City of Algona v. Sharp

— The defendant, F. W. Maples, appeals the denial of his motion to quash order and notice of sale issued on execution after judgment was entered foreclosing a Local Improvement District (LID) assessment lien for the installation of sewers. The primary issue submitted for our consideration is whether the homestead exemption act, RCW 6.12.010 et seq., prevents the forced sale of real property to satisfy an LID lien. We hold in the affirmative and reverse.

Maples has owned his home since 1956 and its uncontested value is less than $20,000. The City of Algona (City) is a third-class city with a…