Jones v. Harsha

October 19, 1916, Walter S. Harsha, by warranty deed delivered in escrow, conveyed certain premises on Larned street, city of Detroit, to Jennie W. Jones for life, for the uses and upon the trusts and with the powers and provisions therein limited, declared and expressed, with remainder over to John W. Harsha, subject to a contingent obligation. The deed provided that a mortgage upon the property-should be paid out of the grantor’s estate; that the life tenant should, out of the income, pay all taxes and assessments, keep the premises in repair, wear and tear and damage by the elements…