Chapman v. Chapman
Michigan Supreme Court
Appeal from Wayne; Hosmer, J. Bill by Albert J. Chapman against Grace A. Chapman and Amanda L. Chapman to establish in complainant a life estate in certain lands. From a decree dismissing the bill on demurrer, complainant appeals.
1Opinion
ON REHEARING.
Long, C. J.
This cause was in this court at the October term, 1895, and an opinion was filed December 10th following. It is reported at page 144, ante. It was there held that complainant could not enforce the interest he claimed, as it was not in writing, and was therefore prohibited by section 6179, 2 How. Stat. A motion for rehearing was thereafter granted, and counsel for complainant now contend that this court overlooked section 6183, 2 How. Stat., which provides that—
“Nothing in this chapter contained shall be construed, to abridge the powers of the court of chancery to…
2Cases cited11 opinions
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- Tyler v. PeattMichigan Supreme Court · 1874
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- Hooker v. AxfordMichigan Supreme Court · 1876
- Way v. StebbinsMichigan Supreme Court · 1882
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