MacKlem v. Warren Construction Co.

Avery C. Macklem, plaintiff, brought suit against the Warren Construction Company, a Michigan corporation, for specific performance of a verbal agreement which he alleged provided for a 30-day extension of .the redemption period of 1 year after a foreclosure of a mortgage by advertisement.

For some years plaintiff owned a 2-family flat centrally located in the city of Detroit. He had received a deed to the property from one of his parents, who 'had. previously owned it for a considerable length, of time. He occupied the upper flat with his 91-year-old mother and rented the lower flat for $80…