Legal Opinion
Kershaw Sunnyside Ranches, Inc. v. Yakima Interurban Lines Ass'n
Court of Appeals of Washington
Decided May 25, 2004No. 21289-1-IIIPublishedCited by 6 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtKato, C.J.
Level 3 Communications, L.L.C., (Level 3) appeals summary judgment orders concluding it trespassed by installing underground telecommunications lines in a railroad right-of-way that crosses property owned by Kershaw Sunnyside Ranches, Inc. (Kershaw). It contends the railroad that approved the installation owned the right-of-way in fee simple; alternatively, it contends the lines are an incidental use of the right-of-way. Kershaw has cross-appealed, contending the superior court erred in finding the orders were appealable. We affirm in part, reverse in part, and remand.
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3Cited by6 opinions
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