Legal Opinion

In Re Berry's Estate

Washington Supreme Court

Decided September 9, 1938No. 27030. Department TwoPublishedCited by 3 opinions

1Opinion of the CourtBeals, J.

— June 4, 1927, the late C. R. Berry entered into a contract with Norma DeBritz, whereby Mr. Berry agreed to purchase a tract of land in King county for $1,850, paying $250 cash and agreeing to pay the balance at the rate of twenty-five dollars per month, together with interest on deferred payments at the rate of seven per cent per annum. A few days later, Jeannie Leveny purchased the land from Norma DeBritz, taking an assignment of the contract.

Mr. Berry died June 29, 1931, having paid upon the contract, principal and interest, sums aggregating approximately $1,266. Mr. Berry left a…

2Cases cited5 opinions

  1. Babcock, Cornish & Co. v. UrquhartWashington Supreme Court · 1909
  2. Croup v. Humboldt Quartz & Placer Mining Co.Washington Supreme Court · 1915
  3. Drumheller v. BirdWashington Supreme Court · 1932
  4. Crim v. WatsonWashington Supreme Court · 1938
  5. Davis v. C. E. Downie Investment Co.Washington Supreme Court · 1934

3Cited by3 opinions

  1. O'DONOGHUE v. RiggsWashington Supreme Court · 1968
  2. Kirby v. WoolbertWashington Supreme Court · 1955
  3. Langford v. BogartNew York Supreme Court · 1958

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