Ferris v. Blumhardt

48 Wn.2d 395 (1956)

293 P.2d 935

THOMAS J. FERRIS et al., Appellants,

v.

DAN BLUMHARDT, as Executor, et al., Respondents and Cross-appellants.[1]

No. 33045.

The Supreme Court of Washington, En Banc.

February 23, 1956.

OTT, J.

In their first cause of action, Thomas J. Ferris and Evelyn B. Ferris, husband and wife, sought (1) specific performance against the estate of Anna C. Witzig of a contract to make a will in their favor, and (2) restoration to the estate of a gift of five thousand dollars made by Mrs. Witzig in her lifetime to Dan and Bernice M. Blumhardt, husband and wife. In the alternative, by…