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Washington
About 50 years ago a 5 acre of land was deeded to the City for a park by the city founding family,but the deed did not state that.
The small city of 1000 people understood this as a gift from the town's founding family for many years and have withstood several attempts over the last 25 years where the City tried to sell it off for building lots.
Now the City is making another run at trying to sell off these lots ,which offer a spectacular view of Mt. Ranier as they are on a hill,overlooking the City.The lots have been cleared of brush,making it an even more attractive site as a City Park and as building lots.
The lots are overlooking the City and are a four minute walk from a large housing development that is ongoing.
The heirs to the donator of this property have stated that they would sue if the City sells these lots off and violate the wishes of their father.
Since this has been an action item of several past city council and planning board meetings over the past 20-30 years and has always resulted in keeping the property as a Park,is it possible that this history has any strong case in court?
Arlen
Washington
About 50 years ago a 5 acre of land was deeded to the City for a park by the city founding family,but the deed did not state that.
The small city of 1000 people understood this as a gift from the town's founding family for many years and have withstood several attempts over the last 25 years where the City tried to sell it off for building lots.
Now the City is making another run at trying to sell off these lots ,which offer a spectacular view of Mt. Ranier as they are on a hill,overlooking the City.The lots have been cleared of brush,making it an even more attractive site as a City Park and as building lots.
The lots are overlooking the City and are a four minute walk from a large housing development that is ongoing.
The heirs to the donator of this property have stated that they would sue if the City sells these lots off and violate the wishes of their father.
Since this has been an action item of several past city council and planning board meetings over the past 20-30 years and has always resulted in keeping the property as a Park,is it possible that this history has any strong case in court?
Arlen
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