Legal Opinion

Allison v. Washington County

Court of Appeals of Oregon

Decided March 8, 1976No. 35-145, CA 4353PublishedCited by 38 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

*573LANGTRY, J.

Plaintiff initiated this declaratory judgment proceeding to seek a determination that an amendment to the Washington County comprehensive plan, adopted by the County Commissioners on December 30, 1974, was subject to referendum in the unincorporated area of Washington County. The trial court dismissed plaintiff’s complaint on the ground of sovereign immunity.

The questions presented are: (1) whether sovereign immunity is here applicable; (2) whether and to what extent zoning ordinances and comprehensive plans are subject to initiative and referendum; and (3) if the present…

2Cases cited53 opinions

  1. Bi-Metallic Investment Co. v. State Board of EqualizationSupreme Court of the United States · 1915
  2. Fasano v. Board of County Com'rs of Washington Cty.Oregon Supreme Court · 1973
  3. Kadderly v. PortlandOregon Supreme Court · 1903
  4. Caseday v. LindstromOregon Supreme Court · 1904
  5. Glass v. SmithTexas Supreme Court · 1951

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3Cited by38 opinions

  1. Fifth Avenue Corp. v. WASHINGTON COUNTY, ETC.Oregon Supreme Court · 1978
  2. City of La Grande v. Public Employes Retirement BoardOregon Supreme Court · 1978
  3. City of Roseburg v. Roseburg City Firefighters, Local No. 1489Oregon Supreme Court · 1981
  4. Save Sunset Beach Coalition v. City and County of HonoluluHawaii Supreme Court · 2003
  5. State Ex Rel. McNary v. HaisSupreme Court of Missouri · 1984

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