City of Seattle v. De Wolfe

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Scott, C. J.

This was an action to foreclose a lien for a street assessment. The assessment had been levied under § 10 of the 1886 charter of the city of Seattle (Laws 1885-6, p. 243), and became delinquent on the 11th day of August, 1889. A demurrer was interposed to the complaint on the ground that the cause of action was barred by the statute of limitations, which was sustained by the court, and judgment rendered for the defendants. The city has appealed.

*350There was no allegation in the complaint that any steps had been taken to enforce the assessment…