Washtenaw Lumber Co. v. Belding

Charles Belding and Marie Belding, his wife, owned a small parcel of land on which was an old frame dwelling. Alvin C. Austin purchased of them on executory land contract. Freeman Lincoln entered into what is called a purchase agreement with Austin. This agreement is not in the record. Such evidence of it as is disclosed indicates that Lincoln’s interest in the property under the agreement was that of contract purchaser. Lincoln tore down the old house and began erecting a new one, using a part at least of the old material, plaintiff lumber company furnishing from time to time material for…