Deaconess Hospital v. Washington State Highway Commission

Respondent, The Deaconess Hospital, commenced this action in Spokane County, seeking to enjoin the Washington State Highway Commission, the commissioners thereof, and the director of highways from proceeding further' in the location and construction of state *380primary highway No. 2, a multilane freeway passing through the city of Spokane and within 65 to 70 feet from the north wing of respondent hospital. The state of Washington, as a distinct entity, was not named as a party.

In support of the relief which it sought, respondent in substance alleged that (a) it was an owner of property abutting…