Title: Ferguson v. McBride

State: washington

Issuer: Washington Supreme Court

Document:

69 Wn.2d 35 (1966) 416 P.2d 464 RANALD FERGUSON, Appellant, v. C.E. McBRIDE et al., Respondents.[*] No. 38401. The Supreme Court of Washington, Department Two. July 7, 1966. Kenneth C. Hawkins, for appellant. Edward C. Burch (of Martin, Shorts & Bever), for respondents. REVELLE, J.[] Plaintiff appeals from a judgment of dismissal of his claim asking specific performance of an oral contract to trade land. He seeks to avoid the effect of the statute of frauds, RCW 19.36.010 and RCW 64.04.010 by applying the doctrine of part performance. All assignments of error are summarized by plaintiff in assignment No. 6, stating: [1] Before consideration may be given to the assignment of error claiming that the trial court has misapplied the doctrine of part performance, it is necessary to have an oral agreement established. [2] Upon disputed substantial evidence, the trial court concluded there was no contract proven for which specific performance will be granted. This court may not disagree with the trial court's conclusions on questions of fact so long as substantial evidence supports them. Thorndike v. Hesperian Orchards, Inc., 54 Wn.2d 570, 343 P.2d 183 (1959). The judgment is affirmed. ROSELLINI, C.J., HILL, DONWORTH, and WEAVER, JJ., concur. October 6, 1966. Petition for rehearing denied. [*] Reported in 416 P.2d 464. [] Judge Revelle is serving as a judge pro tempore of the Supreme Court pursuant to Art. 4, § 2(a) (amendment 38), state constitution.