Supreme Court of Washington
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- Feb 3, 1891The State's Tax GrabA landmark Supreme Court ruling forces Washington cities to share their liquor license revenue with the state, hitting Seattle for thousands.Olympia, WA
- Jan 4, 1893The Supreme Court Rules on Local TermsA legal dispute over when county officers begin their terms reaches a final decision in Olympia.Olympia, WA
- Feb 20, 1893The Right to Offset Benefits in Land SeizuresA landmark Washington Supreme Court decision settles a heated dispute over whether the city can lower compensation for seized land by claiming the public improvement adds value to the owner's remaining property.Weller Street, Seattle, WA
- Nov 2, 1893The Supreme Court Defies Its Own ConstitutionA legal dispute over Walla Walla land reveals how Washington State wrestled with the transition from federal territory to sovereign statehood.Walla Walla, WA
- Jan 1, 1904Hospitalization Excuses City Hall's NegligenceThe Washington State Supreme Court ruled that a citizen’s hospital stay is a valid reason for missing a 30-day window to file a claim against the city for street injuries.Seattle, WA