Legal Opinion

Bruce v. Grays Harbor Drug Co.

Washington Supreme Court

Decided June 6, 1912No. 10117PublishedCited by 8 opinions

Appeal from a judgment of the superior court for Chehalis county, Sheeks, J., entered June 6, 1911, dismissing an action for reformation, after a trial on the merits to the court.

1Opinion of the CourtMount, J.

The plaintiffs brought this action to reform a written lease. It appears that the plaintiffs, in January, 1906, leased certain premises to defendant for the term of five years, at a monthly rental of $80. The lease was written and contained a clause as follows:

“It is further agreed that at the expiration of this lease the said party of the second part shall have the option of renewing the same for the further period of five years.”

This written lease was duly acknowledged and recorded, and has remained in the possession of the plaintiffs. The action is brought to reform this lease so that a…

2Cases cited1 opinion

  1. Hapeman v. McNealWashington Supreme Court · 1908

3Cited by8 opinions

  1. Carlson v. DruseWashington Supreme Court · 1914
  2. Moore v. ParkerWashington Supreme Court · 1915
  3. Blass v. WaldripWashington Supreme Court · 1934
  4. Erickson v. PooleWashington Supreme Court · 1923
  5. Strutzel v. RichardsonWashington Supreme Court · 1925

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