[WSBARP] PSA Seller refuses to close; Buyer's right to withdraw funds?

[NC]

The rules pertaining to tender may help. Finch v. Sprague 117 Wash
650(1921). The contract has already been breached by the seller.

On Thursday, July 7, 2016, Eric Nelsen <Eric at sayrelawoffices.com> wrote:

> Standard residential PSA, closing was set to occur last week. All-cash
> deal, no financing. Buyer timely deposited all funds, but Seller has
> refused to complete the sale or even sign closing documents.
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> Buyer intends to file for specific performance, but in the meantime: Is
> there any problem with the Buyer withdrawing all funds from escrow at this
> point, while sending the Seller a letter confirming that the Buyer reserves
> all rights and intends to sue for breach of the contract? Buyer has already
> clearly demonstrated willingness and ability to timely close the
> transaction and I do not think the full purchase price should have to sit
> for months in escrow until the litigation is resolved. Any other thoughts
> or advice?
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> Sincerely,
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> Eric
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> Eric C. Nelsen
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> SAYRE LAW OFFICES, PLLC
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> 1417 31st Ave South
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> Seattle WA  98144-3909
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