In Re Petition of Port of Seattle

This is a review by certiorari of a superior court order adjudicating public use and necessity in a condemnation action.

The Port of Seattle owns and operates the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. On April 13, 1971, the Port Commission passed resolution No. 2372 authorizing the acquisition of various parcels of real property located along the airport’s northern, northeastern, and western boundaries. Prior to the passage of resolution No. 2372, the Port Commission had incorporated these parcels in its comprehensive scheme by resolutions Nos. 2252 and 2285.

For the purpose of trial, the…