Hardy v. Burroughs
Supreme Court of Michigan
232 N.W. 200 (1930)
Relevant factsFree
Hardy (plaintiff) mistakenly built a house on land actually owned by Burroughs (defendant), with no fraud or acquiescence by Burroughs. Burroughs later let tenants move into and use the house. Hardy sued seeking equitable relief for his good-faith mistake, and Burroughs moved to dismiss the complaint. The trial court denied the motion to dismiss, and Burroughs appealed.
IssueFree
Whether, under Michigan law, a person who mistakenly and in good faith improves another's property may maintain a lawsuit as a plaintiff seeking equitable relief.