From adavis at ortc.com Tue Jul 22 09:18:51 2025 From: adavis at ortc.com (Davis, Allison) Date: Tue, 22 Jul 2025 16:18:51 +0000 Subject: [Judiciarycommittee1] Request for Amicus Brief / Perez v Quach Living Trust Message-ID: Good morning, I hope everyone has been doing well and enjoying their summer. Bryan Perez has asked if WLTA will write an amicus brief supporting his position in an appeal to the Supreme Court. The appellate court opinion, along with briefs are attached. Specifically, he feels that our industry should be concerned that the courts are reviewing extrinsic evidence when considering the validity of a deed and not solely relying on a facially unambiguous, recorded deed in compliance with statute. My recommendation is that we decline this request. This situation involves a very specific set of circumstances, and I do not think the decisions made by the superior or appellant courts amount to a shift in how conveyances are viewed. For our purposes, insurers can and do take into account extrinsic evidence to determine insurability. That being said, I'm happy to set up a meeting if anyone would like to discuss further. Please let me know. Thank you, Allison Allison Davis Vice President | Underwriting Counsel T: 206.239.5165 | Mitel: 45413 adavis at ortc.com Old Republic Title 601 Union Street, Suite 1501, Seattle WA 98101 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: 865358 - Public - Opinion - Unpublished - 6 30 2025 - Pro Tem - I - Majority (1).pdf Type: application/pdf Size: 157072 bytes Desc: 865358 - Public - Opinion - Unpublished - 6 30 2025 - Pro Tem - I - Majority (1).pdf URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Name: Perez - Brief of Appellant.pdf Type: application/pdf Size: 597510 bytes Desc: Perez - Brief of Appellant.pdf URL: From execdirector at washingtonlandtitle.com Tue Jul 22 10:13:05 2025 From: execdirector at washingtonlandtitle.com (George Peters) Date: Tue, 22 Jul 2025 10:13:05 -0700 Subject: [Judiciarycommittee1] FW: Land Title Dispute under appeal In-Reply-To: <1718239945.1498402.1753153342486@mail.yahoo.com> References: <1703378793.1305632.1752525357489.ref@mail.yahoo.com> <1703378793.1305632.1752525357489@mail.yahoo.com> <61312228-177D-F049-8E90-2C4A3BB4508A@hxcore.ol> <562864034.1562098.1752593197141@mail.yahoo.com> <25C1CB1E-A790-CB40-A3F9-AC49498E44AB@hxcore.ol> <638776168.1633274.1752605779807@mail.yahoo.com> <1718239945.1498402.1753153342486@mail.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <026d01dbfb2b$e3b691c0$ab23b540$@washingtonlandtitle.com> Further to Allison?s email of this morning, Bryan called me again yesterday, and followed up with this email and this document. I haven?t yet read the attachment, but assume it includes similar arguments as before. He reiterated that he wants to be included in all correspondence/calls with the attorney retained for the appeals process. Of course, the Judiciary Committee discussions don?t fall into that citatory. George George Peters, WTP Co-Executive Director Washington Land Title Association https://washingtonlandtitle.com Mail: PO Box 328, Lynnwood, WA 98046 Delivery: 6817 208th St SW, #328, Lynnwood, WA 98036 206-437-5869 (Mobile) 206-260-4731 (Fax) execdirector at washingtonlandtitle.com This is a confidential communication intended solely for the named recipient. If you are not the intended recipient, please destroy it and call George Peters at 206-437-5869 immediately. Thank you. From: Bryan Perez Sent: Monday, July 21, 2025 8:02 PM To: George Subject: Re: Land Title Dispute under appeal Hi George, Here is the motion for reconsideration. it is pretty detailed and shows the court of appeals errors pretty good. Thanks, Bryan 2532056306 On Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 11:56:19 AM PDT, Bryan Perez > wrote: Thanks for quick response, I was wanting to get an idea of what the Judicial Committee purpose and intent. It sounds like government official business. Thanks, Bryan On Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 11:51:09 AM PDT, George > wrote: Thanks, Bryan. I'll forward this on to our committee and they'll review the documents you sent and get back to you and Corey. BTW - I see that you called this morning. Sorry I wasn't available. In and out today. Feel free to email if there's something you want me to pass along. George Sent from my mobile phone 206-437-5869 _____ From: Bryan Perez > Sent: Tuesday, July 15, 2025 8:27:11 AM To: George > Cc: Corey Parker > Subject: Re: Land Title Dispute under appeal Good Morning George, My attorney (Corey Parker) is willing to speak to your committee and grateful for any help your organization can provide. Corey is on the CC for this e-mail as well. I am giving all parties the rights to communicate about the case. I would ask that I am CCed, it will reduce time keeping me in the loop on any outcome, I will be available for any conference calls as well. My attorney and I have worked closely on this case together. Here is his contact information: 425- 221-2195 Corey at appellatecounsel.law Thanks Again, Bryan Perez 2532056306 On Monday, July 14, 2025 at 02:34:23 PM PDT, George > wrote: Bryan, thanks for sending this information. I will pass it along to our Judiciary Committee for review. As we discussed, before making any decision or recommendation to our board, the committee will want to discuss the case with your attorney, so as soon as you could provide that name and contact information, that would be great. George Sent from my mobile phone 206-437-5869 _____ From: Bryan Perez > Sent: Monday, July 14, 2025 1:36:12 PM To: execdirector at washingtonlandtitle.com > Subject: Land Title Dispute under appeal Good Afternoon, I spoke about the attached case. If you read the opinion first it will drop your jaw because it is confusing and contradicting. Any questions about the case please call me. My attorney information is not correct on the briefs, I am waiting his response to allow me to give you his most updated information, and what I can give you. I respect everyone's privacy whether I am paying for their service or not. I am sure he will let me give you his information, it was his idea to ask organizations to support this case due to the bad opinion. All property owners need to know when we get an unconditional deed it will not be quiet titled away, due to change of heart by the grantor later, or that a court can add conditions to the deed from outside the four corners, when there is no ambiguity in the deed and physically delivered to the grantee. We need outside help on public interest issues to get a shot at Washington Supreme Court review. Thanks and I hope you can help, Bryan Perez 2532056306 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: image001.jpg Type: image/jpeg Size: 6078 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: image002.jpg Type: image/jpeg Size: 68742 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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George George Peters, WTP Co-Executive Director Washington Land Title Association https://washingtonlandtitle.com Mail: PO Box 328, Lynnwood, WA 98046 Delivery: 6817 208th St SW, #328, Lynnwood, WA 98036 206-437-5869 (Mobile) 206-260-4731 (Fax) execdirector at washingtonlandtitle.com This is a confidential communication intended solely for the named recipient. If you are not the intended recipient, please destroy it and call George Peters at 206-437-5869 immediately. Thank you. From: Bryan Perez Sent: Tuesday, July 22, 2025 11:46 AM To: George Subject: Good Morning George, We spoke about your organization helping on an amicus brief concerning property deeds, whereas the Court of Appeals in the King Couty basically ruled, the plain language of the deeds is not protected, which will essentially affect every landowner, and could extend to any contractual agreement. I wanted to send you an email with all of the documents and information together makes it better to forward. I know, I hate chasing e-mails Also, I can provide the Clerk Papers and Report of proceedings if the committee wants them. I may need to come by the office and drop them off too large of files to send. Here is the contact information for my attorney Corey Parker 425- 221-2195 Corey at appellatecounsel.law So, I sent you the briefs from both sides, court opinion, and the motion for reconsideration. Thanks, Bryan Perez 2532056306 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: image001.jpg Type: image/jpeg Size: 6078 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: image002.jpg Type: image/jpeg Size: 68742 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Name: - 865358 - Public - Opinion - Unpublished - 6 30 2025 - Pro Tem - I - Majority (1).pdf Type: application/pdf Size: 191266 bytes Desc: not available URL: From CTrummel at wfgtitle.com Tue Jul 22 15:45:39 2025 From: CTrummel at wfgtitle.com (Craig Trummel) Date: Tue, 22 Jul 2025 22:45:39 +0000 Subject: [Judiciarycommittee1] Request for Amicus Brief / Perez v Quach Living Trust In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: All: My vote is No. Happy to listen to the opinions of others if the collective wants to have a meeting, though. I don't believe there is risk of extrinsic evidence impugning the integrity of a deed in the vast majority of our examinations and insured instruments. This matters is extreme in the deceased's actions in signing 6 different deeds as she worked through how to set up her estate planning. craig [cid:image003.png at 01DBFB1F.AAA96DF0][WLTA-WTP1 LOGO small] Craig Trummel Regional Underwriter/Washington State Counsel C: 206.580.8344 | ctrummel at wfgtitle.com | www.wfgtitle.com Confidentiality Notice: The information contained in this electronic e-mail and any accompanying attachment(s) is intended only for the use of the intended recipient and is non-public in nature and may be confidential and/or privileged. If any reader of this communication is not the intended recipient, unauthorized use, disclosure, dissemination or copying is strictly prohibited, and may be unlawful. If you have received this communication in error, please immediately notify the sender by return e-mail, and delete the original message and all copies from your system and promptly destroy any copies made of this electronic message. Click Here for WFG's Plain English Privacy Policy From: Judiciarycommittee1 [mailto:judiciarycommittee1-bounces at washingtonlandtitle.com] On Behalf Of Davis, Allison Sent: Tuesday, July 22, 2025 9:19 AM To: judiciarycommittee1 at washingtonlandtitle.com Subject: [Judiciarycommittee1] Request for Amicus Brief / Perez v Quach Living Trust Good morning, I hope everyone has been doing well and enjoying their summer. Bryan Perez has asked if WLTA will write an amicus brief supporting his position in an appeal to the Supreme Court. The appellate court opinion, along with briefs are Good morning, I hope everyone has been doing well and enjoying their summer. Bryan Perez has asked if WLTA will write an amicus brief supporting his position in an appeal to the Supreme Court. The appellate court opinion, along with briefs are attached. Specifically, he feels that our industry should be concerned that the courts are reviewing extrinsic evidence when considering the validity of a deed and not solely relying on a facially unambiguous, recorded deed in compliance with statute. My recommendation is that we decline this request. This situation involves a very specific set of circumstances, and I do not think the decisions made by the superior or appellant courts amount to a shift in how conveyances are viewed. For our purposes, insurers can and do take into account extrinsic evidence to determine insurability. That being said, I'm happy to set up a meeting if anyone would like to discuss further. Please let me know. Thank you, Allison Allison Davis Vice President | Underwriting Counsel T: 206.239.5165 | Mitel: 45413 adavis at ortc.com Old Republic Title 601 Union Street, Suite 1501, Seattle WA 98101 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Pacific Northwest P: 253.264.7819 wltic.com [signature_2134849999] This e-mail and its attachments are intended only for the use of the individual or entity who is the intended recipient and may contain information that is privileged, confidential, and exempt from disclosure or any type of use under applicable law. If the reader of this e-mail is not the intended recipient, or the employee, agent or representative responsible for delivering the e-mail to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, copying, or other use of this e-mail is strictly prohibited. If you have received this e-mail in error, please reply immediately to the sender. From: Judiciarycommittee1 On Behalf Of Davis, Allison Sent: Tuesday, July 22, 2025 9:19 AM To: judiciarycommittee1 at washingtonlandtitle.com Subject: [Judiciarycommittee1] Request for Amicus Brief / Perez v Quach Living Trust Good morning, I hope everyone has been doing well and enjoying their summer. Bryan Perez has asked if WLTA will write an?????? [External email] External email [External email] [First time sender] First time sender [First time sender] Good morning, I hope everyone has been doing well and enjoying their summer. Bryan Perez has asked if WLTA will write an amicus brief supporting his position in an appeal to the Supreme Court. The appellate court opinion, along with briefs are attached. Specifically, he feels that our industry should be concerned that the courts are reviewing extrinsic evidence when considering the validity of a deed and not solely relying on a facially unambiguous, recorded deed in compliance with statute. My recommendation is that we decline this request. This situation involves a very specific set of circumstances, and I do not think the decisions made by the superior or appellant courts amount to a shift in how conveyances are viewed. For our purposes, insurers can and do take into account extrinsic evidence to determine insurability. That being said, I?m happy to set up a meeting if anyone would like to discuss further. Please let me know. Thank you, Allison Allison Davis Vice President | Underwriting Counsel T: 206.239.5165 | Mitel: 45413 adavis at ortc.com Old Republic Title 601 Union Street, Suite 1501, Seattle WA 98101 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: image001.png Type: image/png Size: 55501 bytes Desc: image001.png URL: From adavis at ortc.com Thu Jul 24 12:42:44 2025 From: adavis at ortc.com (Davis, Allison) Date: Thu, 24 Jul 2025 19:42:44 +0000 Subject: [Judiciarycommittee1] Request for Amicus Brief / Perez v Quach Living Trust In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Hello again, If there aren?t any other thoughts, it looks like we have our answer. George, please let me know if you?d like me to reach out to him. Thank you, Allison Allison Davis Vice President | Underwriting Counsel T: 206.239.5165 | Mitel: 45413 adavis at ortc.com Old Republic Title 601 Union Street, Suite 1501, Seattle WA 98101 From: Erin Stines Sent: Tuesday, July 22, 2025 5:06 PM To: Davis, Allison ; judiciarycommittee1 at washingtonlandtitle.com Subject: [EXTERNAL] RE: [Judiciarycommittee1] Request for Amicus Brief / Perez v Quach Living Trust Thank you, Allison for your concise explanation and analysis. I agree with your and vote to decline this request. Erin M. Stines | Underwriting Counsel ? 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CGBANNERINDICATOR Thank you, Allison for your concise explanation and analysis. I agree with your and vote to decline this request. Erin M. Stines | Underwriting Counsel ? Pacific Northwest P: 253.264.7819 wltic.com [signature_2134849999] This e-mail and its attachments are intended only for the use of the individual or entity who is the intended recipient and may contain information that is privileged, confidential, and exempt from disclosure or any type of use under applicable law. If the reader of this e-mail is not the intended recipient, or the employee, agent or representative responsible for delivering the e-mail to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, copying, or other use of this e-mail is strictly prohibited. If you have received this e-mail in error, please reply immediately to the sender. From: Judiciarycommittee1 > On Behalf Of Davis, Allison Sent: Tuesday, July 22, 2025 9:19 AM To: judiciarycommittee1 at washingtonlandtitle.com Subject: [Judiciarycommittee1] Request for Amicus Brief / Perez v Quach Living Trust Good morning, I hope everyone has been doing well and enjoying their summer. Bryan Perez has asked if WLTA will write an amicus brief supporting his position in an appeal to the Supreme Court. The appellate court opinion, along with briefs are attached. Specifically, he feels that our industry should be concerned that the courts are reviewing extrinsic evidence when considering the validity of a deed and not solely relying on a facially unambiguous, recorded deed in compliance with statute. My recommendation is that we decline this request. This situation involves a very specific set of circumstances, and I do not think the decisions made by the superior or appellant courts amount to a shift in how conveyances are viewed. For our purposes, insurers can and do take into account extrinsic evidence to determine insurability. That being said, I?m happy to set up a meeting if anyone would like to discuss further. Please let me know. Thank you, Allison Allison Davis Vice President | Underwriting Counsel T: 206.239.5165 | Mitel: 45413 adavis at ortc.com Old Republic Title 601 Union Street, Suite 1501, Seattle WA 98101 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: image001.png Type: image/png Size: 55501 bytes Desc: image001.png URL: From adavis at ortc.com Thu Jul 24 16:24:52 2025 From: adavis at ortc.com (Davis, Allison) Date: Thu, 24 Jul 2025 23:24:52 +0000 Subject: [Judiciarycommittee1] Amicus Brief Request Message-ID: Good afternoon Mr. Perez, I am the chair for WLTA's Judiciary Committee. After reviewing the documents provided, the Committee has decided not to proceed with an amicus brief. We thank you for reaching out and wish you the best. Thank you, Allison Allison Davis Vice President | Underwriting Counsel T: 206.239.5165 | Mitel: 45413 adavis at ortc.com Old Republic Title 601 Union Street, Suite 1501, Seattle WA 98101 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From ACallahan at ortc.com Sat Jul 26 17:09:15 2025 From: ACallahan at ortc.com (Callahan, Ashley) Date: Sun, 27 Jul 2025 00:09:15 +0000 Subject: [Judiciarycommittee1] [EXTERNAL] Re: Request for Amicus Brief / Perez v Quach Living Trust In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: I agree with Allison. The situation does not warrant an amicus brief. Thanks Allison! Ashley B. Callahan Senior Regional Counsel | Western Title Division Direct Line: 425.835.7404 acallahan at ortc.com Old Republic Title | Old Republic Insurance Group From: Judiciarycommittee1 On Behalf Of Craig Trummel Sent: Tuesday, July 22, 2025 3:46 PM To: Davis, Allison ; judiciarycommittee1 at washingtonlandtitle.com Subject: [EXTERNAL] Re: [Judiciarycommittee1] Request for Amicus Brief / Perez v Quach Living Trust All: My vote is No. Happy to listen to the opinions of others if the collective wants to have a meeting, though. I don?t believe there is risk of extrinsic evidence impugning the integrity of a deed in the vast majority of our examinations and insured instruments. Th ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? [https://image-processing-service.us-1.mimecastcybergraph.com/v2/banners?e=gVlc6660h1YXt567FCctLevo2zr9-SgdmaI-W4trPI54kjKulLMCLxK05fh1blv4G-ns_c7if05f8FP2yR87Tm-Byh1ay7bUKytOF2I1c3e9jdBgLqkf4cgvJbDWb8r2oc7daLZT0dC2RLNNZ8gwi0Piti_PARuxEWpXg1N6thuieMCXorxi_0c87oPAt6jmHV0kwDlardcF5ssBKrenWC9k8DWCUgg_uZbCbPe7xOpT6feKuwX5FHEUx8dNWxuINMhXV1KBJH_1ky-OPN14znLZZRxLkwsl5KBx8Z3Rcy6rPYH2xAcsFOU87XeLztAIjnErgIaBWafJCbARNggl01VxBf2H0X_h1Dx5jpD4K998OeXAI_TrthmomKypnVrjFnBHVeSfaU5j] CGBANNERINDICATOR All: My vote is No. Happy to listen to the opinions of others if the collective wants to have a meeting, though. I don?t believe there is risk of extrinsic evidence impugning the integrity of a deed in the vast majority of our examinations and insured instruments. This matters is extreme in the deceased?s actions in signing 6 different deeds as she worked through how to set up her estate planning. craig [cid:image001.png at 01DBFE4F.B21D0780][WLTA-WTP1 LOGO small] Craig Trummel Regional Underwriter/Washington State Counsel C: 206.580.8344 | ctrummel at wfgtitle.com | www.wfgtitle.com Confidentiality Notice: The information contained in this electronic e-mail and any accompanying attachment(s) is intended only for the use of the intended recipient and is non-public in nature and may be confidential and/or privileged. If any reader of this communication is not the intended recipient, unauthorized use, disclosure, dissemination or copying is strictly prohibited, and may be unlawful. If you have received this communication in error, please immediately notify the sender by return e-mail, and delete the original message and all copies from your system and promptly destroy any copies made of this electronic message. Click Here for WFG?s Plain English Privacy Policy From: Judiciarycommittee1 [mailto:judiciarycommittee1-bounces at washingtonlandtitle.com] On Behalf Of Davis, Allison Sent: Tuesday, July 22, 2025 9:19 AM To: judiciarycommittee1 at washingtonlandtitle.com Subject: [Judiciarycommittee1] Request for Amicus Brief / Perez v Quach Living Trust Good morning, I hope everyone has been doing well and enjoying their summer. Bryan Perez has asked if WLTA will write an amicus brief supporting his position in an appeal to the Supreme Court. The appellate court opinion, along with briefs are Good morning, I hope everyone has been doing well and enjoying their summer. Bryan Perez has asked if WLTA will write an amicus brief supporting his position in an appeal to the Supreme Court. The appellate court opinion, along with briefs are attached. Specifically, he feels that our industry should be concerned that the courts are reviewing extrinsic evidence when considering the validity of a deed and not solely relying on a facially unambiguous, recorded deed in compliance with statute. My recommendation is that we decline this request. This situation involves a very specific set of circumstances, and I do not think the decisions made by the superior or appellant courts amount to a shift in how conveyances are viewed. For our purposes, insurers can and do take into account extrinsic evidence to determine insurability. That being said, I?m happy to set up a meeting if anyone would like to discuss further. Please let me know. Thank you, Allison Allison Davis Vice President | Underwriting Counsel T: 206.239.5165 | Mitel: 45413 adavis at ortc.com Old Republic Title 601 Union Street, Suite 1501, Seattle WA 98101 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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George George Peters, WTP Co-Executive Director Washington Land Title Association https://washingtonlandtitle.com Mail: PO Box 328, Lynnwood, WA 98046 Delivery: 6817 208th St SW, #328, Lynnwood, WA 98036 206-437-5869 (Mobile) 206-260-4731 (Fax) execdirector at washingtonlandtitle.com This is a confidential communication intended solely for the named recipient. If you are not the intended recipient, please destroy it and call George Peters at 206-437-5869 immediately. Thank you. From: Judiciarycommittee1 On Behalf Of Callahan, Ashley Sent: Saturday, July 26, 2025 5:09 PM To: Craig Trummel ; Davis, Allison ; judiciarycommittee1 at washingtonlandtitle.com Subject: Re: [Judiciarycommittee1] [EXTERNAL] Re: Request for Amicus Brief / Perez v Quach Living Trust I agree with Allison. The situation does not warrant an amicus brief. Thanks Allison! Ashley B. Callahan Senior Regional Counsel | Western Title Division Direct Line: 425.835.7404 acallahan at ortc.com Old Republic Title | Old Republic Insurance Group From: Judiciarycommittee1 > On Behalf Of Craig Trummel Sent: Tuesday, July 22, 2025 3:46 PM To: Davis, Allison >; judiciarycommittee1 at washingtonlandtitle.com Subject: [EXTERNAL] Re: [Judiciarycommittee1] Request for Amicus Brief / Perez v Quach Living Trust All: My vote is No. Happy to listen to the opinions of others if the collective wants to have a meeting, though. I don't believe there is risk of extrinsic evidence impugning the integrity of a deed in the vast majority of our examinations and insured instruments. This matters is extreme in the deceased's actions in signing 6 different deeds as she worked through how to set up her estate planning. craig Craig Trummel Regional Underwriter/Washington State Counsel C: 206.580.8344 | ctrummel at wfgtitle.com | www.wfgtitle.com Confidentiality Notice: The information contained in this electronic e-mail and any accompanying attachment(s) is intended only for the use of the intended recipient and is non-public in nature and may be confidential and/or privileged. If any reader of this communication is not the intended recipient, unauthorized use, disclosure, dissemination or copying is strictly prohibited, and may be unlawful. If you have received this communication in error, please immediately notify the sender by return e-mail, and delete the original message and all copies from your system and promptly destroy any copies made of this electronic message. Click Here for WFG's Plain English Privacy Policy From: Judiciarycommittee1 [mailto:judiciarycommittee1-bounces at washingtonlandtitle.com] On Behalf Of Davis, Allison Sent: Tuesday, July 22, 2025 9:19 AM To: judiciarycommittee1 at washingtonlandtitle.com Subject: [Judiciarycommittee1] Request for Amicus Brief / Perez v Quach Living Trust Good morning, I hope everyone has been doing well and enjoying their summer. Bryan Perez has asked if WLTA will write an amicus brief supporting his position in an appeal to the Supreme Court. The appellate court opinion, along with briefs are Good morning, I hope everyone has been doing well and enjoying their summer. Bryan Perez has asked if WLTA will write an amicus brief supporting his position in an appeal to the Supreme Court. The appellate court opinion, along with briefs are attached. 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