State v. Forrest

This is an action in eminent domain. The condemnees appeal from an order stating that they are not entitled to attorney and expert witness fees.

Appellants are the owners of realty located adjacent to State Primary Highway No. 5. Until these proceedings were commenced, unlimited rights of ingress and egress existed between their property and the highway. On June 16, 1967 the State Highway Department, acting pursuant to RCW 8.04.020, notified appellants of its intention to limit the access to that of a single family residence. The notice was accomplished with a written offer to pay appellants…