Abrams v. City of Seattle

This action was brought to enjoin the defendants from issuing warrants on the light department construction fund, in the amount of $189,000, in favor of certain persons who advanced money, performed labor and furnished material in connection with the construction of a substation on property owned by the city, and located on Third avenue, between Madison and Spring streets. After issue joined, and trial had, the court entered judgment dismissing the action. From this judgment, plaintiff appeals.

On and prior to January 21, 1930, the city was the owner of the entire half block fronting on Third…