Wayne Woods Land Co. v. Beeman
Michigan Supreme Court
Appeal from Wayne; Brown (William B.), J., presiding. Bill by the Wayne Woods Land Company against Sarah Beeman and others for the specific performance of a land contract. From a decree dismissing the bill, plaintiff appeals.
1Opinion of the CourtBird, J.
Defendants are three elderly ladies who, in September, 1916, resided on a farm of 75 acres one mile from the village of Wayne. On September 26, 1916, Mr. Carlton A. Beardsley, a lawyer and real estate dealer, who resided in Detroit, called upon them at their home and inquired of Sarah and Caroline if they desired to sell their farm. They indicated they might be induced to do so. Considerable talk ensued about thé price, after which Mr. Beardsley drew up an option, giving to himself the right to purchase the premises at any time within three months from that date for a consideration of…
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