23 Washington opinions name it 2 courts 1925–2022 1 in the last five years
The cases below were cited by Washington courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.
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Berg v. Tinggreen2 sentences1996Those factors are: (1) delivery and assumption of actual and exclusive possession; (2) payment or tender of consideration; and (3) the making of permanent, substantial and valuable improvements Berg, 125 Wn.2d at 556 (quoting Kruse v. Hemp, 121 Wn.2d 715, 724-25 , 853 P.2d 1373 (1993)). 7 The court held that application of section 129 "would run counter to the eviden-tiary function underlying this state’s part performance doctrine.” Berg, 125 Wn.2d at 561 . 1996Those factors are: (1) delivery and assumption of actual and exclusive possession; (2) payment or tender of consideration; and (3) the making of permanent, substantial and valuable improvements Berg, 125 Wn.2d at 556 (quoting Kruse v. Hemp, 121 Wn.2d 715, 724-25 , 853 P.2d 1373 (1993)). 7 The court held that application of section 129 "would run counter to the eviden-tiary function underlying this state’s part performance doctrine.” Berg, 125 Wn.2d at 561 . | 3 | 10 |
Miller v. McCamishgreen2 sentences2022The equitable doctrine of part performance “prevents a party from asserting the invalidity of a contract where the other party has acted in conformity with the contract and thus placed himself in a position where it would be intolerable in equity to deny its enforcement.” Id. at 643- 44 (citing Miller, 78 Wn.2d at 827 ). 2022To apply the doctrine of part performance, we look to three factors, “ ‘(1) delivery and assumption of actual and exclusive possession of the land, (2) payment or tender of the consideration, whether in money or property or services, and (3) the making of permanent, substantial and valuable improvements, referable to the contract.’ ” Id. at 644 (quoting Powers, 20 Wn. | 1 | 6 |
Richardson v. Taylor Land & Livestock Co.green2 sentences1993Finally, we address the Tings' contention that the part performance doctrine is unavailable to the Bergs based on the proposition stated in Richardson that " '[i]n every case where the doctrine of part performance has been applied, the elements of a constructive fraud will be found to exist, and in the absence of these elements equity always refuses to interfere." 25 Wn.2d at 528 (quoting J. 1993Finally, we address the Tings' contention that the part performance doctrine is unavailable to the Bergs based on the proposition stated in Richardson that " '[i]n every case where the doctrine of part performance has been applied, the elements of a constructive fraud will be found to exist, and in the absence of these elements equity always refuses to interfere." 25 Wn.2d at 528 (quoting J. | 1 | 2 |
Corson Corp. v. Frontier, Inc.green2 sentences1998See, e.g., Corson Corp. v. Frontier, Inc., 55 Wash.2d 652 , *830 654-55, 349 P.2d 424 (1960); Cal. Civ.Code § 1698. 1998See, e.g., Corson Corp. v. Frontier, Inc., 55 Wash.2d 652 , *830 654-55, 349 P.2d 424 (1960); Cal. Civ.Code § 1698. | 1 | 1 |
Kirk v. Tomultygreen1 sentence1993See Kirk v. Tomulty, 66 Wn. | 1 | 1 |
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Dewberry v. George
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2 sentences2018App. 351, 361 , 62 P.3d 525 (2003). 3 No. 75965-5-1/4 To satisfy the doctrine of part performance, there must be clear and unequivocal evidence that leaves no doubt as to the terms, character, or existence of the contract. 2015App. 351, 361-62 , 62 P.3d 525 (2003) (quoting Granquist v. McKean, 29 Wn.2d 440, 445 , 187 P.2d 623 (1947)). | 3 | 2015–2018 |
Granquist v. McKean
green
2 sentences2015App. 351, 361-62 , 62 P.3d 525 (2003) (quoting Granquist v. McKean, 29 Wn.2d 440, 445 , 187 P.2d 623 (1947)). 2015App. 351, 361-62 , 62 P.3d 525 (2003) (quoting Granquist v. McKean, 29 Wn.2d 440, 445 , 187 P.2d 623 (1947)). | 2 | 2015–2015 |
In re the Marriage of DewBerry
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2 sentences2015Unwritten or unsigned agreements are saved under the doctrine of part performance when ( 1) the contract is proven by clear, cogent, and convincing evidence; and ( 2) the acts constituting part performance " unmistakably point to the existence of the claimed agreement." In re Marriage ofDewBerry, 115 Wn. 2015Unwritten or unsigned agreements are saved under the doctrine of part performance when (1) the contract is proven by clear, cogent, and convincing evidence and (2) the acts constituting part performance ‘“unmistakably point to the existence of the claimed agreement.’ ” In re Marriage of DewBerry, 115 Wn. | 2 | 2015–2015 |
Kruse v. Hemp
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2 sentences1996Those factors are: (1) delivery and assumption of actual and exclusive possession; (2) payment or tender of consideration; and (3) the making of permanent, substantial and valuable improvements Berg, 125 Wn.2d at 556 (quoting Kruse v. Hemp, 121 Wn.2d 715, 724-25 , 853 P.2d 1373 (1993)). 7 The court held that application of section 129 "would run counter to the eviden-tiary function underlying this state’s part performance doctrine.” Berg, 125 Wn.2d at 561 . 1996Those factors are: (1) delivery and assumption of actual and exclusive possession; (2) payment or tender of consideration; and (3) the making of permanent, substantial and valuable improvements Berg, 125 Wn.2d at 556 (quoting Kruse v. Hemp, 121 Wn.2d 715, 724-25 , 853 P.2d 1373 (1993)). 7 The court held that application of section 129 "would run counter to the eviden-tiary function underlying this state’s part performance doctrine.” Berg, 125 Wn.2d at 561 . | 2 | 1995–1996 |
Union Savings & Trust Co. v. Krumm
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2 sentences1975We are persuaded that the better-reasoned cases followed the rule as stated in Union Sav. & Trust Co. v. Krumm, 88 Wash. 20, 33 , 152 P. 681 (1915): The doctrine of part performance, however, has no application to this clause [which declares void every oral contract not to be performed within 1 year] of the statute of frauds. 1975We are persuaded that the better-reasoned cases followed the rule as stated in Union Sav. & Trust Co. v. Krumm, 88 Wash. 20, 33 , 152 P. 681 (1915): The doctrine of part performance, however, has no application to this clause [which declares void every oral contract not to be performed within 1 year] of the statute of frauds. | 2 | 1925–1975 |
Powers v. Hastings
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2 sentences2022The equitable doctrine of part performance “prevents a party from asserting the invalidity of a contract where the other party has acted in conformity with the contract and thus placed himself in a position where it would be intolerable in equity to deny its enforcement.” Id. at 643- 44 (citing Miller, 78 Wn.2d at 827 ). 2022To apply the doctrine of part performance, we look to three factors, “ ‘(1) delivery and assumption of actual and exclusive possession of the land, (2) payment or tender of the consideration, whether in money or property or services, and (3) the making of permanent, substantial and valuable improvements, referable to the contract.’ ” Id. at 644 (quoting Powers, 20 Wn. | 1 | 2022–2022 |
Losh Family, LLC v. Kertsman
green
1 sentence2018Miller v. McCamish, 78 Wn.2d 821, 829 , 479 P.2d 919 (1971); Losh Family, LLC v. Kertsman, 155 Wn. | 1 | 2018–2018 |
Goulding v. Cook
green
1 sentence2008Order of Odd Fellows, 269 Or. 174, 185 , 523 P.2d 1018 (Or. 1974) (encroachment of nine inches, no mandatory injunction where no substantial damages); cf. Goulding v. Cook, 422 Mass. 276, 279-80 , 661 N.E.2d 1322 (Mass. 1996) (while Massachusetts courts will not enjoin "truly minimal encroachments," injunction to remove septic system taking up a "spatially significant portion of the plaintiffs' lot" was upheld). [8] Under the doctrine of part performance, a court may specifically enforce an oral agreement to convey an estate in real property if there is sufficient part performance of the agree | 1 | 2008–2008 |
Zerr v. HECETA LODGE NO. 111, IND. ORDER OF ODD F.
green
2 sentences2008Order of Odd Fellows, 269 Or. 174, 185 , 523 P.2d 1018 (Or. 1974) (encroachment of nine inches, no mandatory injunction where no substantial damages); cf. Goulding v. Cook, 422 Mass. 276, 279-80 , 661 N.E.2d 1322 (Mass. 1996) (while Massachusetts courts will not enjoin "truly minimal encroachments," injunction to remove septic system taking up a "spatially significant portion of the plaintiffs' lot" was upheld). [8] Under the doctrine of part performance, a court may specifically enforce an oral agreement to convey an estate in real property if there is sufficient part performance of the agree 2008Order of Odd Fellows, 269 Or. 174, 185 , 523 P.2d 1018 (Or. 1974) (encroachment of nine inches, no mandatory injunction where no substantial damages); cf. Goulding v. Cook, 422 Mass. 276, 279-80 , 661 N.E.2d 1322 (Mass. 1996) (while Massachusetts courts will not enjoin "truly minimal encroachments," injunction to remove septic system taking up a "spatially significant portion of the plaintiffs' lot" was upheld). [8] Under the doctrine of part performance, a court may specifically enforce an oral agreement to convey an estate in real property if there is sufficient part performance of the agree | 1 | 2008–2008 |
Dunbabin v. ALLEN REALTY COMPANY
neutral
2 sentences1995Stephens v. Nelson, 37 Wn.2d 28, 35 , 221 P.2d 520 (1950) (later the conclusion in Stephens that a description is defective if it omits the county and state was reversed in Lofberg v. Viles, supra ); Dunbabin v. Allen Realty Co., 26 Wn. 1995Stephens v. Nelson, 37 Wn.2d 28, 35 , 221 P.2d 520 (1950) (later the conclusion in Stephens that a description is defective if it omits the county and state was reversed in Lofberg v. Viles, supra); Dunbabin v. Allen Realty Co., 26 Wn. | 1 | 1995–1995 |
Herrmann v. Hodin
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2 sentences1995Herrmann v. Hodin, 58 Wn.2d 441 , 364 P.2d 21 (1961), cited in Howell, at 496. 1995Herrmann v. Hodin, 58 Wn.2d 441 , 364 P.2d 21 (1961), cited in Howell, at 496. | 1 | 1995–1995 |
Stephens v. Nelson
neutral
2 sentences1995Stephens v. Nelson, 37 Wn.2d 28, 35 , 221 P.2d 520 (1950) (later the conclusion in Stephens that a description is defective if it omits the county and state was reversed in Lofberg v. Viles, supra ); Dunbabin v. Allen Realty Co., 26 Wn. 1995Stephens v. Nelson, 37 Wn.2d 28, 35 , 221 P.2d 520 (1950) (later the conclusion in Stephens that a description is defective if it omits the county and state was reversed in Lofberg v. Viles, supra ); Dunbabin v. Allen Realty Co., 26 Wn. | 1 | 1995–1995 |
Powers v. Hastings
green
2 sentences1995Kruse v. Hemp, 121 Wn.2d 715, 724-25 , 853 P.2d 1373 (1993); Powers v. Hastings, 93 Wn.2d 709, 717 , 612 P.2d 371 (1980). 1995Kruse v. Hemp, 121 Wn.2d 715, 724-25 , 853 P.2d 1373 (1993); Powers v. Hastings, 93 Wn.2d 709, 717 , 612 P.2d 371 (1980). | 1 | 1995–1995 |
Garbrick v. Franz
green
2 sentences1995In Garbrick v. Franz, 13 Wn.2d 427, 431 , 125 P.2d 295 (1942), also cited by the Court of Appeals, the court said that the test for the part performance exception is: "Have the acts of one of the parties changed his situation to such an extent that he cannot be adequately compensated in damages or placed in his original position?" This language must not be read out of context, though. 1995In Garbrick v. Franz, 13 Wn.2d 427, 431 , 125 P.2d 295 (1942), also cited by the Court of Appeals, the court said that the test for the part performance exception is: "Have the acts of one of the parties changed his situation to such an extent that he cannot be adequately compensated in damages or placed in his original position?" This language must not be read out of context, though. | 1 | 1995–1995 |
Labor Hall Ass'n, Inc. v. Danielsen
green
2 sentences1984In response, Milne cites Labor Hall Ass'n v. Danielsen, 24 Wn.2d 75 , 163 P.2d 167 , 161 A.L.R. 1079 (1945) for the argument that more than payment of rent is required to utilize the doctrine of part performance. 1984In response, Milne cites Labor Hall Ass'n v. Danielsen, 24 Wn.2d 75 , 163 P.2d 167 , 161 A.L.R. 1079 (1945) for the argument that more than payment of rent is required to utilize the doctrine of part performance. | 1 | 1984–1984 |
McKay v. Calderwood
neutral
2 sentences1946In McKay v. Calderwood, 37 Wash. 194 , 79 Pac. 629 , this court recognized as true the statement made by Mr. Pomeroy in his work on Specific Performance of Contracts (3d ed.) 255, § 106, that “In every case where the doctrine of part performance has been applied, the elements of a constructive fraud will be found to exist, and in the absence of these elements equity always refuses to interfere. 1946In McKay v. Calderwood, 37 Wash. 194 , 79 Pac. 629 , this court recognized as true the statement made by Mr. Pomeroy in his work on Specific Performance of Contracts (3d ed.) 255, § 106, that “In every case where the doctrine of part performance has been applied, the elements of a constructive fraud will be found to exist, and in the absence of these elements equity always refuses to interfere. | 1 | 1946–1946 |
Iturrino v. Iturrino
green
1 sentence1945We have recognized the equitable doctrine above mentioned, and we are entirely in accord with the following decisions of this court, cited by appellant, where that doctrine was invoked: McGlauflin v. Holman, 1 Wash. 239 , 24 Pac. 439 ; Schulte v. Schering, 2 Wash. 127 , 26 Pac. 78 ; Dorman v. Plowman, 41 Wash. 477 , 83 Pac. 322 ; O’Connor v. Oliver, 45 Wash. 549 , 88 Pac. 1025 ; Northcraft v. Blumauer, 53 Wash. 243 , 101 Pac. 871 , 132 Am. | 1 | 1945–1945 |
McGlauflin v. Holman
green
1 sentence1945We have recognized the equitable doctrine above mentioned, and we are entirely in accord with the following decisions of this court, cited by appellant, where that doctrine was invoked: McGlauflin v. Holman, 1 Wash. 239 , 24 Pac. 439 ; Schulte v. Schering, 2 Wash. 127 , 26 Pac. 78 ; Dorman v. Plowman, 41 Wash. 477 , 83 Pac. 322 ; O’Connor v. Oliver, 45 Wash. 549 , 88 Pac. 1025 ; Northcraft v. Blumauer, 53 Wash. 243 , 101 Pac. 871 , 132 Am. | 1 | 1945–1945 |
Schulte v. Schering
neutral
2 sentences1945We have recognized the equitable doctrine above mentioned, and we are entirely in accord with the following decisions of this court, cited by appellant, where that doctrine was invoked: McGlauflin v. Holman, 1 Wash. 239 , 24 Pac. 439 ; Schulte v. Schering, 2 Wash. 127 , 26 Pac. 78 ; Dorman v. Plowman, 41 Wash. 477 , 83 Pac. 322 ; O’Connor v. Oliver, 45 Wash. 549 , 88 Pac. 1025 ; Northcraft v. Blumauer, 53 Wash. 243 , 101 Pac. 871 , 132 Am. 1945We have recognized the equitable doctrine above mentioned, and we are entirely in accord with the following decisions of this court, cited by appellant, where that doctrine was invoked: McGlauflin v. Holman, 1 Wash. 239 , 24 Pac. 439 ; Schulte v. Schering, 2 Wash. 127 , 26 Pac. 78 ; Dorman v. Plowman, 41 Wash. 477 , 83 Pac. 322 ; O’Connor v. Oliver, 45 Wash. 549 , 88 Pac. 1025 ; Northcraft v. Blumauer, 53 Wash. 243 , 101 Pac. 871 , 132 Am. | 1 | 1945–1945 |
Dorman v. Plowman
green
2 sentences1945We have recognized the equitable doctrine above mentioned, and we are entirely in accord with the following decisions of this court, cited by appellant, where that doctrine was invoked: McGlauflin v. Holman, 1 Wash. 239 , 24 Pac. 439 ; Schulte v. Schering, 2 Wash. 127 , 26 Pac. 78 ; Dorman v. Plowman, 41 Wash. 477 , 83 Pac. 322 ; O’Connor v. Oliver, 45 Wash. 549 , 88 Pac. 1025 ; Northcraft v. Blumauer, 53 Wash. 243 , 101 Pac. 871 , 132 Am. 1945We have recognized the equitable doctrine above mentioned, and we are entirely in accord with the following decisions of this court, cited by appellant, where that doctrine was invoked: McGlauflin v. Holman, 1 Wash. 239 , 24 Pac. 439 ; Schulte v. Schering, 2 Wash. 127 , 26 Pac. 78 ; Dorman v. Plowman, 41 Wash. 477 , 83 Pac. 322 ; O’Connor v. Oliver, 45 Wash. 549 , 88 Pac. 1025 ; Northcraft v. Blumauer, 53 Wash. 243 , 101 Pac. 871 , 132 Am. | 1 | 1945–1945 |
O'Connor v. Oliver
neutral
2 sentences1945We have recognized the equitable doctrine above mentioned, and we are entirely in accord with the following decisions of this court, cited by appellant, where that doctrine was invoked: McGlauflin v. Holman, 1 Wash. 239 , 24 Pac. 439 ; Schulte v. Schering, 2 Wash. 127 , 26 Pac. 78 ; Dorman v. Plowman, 41 Wash. 477 , 83 Pac. 322 ; O’Connor v. Oliver, 45 Wash. 549 , 88 Pac. 1025 ; Northcraft v. Blumauer, 53 Wash. 243 , 101 Pac. 871 , 132 Am. 1945We have recognized the equitable doctrine above mentioned, and we are entirely in accord with the following decisions of this court, cited by appellant, where that doctrine was invoked: McGlauflin v. Holman, 1 Wash. 239 , 24 Pac. 439 ; Schulte v. Schering, 2 Wash. 127 , 26 Pac. 78 ; Dorman v. Plowman, 41 Wash. 477 , 83 Pac. 322 ; O’Connor v. Oliver, 45 Wash. 549 , 88 Pac. 1025 ; Northcraft v. Blumauer, 53 Wash. 243 , 101 Pac. 871 , 132 Am. | 1 | 1945–1945 |
Northcraft v. Blumauer
neutral
2 sentences1945We have recognized the equitable doctrine above mentioned, and we are entirely in accord with the following decisions of this court, cited by appellant, where that doctrine was invoked: McGlauflin v. Holman, 1 Wash. 239 , 24 Pac. 439 ; Schulte v. Schering, 2 Wash. 127 , 26 Pac. 78 ; Dorman v. Plowman, 41 Wash. 477 , 83 Pac. 322 ; O’Connor v. Oliver, 45 Wash. 549 , 88 Pac. 1025 ; Northcraft v. Blumauer, 53 Wash. 243 , 101 Pac. 871 , 132 Am. 1945We have recognized the equitable doctrine above mentioned, and we are entirely in accord with the following decisions of this court, cited by appellant, where that doctrine was invoked: McGlauflin v. Holman, 1 Wash. 239 , 24 Pac. 439 ; Schulte v. Schering, 2 Wash. 127 , 26 Pac. 78 ; Dorman v. Plowman, 41 Wash. 477 , 83 Pac. 322 ; O’Connor v. Oliver, 45 Wash. 549 , 88 Pac. 1025 ; Northcraft v. Blumauer, 53 Wash. 243 , 101 Pac. 871 , 132 Am. | 1 | 1945–1945 |
Wolfe v. Wallingford Bank & Trust Co.
green
2 sentences1941The decisions in all the States which have had occasion to determine the question, with one exception (Georgia), hold in effect that the doctrine of part performance, being purely equitable, is not recognized in actions at, law and is not available in such actions to recover damages for breach of a contract within the statute of frauds.” Wolfe v. Wallingford Bank & Trust Co., 122 Conn. 507 , 191 Atl. 88 . 1941The decisions in all the States which have had occasion to determine the question, with one exception (Georgia), hold in effect that the doctrine of part performance, being purely equitable, is not recognized in actions at, law and is not available in such actions to recover damages for breach of a contract within the statute of frauds.” Wolfe v. Wallingford Bank & Trust Co., 122 Conn. 507 , 191 Atl. 88 . | 1 | 1941–1941 |
| Arrillaga v. Registrar of Property of Bayamón green | 1 | 1941–1941 |
Chamberlain v. Abrams
green
1 sentence1941R. 1305, which cites and discusses a great number of decisions to that effect: “It appears to be the general rule that the doctrine of part performance is purely an equitable doctrine, unrecognized at law, and accordingly will not sustain an action at law based on a contract within the Statute of Frauds.” This statement is followed by a citation of a long list of decisions, including two decisions of this court: Johnson v. Upper, 38 Wash. 693 , 80 Pac. 801 , and Chamberlain v. Abrams, 36 Wash. 587 , 79 Pac. 204 . | 1 | 1941–1941 |
Johnson v. Upper
neutral
2 sentences1941R. 1305, which cites and discusses a great number of decisions to that effect: “It appears to be the general rule that the doctrine of part performance is purely an equitable doctrine, unrecognized at law, and accordingly will not sustain an action at law based on a contract within the Statute of Frauds.” This statement is followed by a citation of a long list of decisions, including two decisions of this court: Johnson v. Upper, 38 Wash. 693 , 80 Pac. 801 , and Chamberlain v. Abrams, 36 Wash. 587 , 79 Pac. 204 . 1941R. 1305, which cites and discusses a great number of decisions to that effect: “It appears to be the general rule that the doctrine of part performance is purely an equitable doctrine, unrecognized at law, and accordingly will not sustain an action at law based on a contract within the Statute of Frauds.” This statement is followed by a citation of a long list of decisions, including two decisions of this court: Johnson v. Upper, 38 Wash. 693 , 80 Pac. 801 , and Chamberlain v. Abrams, 36 Wash. 587 , 79 Pac. 204 . | 1 | 1941–1941 |
| Lamken v. Miller green | 1 | 1935–1935 |
| Keith v. Smith neutral | 1 | 1925–1925 |
| Thill v. Johnston neutral | 1 | 1925–1925 |
Counted by distinct opinions that both name this issue and are annotated to the section; sections every opinion cites regardless of issue are not filtered here, so read the counts against the total above.
Opinions by the citing court's state. A doctrine retained in one state and abandoned in another shows up here as a year span that stalls.