Legal Opinion
Walcker v. Benson and McLaughlin, PS
Court of Appeals of Washington
Decided November 9, 1995No. 14467-4-IIIPublishedCited by 15 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtThompson, C.J.
Elmer and Stella Walcker appeal the superior court’s order dismissing their action to quiet title. They contend that, because the statute of limitations has expired on enforcement of the underlying promissory note, Benson and McLaughlin, P.S., should not be permitted to proceed with its nonjudicial foreclosure of a deed of trust. We agree.
On September 4, 1986, the Walckers executed a demand promissory note in favor of Benson and McLaughlin, apparently to settle an account for professional services. The Walckers also executed a deed of trust to secure the note. The Walckers never made payment,…
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