Bland v. Mentor

On July 27, 1956, plaintiffs (respondents) entered into a standard form real-estate contract, by which they undertook to purchase from defendants (appellants) certain residence property situated in northern Kitsap County, Washington, for the sum of $6,000. The plaintiffs made an initial payment of $450, assumed possession of the premises, and agreed to pay the balance together with interest in regular monthly installments. In addition, plaintiffs covenanted to pay all taxes and to keep the buildings in good repair and insured against loss by fire. Between July, 1956, and August, 1960, a total…