Scripps v. Sweeney
Michigan Supreme Court
Cross-appeals from Wayne; Brooke, J. Bill by William A. Scripps against John S. Sweeney to remove a cloud upon the title to certain corporate stock. Defendant filed an answer in the nature of a cross-bill, making Edward W. Scripps and other parties defendant to the cross-bill, and prayed for the specific performance of certain contracts. From a decree for complainant, defendant and cross-defendant Edward W. Scripps appeal.
1Opinion of the CourtHooker, J.
In the year 1887 John S. Sweeney and three brothers, named, respectively, James E. Scripps, George H. Scripps, and Edward W. Scripps, made the contract which is the subject of this suit. William A. Scripps is one of three residuary legatees of said George H. Scripps, now deceased, viz., himself, Ellen Scripps, and Edward W. Scripps, and has filed the original bill in this suit, praying the removal of a cloud from his title to certain stock, and copartnership interests, which he claims under *150the will of said George H. Scripps. Said cloud is alleged to consist of a claim made by said John S.…
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