STATE v. HATCHARD

No. 34002.

49 Wn.2d 442 (1956)

302 P.2d 478

THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Petitioner, v. JACK C. HATCHARD et al., Respondents, EDWARD GACEK et al., Respondents and Relators, THE SUPERIOR COURT FOR PACIFIC COUNTY, Warner Poyhonen, Judge, Respondent.

The Supreme Court of Washington, Department Two.

October 23, 1956.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Fred M. Bond and James E. Duree, for respondents and relators.

The Attorney General and Newell Smith, Assistant, for petitioner.


WEAVER, J.

The state of Washington commenced this eminent domain proceeding to acquire approximately one and seven-tenths acres of land owned by relators. It is alleged that the acquisition of this land is necessary for a public use — "the construction, maintenance and operation of public highways."

After trial, the court entered an order adjudicating public use. Relators seek a review of this order by writ of certiorari. Their three assignments of...

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