Legal Opinion
Sherrard v. Murphy
Michigan Supreme Court
Decided September 27, 1916No. Docket No. 93PublishedCited by 5 opinions
Appeal from Wayne; Hally, J. Bill by Charlotte B. Sherrard and others against Thomas Murphy and Catherine Woods for an injunction. From a decree for complainants, defendant Murphy appeals.
1Opinion of the CourtBrooke, J.
Plaintiffs in this cause are owners of Fox Creek subdivision in the city of Detroit. Lot No. 484 of said subdivision was sold to a Mr. Gannon under a land contract dated February 15, 1911. The restrictive clause contained in said contract was as follows:
“The said party of the second part further expressly covenants with the said parties of the first part, and it is a further condition of this conveyance, that all buildings erected or placed on said property shall face Ashland avenue and shall not be nearer than twenty (20) feet to the front line of said avenue; that no building so erected or…
2Cases cited2 opinions
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