Marks v. Corliss' Estate

Plaintiff and her husband had title by the entireties to a parcel of land in Detroit, on which was a warehouse. Mr. Marks, without his wife signing, executed to Eeliable Stores Corporation a five-year lease, expiring September 30, 1930, at monthly rental payable on the first day of each month in advance. The lease was transferred to and assumed by John B. Corliss, who died December 24, 1929.

Mr. Marks died November 1,1929. November 9th, Corliss sent a check for the November rent, due November 1st, drawn to Mr. Marks. Plaintiff indorsed her husband’s name on the’check and cashed it. There was…