Legal Opinion

Hutton v. Sherrard

Michigan Supreme Court

Decided December 19, 1914No. Docket No. 25PublishedCited by 17 opinions

Appeal from Wayne; Codd, J. . Bill by George E. Hutton and another against Charlotte Berry Sherrard and others for specific performanee of a contract. From a decree for defendants, complainants appeal.

1Opinion of the CourtBird, J.

In June, 1905, complainants entered into an agreement with. Joseph Berry of' Detroit, whereby they were to act as his, selling agents, for a period of two years, of certain lots owned by him in Fairview village. Certain preliminary work was necessary to get the lots ready for the market, and it was stipulated that complainants should look after this work, such as grading roads, planting trees, and constructing sidewalks, the cost of which was to be borne by Mr. Berry. The cost of advertising and selling and making collections on deferred payments was to be borne by complainants. Lots were to…

2Cases cited7 opinions

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  5. McNutt v. DixMichigan Supreme Court · 1890

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3Cited by17 opinions

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