Riste v. Eastern Washington Bible Camp, Inc.
Washington Court of Appeals
605 P.2d 1294 (Wash. Ct. App. 1980)
Relevant factsFree
Eastern Washington Bible Camp (defendant) owned a subdivision restricted so that lots could not be sold without the Camp's consent, nor to anyone who didn't subscribe to the beliefs of the Assembly of God Church. Riste (plaintiff), who had received title to a lot from his parents, contracted to sell it to a buyer who did not share the Camp's faith; the Camp refused to allow the sale, and Riste sued for a declaration that the restriction was invalid.
IssueFree
Whether a deed restriction requiring the original grantor's consent to any resale, and requiring the buyer's religious affiliation, is valid against a fee simple owner.