House v. Erwin

81 Wn.2d 345 (1972)

501 P.2d 1221

JIM HOUSE, Petitioner,

v.

HAROLD ERWIN et al., Respondents.

No. 42255.

The Supreme Court of Washington, En Banc.

October 19, 1972.

NEILL, J.

The Court of Appeals held a real estate broker's employment contract, commonly known as a "listing" agreement, unenforceable by reason of the inadequacy of the real estate description. House v. Erwin, 5 Wn. App. 737, 490 P.2d 883 (1971). In reaching that result the Court of Appeals reversed the trial court. We granted review (80 Wn.2d 1004). We reiterate herein only such of the facts as are necessary to frame the issue brought…