Fosbre v. State

The sole question on appeal is whether the state is liable for interest upon a judgment entered against it pursuant to the state “Tort Claims Act,” which provides:

The state of Washington, whether acting' in its governmental or proprietary capacity, shall be liable for damages arising out of its tortious conduct to the same extent as if it were a private person or corporation.

(RCW 4.92.090)

June 28, 1965, respondent recovered a judgment of $157,164 against the state in an action under the statute. March 2, 1967, the judgment was affirmed. Fosbre v. State, 70 Wn.2d 578, 424 P.2d 901 (1967). May…