Legal Opinion
Williams v. Kniskern
Michigan Supreme Court
Decided November 3, 1913No. Docket No. 82PublishedCited by 7 opinions
Error to Muskegon; Sullivan, J. Albert L. Williams presented a claim against the estate of Anna Johnson, deceased, for breach of a covenant in a deed. From the allowance of the amount claimed, Philip W. Kniskern, administrator, appealed to the circuit court. Judgment for claimant. Defendant brings error.
1Opinion of the CourtMoore, J.
The following is taken from the brief of counsel for appellant:
“September 28, 1905, Anna Johnson transferred the southerly 59 feet in width of lot 3, of block 20, Sanford’s addition to the village (now city) of Muskegon, which premises are also now known as the southerly or southeasterly 59 feet in width of lot 3, of block 239, according to the revised plat of the city of Muskegon April 9, 1903; said strip having a frontage of 59 feet on Ransom street, and extending same width in an easterly direction to the line between lot 3 and lot 5, of same block. This deed contained a warranty clause as…
2Cases cited21 opinions
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3Cited by7 opinions
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