McGuinness v. Hargiss

Citations

• 56 Wash. 162
• 105 P. 233

Syllabus

<p>Quieting Title — Cloud—Invalid Claim. Under Bal. Code, § 5521, for the determination of adverse claims, a decree to quiet title may be had where the defendant filed for record an invalid notice, claim-! ing a contract for purchase, although the claim did not constitute a cloud within equitable principles.</p> <p>Libel and Slander — Slander of Title — Special Damages — Attorney’s Fees. In an action for slander of title, only special damages can be recovered, and they must be pleaded and proved; and a claim for an attorney’s fee in the current action is not recoverable, either as damages or costs, other than statutory.</p>