Stuart v. Mattern
Michigan Supreme Court
Appeal from Chippewa; Steere, J. Bill by Samuel Stuart and George N. Stuart against Louise S. Mattern, individually, and as administratrix of the estate of George E. Swain, deceased, Bertha A. Swain, and Florence A. Swain to enforce the specific-performance •of a land contract. From a decree for complainants, but dismissing the bill as to Louise S. Mattern individually, all parties appeal.
1Opinion of the CourtMontgomery, J.
This suit is brought by complainants to enforce specific performance of a land contract against the defendant Louise S. Mattern, individually, and also as administratrix of the estate of George E. Swain, deceased, and his widow and heir. Decree was granted in the trial court in favor of complainants and against Louise S. Mattern, as administratrix of said estate, and against the other defendants; but as to Louise S. Mattern individually the bill was dismissed, and from the decree dismissing the bill of complaint as to her individually complainants appeal. Defendants also appeal from the…
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