G.W. Equipment Leasing, Inc. v. Mt. McKinley Fence Co., Inc.
Washington Court of Appeals
982 P.2d 114 (1999)
- Written by Whitney Kamerzel , JD
Facts
Washington companies Mt. McKinley Fence Co. (Mt. McKinley) (defendant) and G. W. Equipment Leasing, Inc. (G. W. Equipment) (plaintiff) entered into a leasing agreement that stated it was governed by the laws of Washington. Edward Lindstrom (defendant) personally guaranteed the agreement, and his wife, Georgia Lindstrom (defendant), witnessed the agreement. Both Edward and Georgia lived in Arizona. Mt. McKinley defaulted on the agreement, and G. W. Equipment sued Mt. McKinley, Edward, Georgia, and Edward’s marital estate. Edward conceded liability for the debt but argued that Georgia and his marital estate were not liable. Edward argued that Arizona law governed the contract and required the signatures of both spouses on a contract that guaranteed the marital estate. The trial court ruled against Edward, holding that Washington law governed the contract and did not require the signatures of both spouses to guarantee marital property. Edward appealed.
Rule of Law
Issue
Holding and Reasoning (Agid, J.)
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