Grand Rapids Trust Co. v. Atherton

Maude D. Atherton had been married for approximately 20 years to Dr. Alfred W. Atherton, a dentist of Grand Rapids, whose son by a previous marriage, Ernest A. Atherton, is defendant herein. Mrs. Atherton regarded Ernest as her own son and he in turn showed her great filial devotion and affection. She owned considerable real estate, consisting principally of vacant lots, but also of some income-producing property. She had owned a cottage at Big Pine Lake near Grand Rapids and on or about November 1, 1933, sold it on land contract to Ernest for $1,200, payable at the rate of $10 per month with…