Rucker v. Wyandotte Savings Bank

In the fall of 1961, plaintiff, Edwin Rucker, decided to build a new home on Grosse lie. He obtained plans and contacted various builders for estimates, finally reaching a tentative agreement with Bernard Groves, who was then constructing a house near the proposed home-site.

Rucker went to the offices of defendant Wyandotte Savings Bank to discuss financing and obtain advice on the terms of the construction agreement. One of the bank’s employees suggested changes which were incorporated in the agreement which was then retyped at the bank and signed by Rucker and Groves.

An accord on financing…