Speirs v. Jahnsen

On January 27, 1925, and for sometime prior thereto, the respondent, Belle Speirs, was the owner of real property situated in the town of Kirkland, in King county, and also held a contract of purchase for certain lots situated in the city of Seattle. On the date given, she entered into a contract with the defendant, Martin .E. Jahnsen, by the terms of which Jahnsen agreed to erect for her a dwelling house on one of the Seattle lots, thereafter to be selected, and turn it over to her free and clear of all incumbrances within a specified time, for a consideration of three thousand seven hundred…