Bouchat v. Uphoff

The controversy in this case is over the business affairs of an elderly gentleman, Lawrence Bouchat. A church, First United Methodist Church of Seattle, Inc., claims an equitable lien upon his real property for moneys advanced and services rendered. Mr. Bouchat asks that the church be considered an intermeddler and required to return his property and moneys which it collected upon his behalf. The cause was tried to the court without a jury and resulted in findings favoring the position of each party, in part. From the judgment entered, the church appeals and Mr. Bouchat cross-appeals.

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