ELR Citation: ELR 20075
No(s). 1398-1 (Wash. Ct. App. Oct 16, 1972)

The Washington Court of Appeals affirms a judgment holding that a piece of property is essential for highway purposes. The court holds that the state Environmental Policy Act is inapplicable to a highway project where all public hearings were held prior to the effective date of the Act.

Counsel for Plaintiff
Paul Sinnit
Eisenhower, Carlson, Newland, Rehr & Sinnit
Eleventh Floor, Puget Sound Bank Building
Tacoma, WA 98402

Counsel for Defendant
Slade Gorton Attorney General
Olympia, WA