Hoggatt v. Flores

*766¶ 1 Luis Flores appeals a superior court

Johanson, C.J.

order granting summary judgment in favor of Bradley and Connie Hoggatt. Flores argues that he is entitled to rescission under RCW 58.17.210, a statutory provision that permits an innocent purchaser of illegally subdivided property to seek either rescission or damages. Flores argues that the initial statutory violation (the sale or transfer of non-compliant property) triggered an absolute right to rescission in the purchaser’s favor even after the property is brought into compliance with statutory subdivision requirements. We hold that…