Ward v. Coldwell Banker/San Juan Properties, Inc.
Court of Appeals of Washington
1Opinion of the CourtScholfield, J.
Coldwell Banker/San Juan Properties, Inc. (Coldwell) appeals from a summary judgment in favor of Blair and Beth Ward (Wards). The trial court ruled that Coldwell breached a fiduciary duty it owed to the Wards by failing to disclose information about the buyers of the Wards’ home and by guaranteeing the buyers’ bank loan without disclosure to the Wards or their consent. The court found Coldwell liable for the return of the real estate sale commission and the unpaid balance on the buyers’ promissory note.1 We reverse.
Facts
In April 1990, the Wards listed their San Juan Island home for sale with…
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2Cases cited9 opinions
- Wilson v. SteinbachWashington Supreme Court · 1982
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- Jones Associates, Inc. v. Eastside Properties, Inc.Court of Appeals of Washington · 1985
- Fleming v. Stoddard Wendle Motor Co.Washington Supreme Court · 1967
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