"No private property shall be taken or damaged for

public or private use without just compensation having

first been made.."

Article 1 Section 16, WA State Constitution

"...nor shall private property be taken for public use

without just compensation."

Amendment V, Bill of Rights, U.S. Constitution

".. nor shall any State deprive any person of life, liberty, or property,

without due process of law;....."

Amendment XIV, The U.S. Constitution