Fendt v. Tarabusi

This is a summary proceeding to recover possession of a farm located in the county of Oakland, Michigan. To review a judgment in the circuit court in favor of the plaintiffs, the defendant has brought error.

The sole question involved is whether Ludovic Tarabusi is a necessary party defendant. Ludovic is a brother of the defendant, Anthony.. The claim is that he furnished a portion of the property that was used as a down payment and is entitled to a third of the vendee’s interest in the contract. The question was tried out by the court without a jury. The judge filed an opinion in which he…