Madhavan v. Sucher
Court of Appeals of Michigan
306 N.W. 2d 481 (1981)
Relevant factsFree
Sucher (defendant) agreed to convey Madhavan (plaintiff) marketable title to a property "subject to the existing building and use restrictions, easements, and zoning ordinances, if any," but a survey revealed an undisclosed drainage easement encroaching on the residence's patio, which the title insurance company refused to insure against; Madhavan refused to close and sued to recover his $3,000 deposit, and the district court granted him summary judgment, prompting Sucher's appeal.
IssueFree
Whether title is considered unmarketable if a reasonably prudent person under the circumstances would refuse to accept title in the ordinary course of business.