Knowles v. Temple
Washington Supreme Court
Appeal from a judgment of the superior court for Pierce county, Reid, J., entered August 3, 1907, upon findings in favor of the defendant, after trial on the merits before the court without a jury, in an action for breach of covenant against incumbrances.
1Opinion of the CourtRudkin, J.
On the 5th day of September, 1906, the city council of the city of Tacoma adopted a resolution of intention to improve one of the city streets, and created an assessment district for that purpose. At that time the defendant was the owner of certain lots abutting on the street to be improved and included within the assessment district. On the 57th day of December, 1906, she conveyed the lots to the plaintiff, covenanting that they were free and clear of all liens, charges and incumbrances. Work was commenced on the improvement on November 7th, 1906, and the improvement was completed on…
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