Legal Opinion
Westby v. Gorsuch
Court of Appeals of Washington
Decided July 19, 2002No. 26013-1-IIPublishedCited by 12 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtSeinfeld, J.
Vern Westby sold a Titanic survivor’s “Inspection Card” to an antique dealer who resold the item *562for a large profit. Relying on a theory of fraudulent or negligent misrepresentation, Westby sued and recovered a portion of that profit. On appeal, the dealer asserts, among other claims, that the evidence was insufficient to prove justifiable reliance. But the evidence viewed in the light most favorable to Westby was sufficient to support the verdict. Finding no other reversible error, we affirm.
FACTS
On October 20, 1998, Vern Westby sold a Titanic “Inspection Card” (the ticket) and a number of…
2Cases cited18 opinions
- Hizey v. CarpenterWashington Supreme Court · 1992
- Havens v. C & D PLASTICS, INC.Washington Supreme Court · 1994
- Stiley v. BlockWashington Supreme Court · 1996
- ESCA Corp. v. KPMG Peat MarwickWashington Supreme Court · 1998
- ESCA Corp. v. KPMG Peat MarwickWashington Supreme Court · 1998
13 more not listed; retrieve them via the Exa API.
3Cited by12 opinions
- Theodore C. Swartz v. Kpmg Llp, and Presidio Advisory Services Inc. Deutsche Bank Ag Deutsche Bank Securities, Inc.Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit · 2007
- Couch v. Department of CorrectionsCourt of Appeals of Washington · 2002
- Westby v. GorsuchCourt of Appeals of Washington · 2002
- Day v. SantorsolaCourt of Appeals of Washington · 2003
- Couch v. Wa. Dep't of CorrectionsCourt of Appeals of Washington · 2002
7 more not listed; retrieve them via the Exa API.