Ferris v. Poucher
Michigan Supreme Court
Appeal from Lenawee; Chester, J. Bill by Albert Ferris, administrator of the estate of Katie Ann Baer, deceased, against William R. Poucher, administrator of the estate of John A. Baer, deceased, and others, to reach certain funds in the hands of defendant administrator. From a decree for complainant, defendants appeal. Complainant’s decedent, Katie Ann Baer, and defendant Poucher’s decedent, John A. Baer, were husband and wife.
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Appeal from Lenawee; Chester, J. Bill by Albert Ferris, administrator of the estate of Katie Ann Baer, deceased, against William R. Poucher, administrator of the estate of John A. Baer, deceased, and others, to reach certain funds in the hands of defendant administrator. From a decree for complainant, defendants appeal. Complainant’s decedent, Katie Ann Baer, and defendant Poucher’s decedent, John A. Baer, were husband and wife. The other defendants are the devisees and children of John A. Baer, — all but Rose Williamson being the children by a former marriage. Mr. Baer died February 2, 1905.…
1Opinion of the CourtGrant, C. J.
(after stating the facts). Complainant was possessed of a life estate by the will of her husband. The defendants desired to buy that interest so that they might sell the land to advantage. They agreed upon terms. They settled upon the present value of her life estate as $1,500 and certain other property. She agreed to accept that consideration and to convey the land upon its receipt. The question is not affected by her agreement to execute a deed. Had the contract contained no clause for executing a deed, she could have been compelled to execute the proper deed upon payment of the…
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