Browning v. Howerton

Larry and Shirley Browning, purchasers of real estate, sought to reform the real estate contract. They contended there was a mutual mistake regarding the acreage, which led to a mistake as to price. Applying the three-year statute of limitations for actions based upon oral contracts or actions grounded in fraud, the trial court dismissed the case as untimely. On appeal, the Brownings argue that the trial court should have applied the six-year limitation period for actions “arising out of a written agreement.” RCW 4.16.040. We affirm, holding that the three-year statute of limitations is…