Legal Opinion
Clark v. Gustin
Michigan Supreme Court
Decided September 30, 1913No. Docket No. 121Published
Appeal from Shiawassee; Miner, J. Bill by Adelia Clark against Daniel T. Gustin for cancellation of a deed. From a decree for defendant, complainant appeals.
1Opinion of the CourtMoore, J.
On January 8, 1909, the complainant made a warranty deed to defendant of 120 acres of land. The consideration stated therein is “for and in consideration of the execution of a certain contract bearing even date herewith.” The deed contains the following:
“Saving and reserving unto said party of the first part the use of said premises for and during the term of her natural life. Provided always that if said second party shall fail to perform on his part a certain contract made and executed between first party and second party bearing even date herewith, then the estate above conveyed to second…
2Cases cited3 opinions
- Clark v. UlrichMichigan Supreme Court · 1908
- Shepardson v. StevensMichigan Supreme Court · 1889
- Wilson v. WilsonMichigan Supreme Court · 1910