Dignan v. Spurr

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Anders, O. J.

The respondent brought this action against appellant to recover damages for an alleged breach of a contract in writing, which is as follows:

“This agreement, made and entered into this 19th day of November, A. D. 1889, by and between James Dignan, of the city of Seattle, King county, State of Washington, party of the first part, and James Spurr, of the same place, the party of the second part:

“Witnesseth, That for and in consideration of the covenants and agreements on the part of said party of the *310second part hereinafter set forth and…