Morgan v. Bell
Washington Supreme Court
Appeal from Superior Court Jefferson County. Action by James Morgan and others against William Bell to enforce a contract for the conveyance of certain lands in Clallam county, State of Washington, or for damages for failure to convey. Judgment for plaintiffs, and defendant appeals.
1Opinion of the Court
The opinion of the court was delivered by
Dunbar, J.
A correct understanding of this case will necessitate a presentation of the material allegations in the pleadings. The first allegation in the complaint is—
“ That on the 10th day of December, 1889, the plaintiffs and defendants entered into an agreement in writing of which the following is a copy: ‘ Contract made and entered into this 10th day of December, 1889, by and between William Bell, of Toledo, Ohio, and James Morgan, of Port Townsend, Jefferson county, Washington: Witnesseth: The said William Bell, being the owner in fee simple of the…
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