Legal Opinion
Steinman v. City of Seattle
Court of Appeals of Washington
Decided January 31, 1977No. 3435-1PublishedCited by 7 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtWilliams, C.J.
This action concerns the liability of the City of Seattle and Cordes Towing Service, Inc., for taking and holding a truck and tractor owned by Merle L. Stein-man, d/b/a Aimer Construction Company. Trial to the court with a jury resulted in a verdict in favor of Steinman against the City and Cordes of $53,800 and in favor of Cordes against the City of $2,800. As to the Steinman verdict, the court ordered a new trial unless Steinman would accept a reduction to $10,000. Steinman appeals this order and the City cross-appeals.
The facts essential to be stated are these:
In the summer of 1970,…
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