v. Johnson

This case involves an appeal from a directed verdict in favor of defendant, John S. Johnson, and intervenor, Vivian G-. Johnson. The essential facts are not in dispute. Plaintiff, Muskegon Lumber & Fuel Company, instituted an action against John S. Johnson, in his individual capacity, for indebtedness for lumber and materials supplied Mm in connection with his contracting business. Pri- or to May 31, 1952, John S. Johnson and Vivian G-. Johnson, his wife, had resided at 1945 Smith street, Muskegon, Michigan, they having jointly owned a vendee’s interest in a land contract dated May 25, 1951.…