Legal Opinion
Bowers v. Transamerica Title Insurance
Washington Supreme Court
Decided December 15, 1983No. 48036-2PublishedCited by 321 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtPearson, J.
Defendant Transamerica Title Insurance Company (Transamerica) appeals a summary judgment holding it liable to a vendor of real estate for failing to meet the standard of care required of an attorney, and an award of $42,805 in attorney fees.
*583Four issues are presented in this appeal:
1. Whether an escrow agent who is not authorized to practice law is liable in damages for failing to advise a vendor to obtain independent legal counsel as to the risks of an unsecured sale of real estate.
2. Whether the unauthorized practice of law by an escrow agent is an unfair or deceptive trade practice…
2Cases cited19 opinions
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- LaPlante v. StateWashington Supreme Court · 1975
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- State v. Ralph Williams' North West Chrysler Plymouth, Inc.Washington Supreme Court · 1976
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3Cited by321 opinions
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