Legal Opinion
Brower v. Pierce County
Court of Appeals of Washington
Decided July 12, 1999No. 41321-0-IPublishedCited by 7 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtCox, J.
Pam and Allen Brower appeal the summary dismissal of their damages action pursuant to RCW 64.401 against Pierce County. Notwithstanding the County’s suggestion to the contrary, we hold that the Browers timely filed their notice of appeal. But the exhaustion of their administrative remedy through the hearing examiner provided them adequate relief. Consequently, they have no cause of action against the County. We affirm.
In October 1995, the Browers filed a short plat application with the Pierce County Planning and Land Services Department (PALS). They sought approval to divide their 10-acre…
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