Seeley v. Phi Sigma Delta House Corp.

This is a building restriction case, and presents the question whether use of property, restricted by covenant running with the land to “one single private dwelling house,” prohibits the erection and use of a college fraternity or chapter house. Plaintiffs own and reside upon premises in a residential district in the city of Ann Arbor, restricted by deed, as above mentioned. Defendants Lloyd purchased premises adjoining plaintiffs, subjected by deed to the same restriction, and sold the premises to defendants Menefee on land contract, carrying the restriction, and the Menefees sold their…