BARKER v. WALTER HOGAN ENTERPRISES

No. 3101-2.

23 Wn. App. 450 (1979)

596 P.2d 1359

ERNEST J. BARKER, ET AL, Appellants, v. WALTER HOGAN ENTERPRISES, INC., Respondent.

The Court of Appeals of Washington, Division Two.

May 31, 1979.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Lawrence M. Ross, for appellant.

David R. Tuell (of Tuell & Anderson), for respondent.


PETRIE, J.

This case illustrates the fine line of distinction between effectively "driving a hard bargain" and entering into a contract voidable because of "business compulsion." Plaintiff appeals from summary judgment dismissing his complaint for money due. We affirm.

In 1967 defendant Hogan leased to plaintiff Barker for 10 years ending July 1, 1977, a certain portion of a shopping center to be used as a tavern. No provision was made for any renewal or extension...

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