Keyworth v. Wiechers

In this case, after considerable delay, a rehearing was granted. Having written the opinion which temporarily prevailed, I have, after reconsideration, seen no reason for changing* the result arrived at when the case was originally decided and reported. Keyworth v. Wiechers, 269 Mich. 687.

When the case was before considered, emphasis was perhaps not placed upon the most vital principles involved. In what follows, the order of discussion of the questions considered is not the same as in the original opinion.

The plaintiff invokes the conscience of a court of equity. She seeks equity and must,…