I. J. Lichtenberg
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- Jan 21, 1892The 'Indolent' Husband Who Fired His LawyerWhen William Allen was sued for divorce by a wife who claimed he was too lazy to support her, he decided to represent himself—and his court filing for 'rheumatic pain' is a masterclass in 19th-century legal DIY.Seattle, WA
- Feb 15, 1892The Street That Vanished into the TideA Seattle citizen recalls his lonely fight against a railroad company's takeover of Columbia Street, a legal battle that exposed the city's early history of corporate land giveaways.Columbia Street, Seattle, WA
- Jul 12, 1894The Clerk Who Refused to Leave Office—and the Books That Wouldn't BalanceKing County and former clerk W. B. Spencer submit a long-running dispute over fees, continuances and a disputed shortage to Judge Humes for a final ruling.Superior Court of Washington for King County, Seattle, WA