[Judiciarycommittee1] Request for Amicus Brief / Perez v Quach Living Trust

[Erin Stines]

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
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From: Judiciarycommittee1 <judiciarycommittee1-bounces at washingtonlandtitle.com> On Behalf Of Davis, Allison
Sent: Tuesday, July 22, 2025 9:19 AM
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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 an͏​​‌͏
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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

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Old Republic Title
601 Union Street, Suite 1501, Seattle WA 98101

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