In Re Petition of City of Anacortes

The City of Anacortes appeals from judgments granting interest on eminent domain compensation awards. Interest was awarded for the period from the date condemnees stipulated to the city’s immediate possession of the premises to the date of the judgments. These three actions relating to an urban renewal project were consolidated for trial and appeal.

Following commencement of the actions, the parties filed formal stipulations dated March 18,1969, which stated:

The Petitioner [city] may immediately take possession of the property and property rights and use the same for the purposes described in…