Kofmehl v. Steelman

Green, J.*

This is an action by Patrick H. Kofinehl and Linda M. Kofinehl, as sellers, to obtain specific performance of payments due under a real estate contract involving the sale of the Golden Door Motel in Spokane. The trial court concluded service by the Kofinehls of a notice of intent to declare forfeiture under RCW 61.30 constituted an election of remedies and dismissed the action. The Kofinehls appeal. We reverse and remand for trial.

*135On February 20, 1978, the Kofinehls sold the motel to Mr. and Mrs. James N. Steelman for $145,000 payable at $1,200 per month. The Steelmans were required…