Legal Opinion
Crane Towing, Inc. v. Gorton
Washington Supreme Court
Decided October 20, 1977No. 44741PublishedCited by 61 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtHamilton, J.
This appeal concerns the constitutionality of Laws of 1975, 1st Ex. Sess., ch. 281, p. 1208 (RCW 46.52.118- .1198), an act relating to the towing or removing of motor vehicles from private property.
Chapter 281 was to become effective on September 8, 1975. Prior to its effective date, respondents, Crane Towing, Inc., and Washington Tow Truck Association, Inc., brought this action seeking a judgment declaring chapter 281 unconstitutional. A preliminary injunction was entered restraining and enjoining appellants, the Attorney General and the State of Washington, from enforcing or implementing…
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