Hebb v. Severson

Plaintiffs instituted action to compel specific performance of a contract, denominated an earnest-money receipt, wherein the defendants promised, subject to specified terms and conditions, to purchase certain real property owned by the plaintiffs. This agreement, setting forth the rights and obligations of the parties thereunder, so far as is material here, reads as follows:

“Earnest Money Receipt

“Seattle, Washington, March 31, 1947 “Received from E. H. Severson, Anne M. (His wife), hereinafter called ‘purchaser’ One Thousand and no/100-($1000.00) Dollars as earnest money in part payment of…