Walker v. State
Washington Supreme Court
295 P.2d 328 (1956)
Relevant factsFree
Walker (plaintiff) owned a motel abutting a state highway; the state highway commission planned to install a center-line curb preventing direct access to the motel from the opposite side of the road, reducing its convenience and value. Walker sought compensation for the resulting reduction in property value.
IssueFree
Whether an abutting property owner is entitled to compensation for damages from the state's exercise of police power.