McLaughlin v. McLaughlin

Clarence H. and Laura McLaughlin, in separate actions, sued each other for divorce. The two cases were consolidated for trial. The trial court granted a divorce to each party. The decree, which was signed and entered January 23,1953, provided:

“It is Further Ordered, Adjudged and Decreed that the parties own an equal interest in the following real property, also known as 4157-23rd S.W.

“Lots 11 and 12 in Block 1, of Southern Pacific Supplemental Addition to West Seattle, as per plat recorded in Volume 3 of Plats on page 37, records of King County, Washington.

“That Laura C. McLaughlin is awarded…