· 4/23/1964
Martin v. Port of Seattle
Citations
- 391 P.2d 540
- 64 Wash. 2d 309
- 1964 Wash. LEXIS 335
How courts have described this case
Verbatim parenthetical descriptions written by other courts when citing this decision. Ranked by citation-network relevance.
- stating that noise from airplanes’ takeoff and landing can establish a taking under the Washington Constitution
- noise of jet aircraft taking off or landing can amount to a taking or damaging of property under Const. art. 1, § 16
- finding a taking occurred through excessive aircraft noise and vibrations
- physical invasion—noise from low flying aircraft
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Judges: Finley
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