Lanski v. Montealegre

In 1919 William Eiler, defendants’ predecessor in title, acquired title to about 20 acres of land near Lake Michigan in Berrien county. The land was unimproved except for 3 buildings and a residence located on what is now known as lot 1. Until about 1922 Mr. Eiler and another conducted a hotel and restaurant business in those buildings. In 1922 Mr. Eiler and his iiartner divided the land, his partner taking the business and moving it across the road, Mr. Eiler retaining part of the land, .including lot 1, as well as a 30-foot access strip to Lake Michigan. He continued to maintain his…