MacKay v. Smith

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Fullerton, J.

On July 27, 1894, the appellant entered into a contract with the state of Washington for the purchase of certain tide lands for the consideration of $255, of which $25.50 was to be paid in cash, and the balance in nine annual installments of a like amount, with interest; the state agreeing to execute a deed to her for the property when the final payment should be made. 'The appellant paid the several installments as they fell due, pursuant to the terms of the contract, up to the time of the commencement of this action, namely, May 16,…