Legal Opinion
Burton v. Ascol
Washington Supreme Court
Decided March 6, 1986No. 51818-1PublishedCited by 13 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtDurham, J.
Marion D. Burton, a general contractor, brought a lien foreclosure action against Richard B. Ascol for work performed by Burton. Ascol counterclaimed against Burton, alleging negligent workmanship, breach of contract, and violations of the Consumer Protection Act, RCW 19.86. Ascol also filed a claim against Allied Fidelity Insurance Company, Burton's surety. The trial court entered a judgment for Ascol. In this appeal, Burton and Allied Fidelity contend the trial court erred by applying the Consumer Protection Act and awarding Ascol costs and attorney fees pursuant to the mechanics' and…
2Cases cited8 opinions
- Anhold v. DanielsWashington Supreme Court · 1980
- Eastlake Construction Co. v. HessWashington Supreme Court · 1984
- National Bank of Washington v. McCrillisWashington Supreme Court · 1942
- State ex rel. Cougill v. SachsWashington Supreme Court · 1892
- City of Seattle v. SageCourt of Appeals of Washington · 1974
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3Cited by13 opinions
- Miller v. BadgleyCourt of Appeals of Washington · 1988
- State v. BelgardeCourt of Appeals of Washington · 1991
- Zachman v. Whirlpool Financial Corp.Washington Supreme Court · 1994
- Ducolon Mechanical, Inc. v. Shinstine/Forness, Inc.Court of Appeals of Washington · 1995
- Mitchell v. Kitsap CountyCourt of Appeals of Washington · 1990
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