Powell v. Moss

Charles and Julie Powell appeal a judgment of the Cowlitz County Superior Court confirming forfeiture of their interest, as purchasers, in a real estate contract. The Mosses cross-appeal the trial court's refusal to award them a larger sum for attorney fees than it did. We reverse the trial court, concluding that the notice of forfeiture given by the contract sellers, David and Linda Moss, was not in compliance with the requirements of the Real Estate Contract Forfeiture Act, RCW 61.30. We dismiss the cross appeal.

In 1977 the Powells, together with a partner, agreed to purchase a building in…