Wait v. Newman

A party wall separates buildings fronting on the north side of Chicago street in Sturgis, Michigan. Plaintiffs building, leased to a mercantile establishment, is to the east of the wall, and that of defendants Newman, leased to defendant Sturgis Theatre Company, is to the west. The contract under which defendants Newman obtained a deed of the property west of the wall, as well as the deed, came from the parties who were then owners of both lots and the buildings thereon. Defendants ’ contract stated

“The parties of the first part hereby * * * agree that they will sell * * * the block * * *…