Pierce County v. King

Pierce county instituted this condemnation proceeding to acquire land on which to construct a new courthouse. One of the parcels described in the complaint is owned by Homer F. King and his wife, Ida Mae King. The National Bank of Washington holds a mortgage on this tract, and was also named a defendant. The Kings will be referred to herein as if they were the only defendants and appellants.

The parcel in question consists of two lots, located on the corner of Tenth street and Tacoma avenue, in the city of Tacoma. This property is improved with a three-story frame building and a small cottage,…