Briggs v. City of Grand Rapids

In conformance with the resolution adopted by its common council, the city of Grand Rapids, in 1911, purchased 12 acres of land for park purposes from Charles S. Briggs, its owner, and one of the plaintiffs in this cause. The deed executed by Briggs showed a consideration of $6,000, and these words followed the description of .the property:

“This purchase of land is for park purposes.”

Plaintiffs claim that the original price asked by Briggs was $15,000; but that, owing to the fact that the property was to be purchased by the city for park purposes, and would be known as “Briggs Park, ’ ’ he…