State Ex Rel. Ritchie v. Douglas

This case is brought here by certiorari to review an order of the superior court directing that the purchaser of real estate at an execution sale be put in possession thereof during the period of redemption.

Hans Johansen and Marie Johansen, his wife, owned an interest in two certain lots in the city of Seattle, and on or about November 26, 1936, they sold and transferred the same to one Joe Ritchie, who went into possession. The Johansens were indebted to one M. J. Bercher in the sum of $114.59, and, as a part of the purchase price, Ritchie agreed to pay this debt. It was not paid, and…