Stryken v. Panell

Paul Stryken appeals a judgment of the Grays Harbor County Superior Court rescinding a contract for the purchase of real estate from Norman and Ruth Panell. He contends that the trial court erred in granting him the equitable relief of rescission, rather than affirming the contract and awarding him damages for breach of contract. He also claims that the trial court erred in not allowing him to reopen; not awarding him prejudgment interest on a portion of the restitution award; and not granting him attorney's fees. We reverse the trial court insofar as it failed to award him attorney’s fees…