Rowe v. Floyd
Court of Appeals of Washington
1Opinion of the CourtMunson, J.
The Rowes appeal, and the Floyds cross-appeal from the failure of the trial court to award either of them attorney's fees in a suit upon a real estate contract which provides:
In the event of any lawsuit between the parties to this contract to settle issues arising hereunder, the prevailing party shall recover judgment against the other party for a reasonable attorney's fee. At seller's option, venue shall lie in the County of Yakima.
The suit arose when the buyers failed to make a $20,000 contract payment due February 1, 1979. The litigation centered around a disaster clause which provided:
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