Cultum v. Heritage House Realtors, Inc.
Washington Supreme Court
694 P.2d 630 (1985)
Relevant factsFree
Heritage (defendant), Cultum's (plaintiff's) real estate agent, drafted an inspection-contingency addendum to an earnest-money agreement that turned out to permit withdrawal only if the inspection was objectively unsatisfactory, rather than at Cultum's discretion as she had wanted, preventing her from rescinding her offer; the trial court found Heritage engaged in the unauthorized practice of law and granted an injunction against further such practice, and Heritage appealed.
IssueFree
Whether, subject to certain conditions, licensed real estate brokers and salespersons may engage in the practice of law in limited circumstances.