Peterson v. Hicks
Washington Supreme Court
Appeal from a judgment of the superior court for Ohehalis county, Irwin, J., entered [November 21, 1905, upon findings in favor of the defendants, after a trial on the merits before the court 'without a jury, in an action for specific performance.
1Opinion of the CourtCrow, J.
On May 29, 1905, one Peter Peley and his wife held the fee simple title to a certain dwelling house and lot in the city of Aberdeen. On said date the appellants Peterson and wife entered into an oral contract with them to purchase said real estate for $650, and were given two days’ time within which to raise the money to close the deal. The sale was being made through one Neuman, a real estate agent acting for the Peleys. Appellant Peterson, being disaptpointed in securing money, reported that fact to Neuman, who offered to assist him in raising it elsewhere. About that time Neuman met the…
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