Legal Opinion
Thomas v. Scougale
Washington Supreme Court
Decided March 7, 1916No. 12961PublishedCited by 3 opinions
Appeal from a judgment of the superior court for Pierce county, Clifford, J., entered February 10, 1915, dismissing an action for equitable relief, tried to the court.
1Opinion of the CourtHolcomb, J.
Frank J. Scougale, one of the respondents and husband of respondent Cora Scougale, on August 9, 1909, employed appellant as attorney and gave to him the following memorandum in writing:
“Tacoma, Wash., Aug. 9, 1909.
“I hereby retain Jesse Thomas as my attorney to commence an action for me and my wife against Dominic Cavalero and Norval McGhie and their wives to establish my interest in the lands and timber in secs. 20, 29, 19, 30 and 32, twp. 22, N. R. 2 east, and to realize the value thereof, together with damages for breach of the agreement between me and said Cavalero and McGhie when we…
2Cases cited6 opinions
- Sandberg v. ScougaleWashington Supreme Court · 1913
- State ex rel. Scougale v. Superior CourtWashington Supreme Court · 1909
- Shoufe v. GriffithsWashington Supreme Court · 1892
- Jones v. JonesWashington Supreme Court · 1913
- Pearl Oyster Co. v. Seattle & Montana RailroadWashington Supreme Court · 1909
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3Cited by3 opinions
- Grennon v. KramerSupreme Court of New Jersey · 1932
- Capitol National Bank & Trust Co. v. David B. Roberts, Inc.Supreme Court of Connecticut · 1942
- Mosley v. Magnolia Petroleum Co.New Mexico Supreme Court · 1941