Quest v. Robertson

This case involves the question of whether or not the assignee of a vendee’s interest under an installment contract for the purchase of realty also assumed the duties, obligations or liabilities which the contract imposed upon the assignor-vendee.

James C. and Glenna I. Robertson entered into an installment contract for the purchase of certain realty (a car wash) from Roger D. and Diana L. Quest. The contract contained the usual provision that it would “inure to the benefit and be binding upon the heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns of the seller and buyer.” The Robertsons…