Corning v. Loomis
Michigan Supreme Court
Error to Isabella; Davis, J., presiding. Ejectment by Grurdon Corning against Daniel Loomis and wife. From a judgment for plaintiff on verdict directed by tbe court, defendants bring error.
1Opinion of the CourtLong, C. J.
This is an action of ejectment to recover possession of certain lands described in the declaration. *24Upon the trial it was shown that plaintiff had title, but defendants claim that they were in possession under a certain contract for the sale of the lands to them. The claimed contract of sale is evidenced by certain letters passing between the parties. November 4, 1891, defendant Daniel Loomis wrote the plaintiff that he desired to purchase the land, and asked him to draw up a contract of sale, and send it to him. He then stated in the letter:
“ I agree to pay $25 March the 20th, and $25 every…
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