St. James v. Embury-Martin Lumber Co.

On August 13, 1915, the parties entered into the following contract:

“Memorandum of agreement made and entered into this 13th day of August, 1915, by and between William St. James, of St. Ignace, Michigan, party of the first part and the Embury-Martin Lumber Company, a corporation, of Cheboygan, Michigan, party of the second part.

“Witnesseth: Whereas the party of the first part is the owner of all timber with the right to cut same, on the following described lands (description).

“And whereas the parties hereto desire that the saw log timber shall be lumbered and sold by first party to second…