RCW 85.06.140
Dismissal of proceedings, when—Costs.
In case the damages or amount of compensation for such right-of-way, together with the estimated costs of the improvement, amount to more than the maximum amount of benefits which will be derived from said improvement, or, if said improvement is not practicable, or will not be conducive to the public health, welfare and convenience, or will not increase the public revenue, or will not have sufficient outlet, the court shall dismiss such proceedings, and in such case a judgment shall be rendered for the costs of said proceedings against said district, and no further proceedings shall be had or done therein; and upon the payment of the costs, said organization shall be dissolved by decree of said court.
[ 1895 c 115 § 14; RRS § 4312. Formerly RCW 85.04.070, part.]
Structure Revised Code of Washington
Title 85 - Diking and Drainage
Chapter 85.06 - Drainage Districts and Miscellaneous Drainage Provisions.
85.06.010 - Districts authorized—Powers—Management.
85.06.015 - Certain powers and rights governed by chapter 85.38 RCW.
85.06.070 - Eminent domain powers—Purchase of real property authorized.
85.06.080 - Commissioners—Powers and duties.
85.06.090 - Petition for improvement—Contents.
85.06.100 - Petition for improvement—Employment of assistants—Compensation as costs in suit.
85.06.110 - Summons—Contents—Service.
85.06.120 - Appearance of defendants—Jury—Verdict—Assessment of damages and benefits—Decree.
85.06.125 - Special assessments—Budgets—Alternative methods.
85.06.130 - Assessment of benefited lands formerly omitted—Procedure—Appeals.
85.06.140 - Dismissal of proceedings, when—Costs.
85.06.150 - Procedure to claim awards.
85.06.160 - Transcript of benefits to auditor—Assessments—Collection—Supplemental assessment.
85.06.180 - Construction—Contractors—Performance bonds.
85.06.190 - Substantial changes in plans—Procedure.
85.06.200 - Payments on contracts—Retained percentage.
85.06.210 - Connecting private drains—Procedure—Costs.
85.06.220 - Connecting with lower districts—Procedure.
85.06.230 - City or town may act as or be included in drainage district.
85.06.240 - Estimate for maintenance and repair—Emergency expenditures.
85.06.250 - Organization of board—Warrants, how issued.
85.06.255 - Special assessment bonds.
85.06.330 - Warrants presented for indorsement—When and how paid.
85.06.340 - Trial—Findings and forms of verdict.
85.06.350 - Public lands subject to assessment—Rights and liabilities of public corporations.
85.06.360 - Assessments on public lands—How paid.
85.06.370 - Fees for service of process.
85.06.380 - Commissioners—Compensation and expenses.
85.06.390 - Improvement of watercourses—Preservation of vested rights.
85.06.400 - Powers of court—Injunctions.
85.06.500 - Extension or enlargement of system.
85.06.550 - Payment of preliminary expense where proceedings are dropped.
85.06.620 - Payment of preliminary expense where proceedings are dropped—Dismissal of petition.
85.06.630 - Payment of preliminary expense where proceedings are dropped—Appellate review.
85.06.640 - Additional improvements—Authorized—Change in plans.
85.06.650 - Additional improvements—Methods of payment.
85.06.670 - Additional improvements—Acquisition, sale of property—Contracts to share expense.
85.06.680 - Additional improvements—Private property not to be taken without compensation.
85.06.690 - Additional improvements—Right of eminent domain.
85.06.700 - Additional improvements—Powers are additional—"Drainage district" defined.
85.06.710 - Costs in excess of estimate—Authorized—Warrants validated.
85.06.730 - Costs in excess of estimate—Summons on petition—Contents—Service—Answer.
85.06.740 - Costs in excess of estimate—Hearing by jury—Verdict.
85.06.750 - Costs in excess of estimate—Judgment—Appellate review.