Walker & Co. v. Davis

Defendant Samons owned a one-story building and a' two-story building in the business section of the city of Flint. The plaintiff leased the roof of the two-story building for its exclusive use in sign displays; Subsequently, the defendant Joseph Pence leased the roof of the one-story building for similar purposes. The buildings are separated by a vacant space of 114 feet. Mr. Pence began the erection of a sign on his building. The plaintiff filed this bill to enjoin him on the theory that if the sign is erected according to the plans in the building inspector’s office, it will partially…