Wagle v. Williamson

Rosina Williamson appeals an order granting Lawrence Wagle a private way of necessity over her property on a route known as the "Orchard Pass" route, rather than an alternative route proposed by her and known as the "Whiskey Flats" route. We reverse and remand.

Wagle has owned a 21-acre parcel of property in Cowlitz County since 1964. There is no direct access to any public road from that property. A county road abuts the southern portion of the property; however, high rock cliffs limit access to that road. Williamson owns the property north of Wagle. Fugitt owns the property to the west. A…