State v. Buckley

This action was brought by the State of Washington to appropriate land of several parties for a highway. Stipulated orders adjudicating public use and for immediate use and possession of the property owned by Paul N. Fiorito and wife were entered in April 1972. The State determined that the value of the Fiorito property was $97,300 and deposited that sum with the clerk of court. Soon thereafter, the Fioritos withdrew the funds. Pending trial to determine the amount of damages arising from the taking, the State decided that it did not require all of the property and filed a notice and motion…