Welch v. Whelpley
Michigan Supreme Court
Appeal from Yan Burén. (Mills, J.) • Bill filed for the specific performance of a parol contract to convey land. Complainants appeal. The facts are stated in the opinion and head-notes.
1Opinion of the CourtCampbell, C. J.
This was a bill filed to obtain specific performance of an agreement claimed to have been made by defendant, father of complainant Eleanor Welch, whereby he agreed, in substance, that if his son-in-law and daughter would settle down on the premises in question, near him, he would convey them the land.
As complainants represent the matter, Mrs. Welch was, when quite young, — about 16 or 17 years old, — sought in marriage by one Bannon, and defendant promised that if she would marry Bannon he would give her this land, and help improve it. She married Bannon, and something was *19done towards…
2Cited by26 opinions
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- In re Williams' EstateMichigan Supreme Court · 1895
- In Re Scheyer's EstateMichigan Supreme Court · 1953
- Michigan Crown Fender Co. v. WelchMichigan Supreme Court · 1920
- Swales v. JacksonIndiana Supreme Court · 1890
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