Woodruff v. Spence

Richard Spence appeals orders denying his motions to vacate a default judgment. He contends the court erred in finding (1) there was jurisdiction based on personal service and (2) the arbitration provision of the underlying contract did not deprive the court of jurisdiction to enter the default judgment.

On December 24, 1990, Richard Woodruff sold Mr. Spence real property located in Kittitas County for a purchase price of $28,000. Payment was to be $12,000 cash, assumption of an underlying real estate contract and a "1966 Owens powerboat”. The sale agreement included a warranty on the power…