Legal Opinion

Hough v. Brown

Michigan Supreme Court

Decided February 12, 1895PublishedCited by 12 opinions

Error to Gratiot. (Daboll, J.) Replevin. Defendant brings error. The facts are stated in the opinion.

1Opinion of the CourtMcGrath, C. J.

In April, 1889, plaintiff was the •owner of 40 acres of land, and by written instrument leased the same to Erastus Hewitt for one year, at a given rental. In addition to the stipulation for the payment of the tent, the lease provided that the lessee should pay the road tax, keep the buildings and fences in good repair, should not sublet, and at the expiration of his term should surrender possession. After these provisions there was a general provision that, should the tenant “fail in any of the foregoing promises,” the lease should become null and void, and the lessor might peaceably re-enter…

2Cases cited4 opinions

  1. Miller v. HavensMichigan Supreme Court · 1883
  2. Doty v. GillettMichigan Supreme Court · 1880
  3. Walsh v. MartinMichigan Supreme Court · 1888
  4. Koeleg v. PhelpsMichigan Supreme Court · 1890

3Cited by12 opinions

  1. City of Los Angeles v. AbbottCalifornia Court of Appeal · 1933
  2. In re the Adoption of DavisNew York Surrogate's Court · 1932
  3. Sandy River Coal Co. v. Champion Bridge Co.Court of Appeals of Kentucky (pre-1976) · 1932
  4. De Grasse v. Verona Mining Co.Michigan Supreme Court · 1915
  5. Emmons v. EasterMichigan Court of Appeals · 1975

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