Legal Opinion

Suleiman v. Lasher

Court of Appeals of Washington

Decided July 6, 1987No. 17288-3-IPublishedCited by 10 opinions

1Opinion of the CourtScholfield, C.J.

Jusuf Suleiman appeals the trial court's dismissal of his action against Earl Lasher and A. Kyle Johnson, partners in the law firm of Lasher & Johnson, and one of their (former) employees, Paul Durham, which alleged breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty and legal malpractice. We affirm.

Facts

On June 19, 1979, Suleiman became the judgment creditor of Charles Cantino, doing business as Seattle Bird Importers, Inc., in the amount of $54,002. On May 9, 1980, G. Michael Sweet, of the law firm of Lasher & Johnson, was appointed as receiver of Cantino's property, to ensure collection of the…

2Cases cited8 opinions

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  3. Cox v. HeleniusWashington Supreme Court · 1985
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  5. Highline School District No. 401 v. Port of SeattleWashington Supreme Court · 1976

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