Brigham v. City of Seattle

This is an appeal from a judgment notwithstanding the verdict of seven hundred fifty dollars for appellant on a tort claim against the city of Seattle. The question is whether the claim complies with statutory and charter provisions establishing prerequisites to the maintenance of such an action.

Rem. Rev. Stat. § 9478 [P.P.C. § 368-1], reads:

“Whenever a claim for damages sounding in tort against any city of the first class shall be presented to and filed with the city clerk or other proper officer of such city, in compliance with valid charter provisions of such city, such claim must contain,…