Legal Opinion

Expert Drywall, Inc. v. Brain

Court of Appeals of Washington

Decided May 9, 1977No. 3476-1PublishedCited by 17 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

Andersen, J.—

Facts of Case

Subcontractors who furnished labor and materials in the construction of a building recovered a judgment foreclosing a lien against the owner of the building, even though the general contractor who contracted with them was not registered under the contractor registration act, RCW 18.27, at the time. The owner appeals.

The facts are not disputed but their legal effect is.

Ollas Construction Company, Inc. (the general contractor) entered into a written contract with Dr. W. Eugene Brain (the owner) to remodel a residence into a dental clinic for him. The general contractor…

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2Cases cited17 opinions

  1. Murphy v. Campbell Investment Co.Washington Supreme Court · 1971
  2. Rocky Mountain Fire & Casualty Co. v. RoseWashington Supreme Court · 1963
  3. Stewart v. HammondWashington Supreme Court · 1970
  4. Ford v. Bellingham-Whatcom County District Board of HealthCourt of Appeals of Washington · 1977
  5. City of Renton v. Dillingham Corp.Washington Supreme Court · 1971

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3Cited by17 opinions

  1. Brazier Forest Products, Inc. v. Northern Transport, Inc.Washington Supreme Court · 1986
  2. State v. BrooksCourt of Appeals of Washington · 1986
  3. Puget Sound Service Corp. v. BushCourt of Appeals of Washington · 1986
  4. Washington Mutual Savings Bank v. United StatesWashington Supreme Court · 1990
  5. Spry v. MillerCourt of Appeals of Washington · 1980

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