State v. Lacey

— The State of Washington appeals from an order of the trial court awarding attorneys’ fees and interest to respondent Dolly Lacey, individually and as executrix of the estate of Robert M. Lacey, deceased, in a condemnation action. We affirm the trial court’s action except insofar as it awards 8 percent interest to respondents from the date of judgment, August 2, 1972, until the date of payment, July 12,1973.

The State instituted condemnation proceedings for approximately 31 acres of land owned by respondents. The parties could not agree on the price, and a stipulated order for immediate use…