State v. Williams

This proceeding was instituted by the state of Washington for the purpose of condemning an easement through what is known as “Mount Baker Ridge,” in the city of Seattle, in aid of the construction of the tunnel which forms a part of the floating bridge which has been constructed across Lake Washington by the Washington Toll Bridge Authority. Satisfactory settlements were made with most of the respondent landowners; and when the proceeding was called for trial, only three property owners appeared to submit the questions at issue for trial. Frank P. Williams and wife, as owners of the south…