Cummins v. King County

Lawless, J. †

is a claim by the respondents, John R. Cummins and Florence A. Cummins (hereinafter referred to as plaintiffs), of inverse condemnation asserting violation of Const, art. 1, § 16 (amendment 9). The appellant, King County (hereinafter referred to as defendant), first contends that the dedicatory language and drawing contained in Pelican Park division 4 plat gives the county an easement right upon the plaintiffs’ lot for a supporting slope extending 26 feet beyond the highway right of way.

The pertinent language of dedication contained on the plat is as follows:

Description—This plat…