Symington v. Hudson

This is an action to quiet title. It is the second such action involving both parties and the same property. Plaintiff, D. D. Symington, claims title by virtue of a local improvement assessment deed from the city of Seattle. Defendants, William W. Hudson and wife, assert title by virtue of a warranty deéd from the prior owners and by virtue of a decree vacating a tax foreclosure and quieting title in them.

The question is whether or not all of the issues raised by the pleadings had been adjudicated previously between the parties in the prior action to quiet title to the same property. If they…