Washington Supreme Court March 27, 1900, No. 3278 (State v. Lorenz)

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Fullerton, J.

The act of March 26, 1890 (Session Laws 1889-90, p. 269), establishing the Washington Soldiers’ Home, provided, among other things, for the appointment of a board of five trustees, made it a part of their duty to select the site on which the home should be erected, and empowered them to purchase, or accept a donation of, a suitable tract of