Putnam v. Russell
Michigan Supreme Court
Error to Shiawassee. (Newton, J.) Appeal from decision of commissioners ’on claims. Plaintiff brings error. The facts are stated in the opinion.
1Opinion of the CourtMcGrath, J.
Henry J. Carlough conveyed to plaintiff, by quitclaim deed, 30 acres of land, the title to 10' acres of which failed.
Carlough died, and plaintiff presented a claim against his estate for $06, the proportion paid for this 10 acres. The proofs clearly showed that at the time of the conveyance it was well understood by both grantor and grantee that Oarlough's title to this 10 acres was in dispute, and it was agreed between the parties that if the title to this 10 acres should fail the amount paid therefor should be refunded to plaintiff. The circuit court, upon appeal thereto, admitted all the…
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