In Re the Marriage of Johnson

Elwis Johnson appeals from that portion of a dissolution decree which awarded Ollie Mae Johnson a lien upon Elwis' separate real estate representing an increase in value solely due to inflation. We reverse and remand for further proceedings.

In June 1970, Elwis purchased a small home in Tacoma. After their marriage in July 1971 Elwis and Ollie Mae used the dwelling as their marital abode until the commencement of this dissolution suit. During this period the marital community made payments on the mortgage that Elwis had assumed on purchase. The only improvements made to the premises during…