Butler v. Iron Cliffs Co.
Michigan Supreme Court
Appeal from Marquette. (Stone, J.) Bill for specific performance of land contract. Both parties appeal. The: facts are stated in the opinion.
1Opinion of the CourtLong, J.
It is alleged in the bill of complaint:
*711. That the defendant was the owner of certain lands situate in Marquette county, and, being disposed to sell the same, addressed a written communication to complainant, September 19, 1891, containing a proposition to. sell the same, specifying the price per acre.
• 2. That the complainant, on October 17 following,, accepted such proposition by writing, and on October 1&> he received a telegram from the president of defendant:, company, saying: “Will send deed to-morrow.”
3. That the aggregate purchase price specified in the) proposition was $28,200, which…
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