Hearst Corp. V. Hoppe

The Seattle Post-Intelligencer, respondent herein, sought under certain relevant statutes disclosure of information contained in records of the King County Assessor's office. The assessor refused to disclose the information and respondent brought suit in superior court against the assessor to force disclosure of the information. The superior court judge ordered the assessor to disclose the material sought, with minor exceptions. Appellant assessor then sought from the Court of Appeals an order staying the order of the Superior Court pending review by this court, which order was granted. On appeal we affirm the order of the trial court granting in substantial part respondent's requested relief.