Baker v. Glander

The plaintiffs sought reformation of a quitclaim deed or, alternatively, damages. The trial court granted the defendants’ motion for accelerated judgment on the basis that no verbal agreement was completed, and the deed did not comply with the statute of frauds, MCLA § 566.101 et seq. (Stat Ann 1970 Rev § 26.901 et seq.). Plaintiffs appeal as of right to this Court.

There were preliminary discussions between Mr. Baker and Mr. Glander regarding the purchase from an estate of 120 acres in Antrim County. They agreed that Mr. Baker would pay the total purchase price of $7,000 and that he would get…