Tom v. State’s Empirical Analysis

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1 state decisions

Most-quoted passages

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1. “As a consequence of its refusal to discontinue operations of its firing range in 2004, the [State] has taken the [Toms'] property. Specifically, the operation of the firing range by the [State] from and after 2004 has generated loud noises or other sonic disturbances of such magnitude and frequency that the use and quiet enjoyment of the [Toms'] property for residential purposes has been completely destroyed.”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. Tom v. State

2. “And we affirm the trial court's dismissal of the suit. FACTS ¶ 2 The Washington State Penitentiary in Walla Walla opened in 1886 and has operated a firing range on its grounds ever since.”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. Tom v. State

3. “noise generated by the firing range operated by the Department of Corrections renders the Tom[s'] property unmarketable for residential development.”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. Tom v. State