State v. Corey

This is an appeal from a judgment in a condemnation action, awarding the respondents compensation for damages to their property located in the path of the proposed freeway in Seattle, said damages having been incurred by reason of the appellant’s having taken advantage of the provisions of RCW 47.28.025 and the respondents’ having complied with the requirements of RCW 47.28.026. RCW 47.28.025 provides for the recording of plans for new highways with the county auditor. RCW 47.28.026 prohibits the making of improvements on lands located within the limits of such recorded highway plans. A…