Legal Opinion

MacDonald v. Hayner

Court of Appeals of Washington

Decided January 6, 1986No. 13156-7-IPublishedCited by 17 opinions

1Opinion of the CourtWebster, J.

The plaintiffs, attorneys Kenneth A. MacDonald and Mary Ruth Mann, appeal from a summary judgment dismissing their claim against the Washington State Senate for services rendered. Under theories of modification, quantum meruit, equitable estoppel, and implied contract, they seek compensation at several times the $10,000 limit set in their written contract with the State. We affirm the dismissal.

Facts

This case arises out of plaintiffs' contract with the Washington State Senate to conduct a preliminary inquiry and prepare a written report on the Issaquah class ferry contracts. The contract,…

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