Morrison v. Meister
Michigan Supreme Court
Appeal from Wayne; Smith (Guy E.), J., presiding. Bill by Mary S. Morrison and another against Saul H. Meister and another for the specific performance of a land contract. From a decree for plaintiffs, defendant Meister appeals.
1Opinion of the CourtFellows, J.
Defendant Meister had purchased a lot on Quincy avenue, Detroit, on contract but had not paid the purchase price in full. Unimproved property was not as salable as that which was improved. Defendant Satovsky Was engaged with his father in building houses. A verbal arrangement was entered into between defendants whereby Meister was to pay up the balance due on his contract and Satovsky was to erect a dwelling house on the lot. Upon the sale of the premises Satovsky was to have his money first, then Meister was to have his money, and the profits were to be equally divided. The title was taken…
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