Mellor v. Chamberlin
Court of Appeals of Washington
1Opinion of the CourtMcInturff, J.
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Chamberlin appeal from a judgment ordering them to pay damages for breach of the covenant for quiet enjoyment contained in a warranty deed. The issues concern whether the trial court erred when it refused to dismiss the action on a res judicata theory and whether attorney's fees should be awarded on *380appeal.
In 1968, Ross Mellor purchased certain real property with improvements from Mr. and Mrs. Chamberlin. The purchase was by real estate contract, and a warranty deed was held in escrow pending payment of the contract in full. The deed was in statutory form and warranted the…
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2Cases cited12 opinions
- Sayward v. ThayerWashington Supreme Court · 1894
- State v. FortunWashington Supreme Court · 1981
- Meder v. CCME CORP.Court of Appeals of Washington · 1972
- Nelson v. SponbergWashington Supreme Court · 1957
- Topline Equipment, Inc. v. Stan Witty Land, Inc.Court of Appeals of Washington · 1982
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3Cited by11 opinions
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- Erdman v. Lower Yakima Valley B.P.O.E. Lodge No. 2112Court of Appeals of Washington · 1985
- United States Fire Insurance v. Roberts & Schaefer Co.Court of Appeals of Washington · 1984
- Michael Weaver v. City Of EverettCourt of Appeals of Washington · 2018
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