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bona fide purchaser doctrine in Washington

21 Washington opinions name it 2 courts 1992–2019 0 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.

Followed or applied (10)

CaseFollowedCited
South Tacoma Way, LLC v. Stategreen
washctapp · 2008 · cited in 4 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2008–2010
2 sentences

2010See S. Tacoma Way, LLC v. State, 146 Wn.

2010See S. Tacoma Way, LLC v. State, 146 Wash.App. 639, 653 , 191 P.3d 938 (2008) (citing Finch, 74 Wash.2d at 172 , 443 P.2d 833 ); see also Chem.

24
In Re McDanielgreen
waeb · 1988 · cited in 2 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013
2 sentences

2013This treatment also extends to the remedies available to the parties. 4 State v. Wooten 87855-2 Owens, J., Dissenting "The remedies provided to the seller in the case of breach or nonperformance are those of a secured creditor." In re McDaniel, 89 B.R. 861, 869 (Bania.

2013This treatment also extends to the remedies available to the parties. 4 State v. Wooten 87855-2 Owens, J., Dissenting "The remedies provided to the seller in the case of breach or nonperformance are those of a secured creditor." In re McDaniel, 89 B.R. 861, 869 (Bania.

22
South Tacoma Way, LLC v. Stategreen
washctapp · 2008 · cited in 2 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2008–2010
2 sentences

2010See S. Tacoma Way, LLC v. State, 146 Wash.App. 639, 653 , 191 P.3d 938 (2008) (citing Finch, 74 Wash.2d at 172 , 443 P.2d 833 ); see also Chem.

2008S. Tacoma Way, LLC v. State, 146 Wash.App. 639 , 191 P.3d 938, 946 (2008), petition for review filed (Wash. Oct. 6, 2008) (No. 822123). ¶ 27 Mr. Notti responds to Ms. Graham's ownership analyses with public policy arguments.

22
Tomlinson v. Clarkegreen
wash · 1992 · cited in 13 Washington opinions naming this issue, 1995–2019
2 sentences

2013Bank, 88 Wn.2d at 782 , and for determining superior interest under the bona fide purchaser doctrine, Tomlinson, 118 Wn.2d at 503 .

2013Bank, 88 Wn.2d at 782 ; and for determining superior interest under the bona fide purchaser doctrine, Tomlinson, 118 Wn.2d at 503 .

113
State v. Hewitt Land Co.green
wash · 1913 · cited in 2 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2010–2010
2 sentences

2010SUD attempts to use the bona fide purchaser doctrine to cure an ultra vires act—a use beyond the doctrine's intended scope. [4] The majority relies exclusively on State v. Hewitt Land Co., 74 Wash. 573, 586 , 134 P. 474 (1913), to hold SUD is a bona fide purchaser.

2010SUD attempts to use the bona fide purchaser doctrine to cure an ultra vires act—a use beyond the doctrine's intended scope. [4] The majority relies exclusively on State v. Hewitt Land Co., 74 Wash. 573, 586 , 134 P. 474 (1913), to hold SUD is a bona fide purchaser.

12
Miebach v. Colasurdogreen
wash · 1984 · cited in 1 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
2 sentences

2019Tomlinson v. Clarke, 118 Wn.2d 498, 500 , 825 P.2d 706 (1992); see also Miebach v. Colasurdo, 102 Wn.2d 170, 175 , 685 P.2d 1074 (1984) (“A bona fide purchaser for value is one who without notice of another’s claim of right to, or equity in, the property prior to his acquisition of title, has paid the vender a valuable consideration.” (quoting Glaserv.

2019Tomlinson v. Clarke, 118 Wn.2d 498, 500 , 825 P.2d 706 (1992); see also Miebach v. Colasurdo, 102 Wn.2d 170, 175 , 685 P.2d 1074 (1984) (“A bona fide purchaser for value is one who without notice of another’s claim of right to, or equity in, the property prior to his acquisition of title, has paid the vender a valuable consideration.” (quoting Glaserv.

11
Finch v. Matthewsgreen
wash · 1968 · cited in 1 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2010–2010
2 sentences

2010See S. Tacoma Way, LLC v. State, 146 Wash.App. 639, 653 , 191 P.3d 938 (2008) (citing Finch, 74 Wash.2d at 172 , 443 P.2d 833 ); see also Chem.

2010See S. Tacoma Way, LLC v. State, 146 Wash.App. 639, 653 , 191 P.3d 938 (2008) (citing Finch, 74 Wash.2d at 172 , 443 P.2d 833 ); see also Chem.

11
Noel v. Colegreen
wash · 1982 · cited in 1 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008
2 sentences

2008See, e.g., Noel v. Cole, 98 Wash.2d 375, 381 , 655 P.2d 245 (1982), superseded by statute on other grounds as stated in Dioxin Ctr. v. Pollution Bd., 131 Wash.2d 345, 360 , 932 P.2d 158 (1997). [13] South Tacoma also argues that the policies behind the bona fide purchaser doctrine "give way to protection of the public interest" and, as a result, should not protect Sustainable.

2008See, e.g., Noel v. Cole, 98 Wash.2d 375, 381 , 655 P.2d 245 (1982), superseded by statute on other grounds as stated in Dioxin Ctr. v. Pollution Bd., 131 Wash.2d 345, 360 , 932 P.2d 158 (1997). [13] South Tacoma also argues that the policies behind the bona fide purchaser doctrine "give way to protection of the public interest" and, as a result, should not protect Sustainable.

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Center v. Pollution Control Hearings Boardgreen
wash · 1997 · cited in 1 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008
1 sentence

2008See, e.g., Noel v. Cole, 98 Wash.2d 375, 381 , 655 P.2d 245 (1982), superseded by statute on other grounds as stated in Dioxin Ctr. v. Pollution Bd., 131 Wash.2d 345, 360 , 932 P.2d 158 (1997). [13] South Tacoma also argues that the policies behind the bona fide purchaser doctrine "give way to protection of the public interest" and, as a result, should not protect Sustainable.

11
Dioxin/Organochlorine Ctr. v. POLLUTION CONTROLgreen
wash · 1997 · cited in 1 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008
1 sentence

2008See, e.g., Noel v. Cole, 98 Wash.2d 375, 381 , 655 P.2d 245 (1982), superseded by statute on other grounds as stated in Dioxin Ctr. v. Pollution Bd., 131 Wash.2d 345, 360 , 932 P.2d 158 (1997). [13] South Tacoma also argues that the policies behind the bona fide purchaser doctrine "give way to protection of the public interest" and, as a result, should not protect Sustainable.

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

CaseNegativeCited
No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Washington. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (11)

CaseCitedYears
Levien v. Fiala green
washctapp · 1995
2 sentences

2008Levien v. Fiala, 79 Wn.

2008Levien v. Fiala, 79 Wash.App. 294, 298 , 902 P.2d 170 (1995).

42002–2008
Cascade Security Bank v. Butler green
wash · 1977
2 sentences

2013Bank, 88 Wn.2d at 782 , and for determining superior interest under the bona fide purchaser doctrine, Tomlinson, 118 Wn.2d at 503 .

2013Bank, 88 Wn.2d at 782 ; and for determining superior interest under the bona fide purchaser doctrine, Tomlinson, 118 Wn.2d at 503 .

32013–2013
Glaser v. Holdorf green
wash · 1960
2 sentences

2010Bona Fide Purchaser ¶38 The bona fide purchaser doctrine states that “a good faith purchaser for value, who is without actual or constructive notice of another’s interest in the property purchased, has the superior interest in the property.” Tomlinson v. Clarke, 118 Wn.2d 498, 500 , 825 P.2d 706 (1992) (citing Glaser v. Holdorf, 56 Wn.2d 204, 209 , 352 P.2d 212 (1960)). ¶39 Whether the bona fide purchaser doctrine can cure, via equitable means, the State’s ultra vires action appears to be a matter of first impression. 8 1 agree with the Court of Appeals, which held that status as a bona fide p

2010Bona Fide Purchaser ¶38 The bona fide purchaser doctrine states that “a good faith purchaser for value, who is without actual or constructive notice of another’s interest in the property purchased, has the superior interest in the property.” Tomlinson v. Clarke, 118 Wn.2d 498, 500 , 825 P.2d 706 (1992) (citing Glaser v. Holdorf, 56 Wn.2d 204, 209 , 352 P.2d 212 (1960)). ¶39 Whether the bona fide purchaser doctrine can cure, via equitable means, the State’s ultra vires action appears to be a matter of first impression. 8 1 agree with the Court of Appeals, which held that status as a bona fide p

31995–2010
Peoples National Bank v. Birney's Enterprises, Inc. green
washctapp · 1989
2 sentences

2008App. 668, 674 , 775 P.2d 466 (1989). ¶27 Whether the bona fide purchaser doctrine can cure an ultra vires sale of state-owned land is a novel issue of law in Washington.

2008Peoples Nat'l Bank of Wash. v. Birney's Enters., Inc., 54 Wash.App. 668, 674 , 775 P.2d 466 (1989). ¶ 27 Whether the bona fide purchaser doctrine can cure an ultra vires sale of state-owned land is a novel issue of law in Washington.

22008–2008
OneWest Bank, FSB v. Erickson green
wash · 2016
2 sentences

2017OneWest Bank, FSB v. Erickson, 185 Wn.2d 43, 65 , 367 P.3d 1063 (2016).

2017OneWest Bank, FSB v. Erickson, 185 Wn.2d 43, 65 , 367 P.3d 1063 (2016).

12017–2017
State v. Allert green
wash · 1991
2 sentences

1998State v. Allert, 117 Wash.2d 156, 168 , 815 P.2d 752 (1991). *907 The Bank contends that the trial court mistakenly applied the bona fide purchaser doctrine.

1998State v. Allert, 117 Wash.2d 156, 168 , 815 P.2d 752 (1991). *907 The Bank contends that the trial court mistakenly applied the bona fide purchaser doctrine.

11998–1998
Reed v. Eller neutral
washctapp · 1983
2 sentences

1992As prevailing parties in this court, the Clarkes are entitled to reasonable attorneys' fees and costs incurred in this appeal. *512 In sum, we hold as follows: that under the rationale of Cascade, a purchaser under a real estate contract can take advantage of the bona fide purchaser doctrine; the recording act amendments of 1984 are curative, remedial and retroactive; insofar as it is inconsistent with this decision, Reed v. Eller, 33 Wn.

1992App. 820 , 664 P.2d 515 , review denied, 99 Wn.2d 1015 (1983) is overruled; the Clarkes have an interest in the lakefront property that is superior to that of the Whitsells; and the Clarkes are entitled to attorneys' fees and costs from the seller, Tomlinson.

11992–1992
cluster 445287 green
ca9 · 1985
1 sentence

1992App. 652, 655 , 604 P.2d 504 (1979) (a real estate contract seller's retention of title is a security device functionally similar to a real estate mortgage or deed of trust); Perry v. O'Donnell, 749 F.2d 1346 (9th Cir. 1984) (tracing California's similar legal development in this area and holding that the bona fide purchaser doctrine applied to a purchaser of real property under a real estate contract). 24 See 8A G.

11992–1992
Terry v. Born green
washctapp · 1979
1 sentence

1992App. 652, 655 , 604 P.2d 504 (1979) (a real estate contract seller's retention of title is a security device functionally similar to a real estate mortgage or deed of trust); Perry v. O'Donnell, 749 F.2d 1346 (9th Cir. 1984) (tracing California's similar legal development in this area and holding that the bona fide purchaser doctrine applied to a purchaser of real property under a real estate contract). 24 See 8A G.

11992–1992
Johnson v. Continental West, Inc. green
wash · 1983
2 sentences

1992Thompson, Real Property § 4447 at 277-79 (1963 repl.). 25 RCW 65.08. 26 RCW 65.08.060(3). 27 Final Legislative Report, 48th Legislature (1984), at 181 (Senate Bill 4371). 28 State v. Jones, 110 Wn.2d 74, 82 , 750 P.2d 620 (1988). 29 Johnson v. Continental West, Inc., 99 Wn.2d 555, 559 , 663 P.2d 482 (1983).

1992Thompson, Real Property § 4447 at 277-79 (1963 repl.). 25 RCW 65.08. 26 RCW 65.08.060(3). 27 Final Legislative Report, 48th Legislature (1984), at 181 (Senate Bill 4371). 28 State v. Jones, 110 Wn.2d 74, 82 , 750 P.2d 620 (1988). 29 Johnson v. Continental West, Inc., 99 Wn.2d 555, 559 , 663 P.2d 482 (1983).

11992–1992
State v. Jones green
wash · 1988
2 sentences

1992Thompson, Real Property § 4447 at 277-79 (1963 repl.). 25 RCW 65.08. 26 RCW 65.08.060(3). 27 Final Legislative Report, 48th Legislature (1984), at 181 (Senate Bill 4371). 28 State v. Jones, 110 Wn.2d 74, 82 , 750 P.2d 620 (1988). 29 Johnson v. Continental West, Inc., 99 Wn.2d 555, 559 , 663 P.2d 482 (1983).

1992Thompson, Real Property § 4447 at 277-79 (1963 repl.). 25 RCW 65.08. 26 RCW 65.08.060(3). 27 Final Legislative Report, 48th Legislature (1984), at 181 (Senate Bill 4371). 28 State v. Jones, 110 Wn.2d 74, 82 , 750 P.2d 620 (1988). 29 Johnson v. Continental West, Inc., 99 Wn.2d 555, 559 , 663 P.2d 482 (1983).

11992–1992

Statutes the citing opinions construe

WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 65.08.070 (7) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 47.12.063 (4) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 47.12.283 (4) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 61.30.010 (4) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 7.24.020 (4) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 9A.04.110 (3) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 9A.48.010 (3) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 9A.48.070 (3) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 9A.48.100 (3)

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.

Where else courts name it

TX 24 (1987–2025) WA 21 (1992–2019) IN 13 (1986–2019) OR 6 (1986–2023) IL 5 (1916–2024) CA 3 (1935–2021) DE 3 (2022–2022) OH 3 (1996–2024) MN 2 (2005–2015) SC 2 (1930–2006) ME 2 (2019–2025) OK 2 (1921–1953) MT 2 (1987–1999)

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.

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