ITT Rayonier, Inc. v. Bell was the first Washington Supreme Court review of an adverse possession case after Chaplin v. Sanders. [1] In ITT Rayonier the Supreme Court told the Division II appellate court that they really didn’t “phone in” the Chaplin opinion; its a holding for which … they care. [2]
You see the
Chaplin v. Sanders is without doubt the most important adverse possession case in Washington state.[1]
It is a case stacked high with facts supporting the claimants of adverse possession.[2] But, there was a legal snag which gave it legs for appeal to the Washington Supreme Court.
Essentially, there was a break in the chain of
The Seattle Boat Show is now running through the end of February 3. Be brave enough to venture to those boats at South Lake Union and I suspect you will find it worth the effort. Heck, while your at it take in the Museum of History and Industry (MOHAI) at its new location at South
Yesterday, I had the pleasure of testifying in front of the Senate Judiciary Committee regarding ESHB 1026. In that testimony and in my follow-up answers to questions posed by Judiciary Committee Chairman Senator Adam Kline (D) – 37th Legislative District and Senator Mike Carrell (R) – 28th Legislative District, I advocated for the addition of
