Hutchins v. Wertheimer

Citations

• 51 Wash. 539
• 99 P. 577
• 1909 Wash. LEXIS 1227

Syllabus

<p>Vendor and Purchaser — Frauds, Statute of — Contract to Sell Lands — Authority of Agent. A' letter to real estate agents, who had represented the owner of property in the payment of taxes without authority to contract for sale, to the effect that the owner would be willing to sell certain lots at a • certain price, does not authorize the agents to make a binding contract of sale which can be specifically enforced.</p> <p>Same — Ratification of Sale by Agent. Ratification of an unauthorized sale of lots for $6,500 exclusive of commission to the agents, is not shown by the owner’s acceptance with the distinct understanding that the price was $6,500 net, she to pay no back taxes or other expenses, the property being subject to back taxes.</p> <p>Courts — Appellate Courts — Moot Questions. The supreme court will not decide abstract questions at the behest of parties having no interests at stake.</p>