City of Seattle v. Bingham Investment Co.
Washington Supreme Court
Cross-appeals from an order of the superior court for Whatcom county, Pemberton, J., entered January 6, 1921, granting a new trial, after the verdict of a jury awarding damages in condemnation proceedings.
1Opinion of the CourtMitchell, J.
The city of Seattle, by eminent domain proceedings, seeks to acquire title to land on the *369Skagit river to be used in connection with the establishment of a hydro-electric light and power plant. The question of damages was tried to a jury, which returned a verdict in the sum of $27,500. The city contended the property was worth not to exceed $3,000, while the witnesses for the owner, Bingham Investment Company, valued it at from $17,000 to $50,000. The city moved for a new trial on the grounds: (1) Excessive damages appearing to have been given under the influence of passion and prejudice; (2)…
2Cases cited7 opinions
- Rochester v. Seattle, Renton & Southern Railway Co.Washington Supreme Court · 1913
- Parkhurst v. ElliottWashington Supreme Court · 1918
- City of Seattle v. WilliamsWashington Supreme Court · 1906
- Pierce v. Seattle Electric Co.Washington Supreme Court · 1915
- City of Renton v. DykemanWashington Supreme Court · 1910
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