Blackwell Ford, Inc v. Calhoun

In this action to enforce an option to purchase real property, plaintiff appeals as of right an order of the circuit court granting summary disposition for defendants. We reverse.

In 1973, defendants, owners of a parcel of commercial property, entered into a twenty-year lease with Ford Leasing Development Company. The term of the lease extended until May 31, 1993. Ford Leasing had the right of first refusal with regard to any sale of the premises during the term of the lease.

In 1983, plaintiff became the sublessee of Ford Leasing. Plaintiff’s sublease was coterminous with Ford Leasing’s lease,…