STATE v. KINGMAN 463 P.2d 638 (Wash. 1970)

1. STATE v. KINGMAN463 P.2d 638 (Wash. 1970) Case Brief Copyright 2007 Thomson Delmar Learning. All Rights Reserved.

2. STATE v. KINGMAN • PURPOSE: Kingman illustrates the problem of appellate review where the lower court record is insufficient to make appellate determinations. Copyright 2007 Thomson Delmar Learning. All Rights Reserved.

3. STATE v. KINGMAN • CAUSE OF ACTION: Eminent domain (petition by the State for an order of public use and necessity). Copyright 2007 Thomson Delmar Learning. All Rights Reserved.

4. STATE v. KINGMAN • FACTS: State of Washington attempted to acquire the Kingmans’ property for a public use, namely, “to preserve a beautiful view of Lake Chelan and the foothills beyond.” The trial court denied the petition without making findings of fact or conclusions of law. Copyright 2007 Thomson Delmar Learning. All Rights Reserved.

5. STATE v. KINGMAN • ISSUE: Whether a judgment without findings of facts and conclusions of law should be vacated. Copyright 2007 Thomson Delmar Learning. All Rights Reserved.

6. STATE v. KINGMAN • HOLDING: Yes, order denying petition is set aside and case is remanded to lower court. Copyright 2007 Thomson Delmar Learning. All Rights Reserved.

7. STATE v. KINGMAN • REASONING: A judgment entered in a case tried to the court where findings are required, without findings of fact having been made, is subject to a motion to vacate within the time for the taking of an appeal. There is nothing here which the appellate court can adequately review. Copyright 2007 Thomson Delmar Learning. All Rights Reserved.