Knott v. City of Spokane

Effective June 15, 1981, the City of Spokane confirmed a local improvement district assessment for Indian Trail Trunk Sewer District. William and Dorothy Knott owned land in the district and were assessed $89,783.45. They appealed the assessment to superior court. The City moved to dismiss the appeal on the ground that, although Mr. Knott appeared before the city council and orally objected to the assessment, the court did not have jurisdiction to hear the appeal because written objections were not filed with the council as required by RCW 35.44-.190. The court granted the motion. The Knotts…