Reed v. Zalm

This is a suit for specific performance of an alleged oral contract for the purchase of lot 30 of Hylewood subdivision, Lansing township, Ingham county, Michigan, and for a determination of the amount due defendants as a result of such sale.

In 1940, plaintiffs, Richard W. Reed and Ruby L. Reed, his wife, were residents of the city of Lansing. Defendant, Dr. Yander Zalm, was their family physician. At this time plaintiffs had 2 children and their living conditions were not entirely satisfactory. In August, 1940, plaintiff Richard W. Reed called on Dr. Vander Zalm to pay a bill. During this…