Fowler v. Hyland

This suit originated in justice’s court. The' plaintiff declared orally on the following contract:

“Manistee, June 1st, 1880.

In consideration of the sum of one dollar, to me in hand paid, I hereby agree to permit S. W. Fowler and his tenants to pass over the usual road or place for hauling, over my premises, to get to and from his two houses, next north of the river, on Maple street.

Jos. Hyland,

her

Pleasant X Hyland.

mark.

Witness: E. G-. Embler.”

The breach alleged was “ that the said defendants have closed up said road and refused to permit and have not permitted said plaintiff or his tenants to…