Lingle v. Owosso Sugar Co.
Michigan Supreme Court
Error to Shiawassee; Smith, J. Trover by Ann E. Lingle against the Owosso Sugar Company. There was judgment for plaintiff on a verdict directed by the court, and defendant brings error.
1Opinion of the CourtHooker, J.
The plaintiff owned a farm on section 30, in Caledonia township. On the 13th day of March, 1903, Marble made a contract with the defendant to raise 30 or 40 acres of beets on this section. The land was not more specifically described, but it is perhaps a reasonable inference that he designed to rent the land from the plaintiff, which he did on March 31st, by taking a written lease (acknowledged as of that date, though dated March 30, 1903) for 70 acres, upon which the beets in controversy were afterwards raised. The contract with defendant was in writing, and attempted to vest title to the…
2Cases cited3 opinions
- Campbell v. RemalyMichigan Supreme Court · 1897
- Vining v. MillarMichigan Supreme Court · 1898
- Hudson v. McKaleMichigan Supreme Court · 1895
3Cited by2 opinions
- Wierman v. Bay City-Michigan Sugar Co.Michigan Supreme Court · 1905
- Nibbelink v. Coopersville State BankMichigan Supreme Court · 1938