Miner v. Boynton
Michigan Supreme Court
Appeal from Muskegon; Russell, J. Bill by Thomas G. Miner, executor of the last will and testament of Johannes Harms, deceased, against Milo A. Boynton, Henry Bramer, and Anna S. Reed, for the specific performance of a contract for the sale of land. From a decree dismissing the bill, complainant appeals.
1Opinion of the CourtHooker, C. J.
On July 18, 1895, Harms purchased the premises which constitute the subject-matter of this suit from Boynton, taking an executory contract therefor, and entering into possession. He paid $7 at the time of making the contract, and never paid more. It is said that he did not pay the taxes. He erected some cheap buildings, and lived upon the place until his death, which occurred on June 8, 1900. He had cleared a portion of the land, and cropped it up to the time of his demise. In 1898 one Paine filed her bill to quiet her title to this and other lands, but her bill was dismissed, and the decree…
2Cases cited3 opinions
- Donkersley v. LevyMichigan Supreme Court · 1878
- Sullivan v. DunhamMichigan Supreme Court · 1880
- Paine v. BoyntonMichigan Supreme Court · 1900
3Cited by6 opinions
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