Long v. City of Olympia

Langenbach, J.†

Appellants instituted this action to restrain the respondents from certifying the results of an annexation election. The city of Lacey was later permitted to intervene as a party-plaintiff. A hearing on the temporary restraining order had been set for February 14, 1967. After a 2-day trial the issue was submitted to the court which rendered a decision in favor of respondents on February 28, 1967. The restraining order was dissolved and respondents certified the election results. Ten days later the appeal was taken and perfected.

The city of Lacey was incorporated in November…