Barnier v. City of Kent

Jerome and Joyce Barnier appeal a judgment dismissing without prejudice their action for declaratory relief. We reverse the dismissal and remand for entry of a declaratory judgment consistent with this opinion.

Jerome and Joyce Barnier own approximately 10 acres of unimproved land in the city of Kent. On June 19, 1978, the Kent City Council adopted an ordinance which created Local Improvement District 283 (LID 283) in an area of Kent which included the Barniers' property. LID 283 included sewer, water, storm drainage, lighting, and road improvements.

On July 19, 1978, the Barniers filed suit…