Northlake Marine Works, Inc. v. City of Seattle

The appellant, Northlake Marine Works, Inc. (Northlake), brought this action to quiet title in a section of an abandoned railroad right of way north of Lake Union. Northlake claims it owns a reversionary interest in the right of way through its purchase of several quitclaim deeds to five adjacent lots.

Northlake also challenges an agreement entered into by the respondents, the City of Seattle (City), Fremont Dock Company (Fremont Dock), and Inland Properties, Inc. (Inland Properties), contending that the City's participation in the agreement violates the constitutional prohibition against…