Heim v. Faulstich

Langenbach, J. † —

Appellant, a real estate broker, entered into a contract to sell respondents’ farm for a commission. The property was described as “The O. H. Faulstich Farm, Route 1, Snohomish, Snohomish County, Washington,” subject to all easements and excepting a tract of land definitely described by metes and bounds.

Appellant alleged that he found a ready, able and willing buyer within the agreement’s time limits, but respondents refused to accept him. Appellant sued for his commission and respondents pleaded, among other defenses, the statute of frauds. The court refused to strike this…