There is nothing clear about this situation. Put forgery aside. Instead consider that in real estate situations, the gravity of the situation has generally meant that only signed contracts would be honored. In fact, Florida gave weight to this by requiring a jury of 12 for real estate decisions but at one time felt that it took only six to decide a capital case. In Washington, only one oral contract in real estate has been honored. Don't bet good money that this decision will stand up.
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There is nothing clear about this situation. Put forgery aside. Instead consider that in real estate situations, the gravity of the situation has generally meant that only signed contracts would be honored. In fact, Florida gave weight to this by requiring a jury of 12 for real estate decisions but at one time felt that it took only six to decide a capital case. In Washington, only one oral contract in real estate has been honored. Don't bet good money that this decision will stand up.