Bloech v. Hyland Homes Co.

The main question presented in the ease is based upon the contention of defendants that the written contract “is void under the statute of frauds” for the reason the description of the realty is insufficient. The description of the lot in the contract is ‘‘ That for, and in consideration of a warranty deed to Lot 8 (eight) Block 41 (forty-one) Taylors Astoria according to the recorded plat thereof.”

Astoria is an important city in Clatsop County, Oregon, with a national history. It is well known that ‘ ‘ Taylors Astoria ” is a part of Astoria. If any one lacks such knowledge it can be obtained…