262 P.3d 64 Heeb, Petitioner, v. Columbia Basin Health Ass’n, Respondent. No. 86093-9.The Supreme Court of Washington. September 27, 2011. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 28763-7-III, March 17, 2011, 160 Wn. App. 1034. Denied.
Category: Washington Supreme Court Opinions
DISPOSITIONS OF PETITIONS FOR REVIEW, 105 Wn.2d 1009 (1985)
The Supreme Court of Washington. Lyall, Petitioner, v. De Young, et al, Respondents, No. 52400-9. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, December 9, 1985, 42 Wn. App. 252. Denied February 7, 1986. Torheim, et al, Petitioners, v. Associated Sand Gravel Co., Respondent, No. 52401-7. Petition for review of a decision […]
IN RE DEPENDENCY OF A.N.E., 171 Wn.2d 1018 (2011)
253 P.3d 392 In re Dependency of A.N.E. No. 85450-5.The Supreme Court of Washington. April 26, 2011. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals No. 28434-4-III, September 8, 2010. Denied.
CAMPBELL v. DEPT. OF LABOR IND., 25 Wn.2d 966 (1946)
169 P.2d 245 JOHN CAMPBELL, JR., Respondent, v. THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRIES, Defendant, PUGET SOUND PULP AND TIMBER COMPANY, Appellant.[1] No. 29304.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. May 11, 1946. [1] Reported in 169 P.2d 245. Appeal from a judgment of the superior court for King county, Kinne, J., entered September 15, […]
ALP. LA. PROT. v. FOREST PRAC. BD., 162 Wn.2d 1014 (2008)
178 P.3d 1032 Alpine Lakes Prot. Soc’y et al., Petitioners, v. Forest Practices Bd., Respondent. Alpine Lakes Prot. Soc’y et al., Petitioners, v. Dep’t of Ecology, Respondent. No. 79993-8.The Supreme Court of Washington. February 5, 2008. Petition for review of decisions of the Court of Appeals, Nos. 32047-9-II and 33676-6-II, February 27, 2007, 135 Wn. […]
ANGELO v. ANGELO, 164 Wn.2d 1017 (2008)
Angelo, Petitioner, v. Angelo et al., Respondents. In re Marriage of Angelo. No. 81378-7.The Supreme Court of Washington. September 4, 2008. [EDITOR’S NOTE: This case is unpublished as indicated by the issuing court.] Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 35548-5-II, January 18, 2008, 142 Wn. App. 622. Review Orders. […]
VENESS v. LEWIS COUNTY, 148 Wn. 578 (1928)
269 P. 834 J.A. VENESS et al., Respondents, v. LEWIS COUNTY et al., Appellants. No. 21353. Department One.The Supreme Court of Washington. August 21, 1928. [1] TAXATION (140) — FORECLOSURE — SALE — NOTICE TO RECORD OWNER — MAILING. Under Rem. Comp. Stat., § 11298, requiring the county treasurer to notify the record owner of […]
STATE EX REL. HERMAN v. GOODSELL, 149 Wn. 143 (1928)
270 P. 297 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, on the Relation of H.E.T. HERMAN, Respondent, v. CHARLES H. GOODSELL et al., Appellants. No. 21203. Department Two.The Supreme Court of Washington. September 14, 1928. [1] CORPORATIONS (74) — STOCKHOLDERS — RIGHT TO INSPECT CORPORATE BOOKS — FOREIGN CORPORATIONS — RECORDS IN THIS STATE. A stockholder in a […]
STATE v. ANGULO, 170 Wn.2d 1009 (2010)
State, Respondent, v. Angulo, Petitioner. No. 82850-4.The Supreme Court of Washington. July 9, 2010. [EDITOR’S NOTE: This case is unpublished as indicated by the issuing court.] Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 26492-1-III, February 10, 2009, 148 Wn. App. 642. Denied
STATE v. FLIEHMAN, 35 Wn.2d 243 (1949)
212 P.2d 794 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. EDGAR H. FLIEHMAN, Appellant.[1] No. 30919.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. December 13, 1949. [1] Reported in 212 P.2d 794. [1] WITNESSES — IMPEACHMENT — FOUNDATION — NECESSITY. It is error to admit, for purposes of impeachment, the prior inconsistent uncross-examined written statements of a […]
STATE EX REL. FUREY v. SUPERIOR COURT, 191 Wn. 235 (1937)
70 P.2d 1043 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, on the Relation of Frederick H. Furey et al., Plaintiff, v. THE SUPERIOR COURT FOR DOUGLAS COUNTY, C.G. Jeffers, Judge, Respondent. No. 26756. Department One.The Supreme Court of Washington. August 16, 1937. [1] EMINENT DOMAIN — NATURE AND EXTENT OF POWERS — STATUTORY PROVISIONS. Laws 1937, p. 194, […]
SUDDUTH v. CHAPMAN, 88 Wn.2d 247 (1977)
558 P.2d 806, 559 P.2d 1351 CAROLINE A. SUDDUTH, Appellant, v. BRUCE K. CHAPMAN, as Secretary of State, Respondent. No. 44460.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. January 7, 1977. [1] Statutes — Initiative — Constitutional Provisions — Construction. The initiative and referendum provisions of the constitution are to be liberally construed to protect the […]
STATE v. JIMAS, 166 Wn. 356 (1932)
7 P.2d 15 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. CHRIST JIMAS, Defendant, FIDELITY DEPOSIT COMPANY OF MARYLAND, Appellant. No. 23435. Department One.The Supreme Court of Washington. January 18, 1932. [1] BAIL (9) — FORFEITURE — VACATION — SURRENDER OF PRINCIPAL — DISCRETION. It is discretionary to refuse to vacate the forfeiture of a bail bond, […]
STANLEY v. PARSONS, 156 Wn. 217 (1930)
286 P. 654 FRANK M. STANLEY et al., Appellants, v. REGINALD H. PARSONS et al., Respondents. No. 22179. Department One.The Supreme Court of Washington. April 3, 1930. [1] FRAUD (14) — PLEADING — ACTS OR CONDUCT CONSTITUTING FRAUD. An action for constructive fraud is sufficiently pleaded by a complaint alleging an executory contract to convey […]
HUME v. AMERICAN DISPOSAL, 124 Wn.2d 656 (1994)
880 P.2d 988 RANDY HUME, ET AL, Respondents, v. AMERICAN DISPOSAL COMPANY, ET AL, Appellants. No. 60808-3.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. September 22, 1994. [1] Labor Relations — Jurisdiction — Preemption by NLRB — Exceptions. Enforcement of section 7 of the National Labor Relations Act (protected rights of employees) and section 8 of […]
CAROTHERS v. BROWN, 137 Wn. 101 (1925)
241 P. 680 C.E. CAROTHERS, Appellant, v. E.E. BROWN et al., Respondents. No. 19368. Department One.The Supreme Court of Washington. December 22, 1925. [1] MUNICIPAL CORPORATIONS (33) — PROCEEDINGS OF COUNCIL — DETERMINATION OF QUALIFICATIONS OF MEMBERS — REVIEW. Under Rem. Comp. Stat., § 9126, providing that the city council shall judge the qualifications of […]
STATE v. SHIRLEY, 60 Wn.2d 277 (1962)
373 P.2d 777 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. JESS G. SHIRLEY, JR., Appellant.[*] No. 36092.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. July 26, 1962. [*] Reported in 373 P.2d 777. [1] HOMICIDE — MURDER — ELEMENTS — PREMEDITATION — TIME REQUIRED. In a prosecution for first-degree murder, it was reversible error to instruct that […]
BLAIR v. HEWITT, 185 Wn. 430 (1936)
55 P.2d 607 A.E. BLAIR et al., Respondents, v. J.J. HEWITT, Appellant. No. 25906. Department Two.The Supreme Court of Washington. March 20, 1936. [1] EXECUTION (49) — JUDICIAL SALES (4) — MISCONDUCT AFFECTING SALE — STIFLING BIDS. An execution sale will not be set aside for lack of competitive bidding, where the lack was not […]
STATE v. OSMAN, 155 Wn.2d 1021 (2005)
126 P.3d 1279 State, Respondent, v. Osman, Petitioner. No. 76948-6.The Supreme Court of Washington. November 29, 2005. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 31371-5-II, March 30, 2005, 126 Wn. App. 575. Denied.
McKASSON v. HUNTWORTH, 5 Wn.2d 661 (1940)
105 P.2d 44 G.F. McKASSON et al., Respondents, v. F.H. HUNTWORTH et al., Appellants.[1] No. 28044.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. October 17, 1940. [1] Reported in 105 P.2d 44. [1] APPEAL AND ERROR — RECORD — STATEMENT OF FACTS — TIME FOR FILING. The filing of a proposed statement of facts within the […]
STATE v. OBERG, 187 Wn. 429 (1936)
60 P.2d 66 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. JOHN OBERG, Appellant. No. 25756. Department One.The Supreme Court of Washington. August 21, 1936. [1] INDICTMENT AND INFORMATION (95) — ISSUES, PROOF AND VARIANCE — TIME OF OFFENSE. In a prosecution for sodomy committed upon a school boy, who first sought to fix the date of […]
STATE v. MORA, 133 Wn.2d 1031 (1998)
950 P.2d 476 State, Respondent, v. Mora, Petitioner No. 65812-9.The Supreme Court of Washington. January 7, 1998. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, May 22, 1997, 86 Wn. App. 1020. Denied January 7, 1998.
DISPOSITIONS OF PETITIONS FOR REVIEW, 110 Wn.2d 1012 (1988)
The Supreme Court of Washington. State, Respondent, v. Yeager, Petitioner, No. 54757-2. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, December 14, 1987, 50 Wn. App. 1001. Denied March 1, 1988. Insurance Co. of North Am., Petitioner, v. G V Investors, et al, Defendants, Shuler, et al, Respondents, No. 54759-9. Petition for […]
STATE v. PINKERTON, 136 Wn.2d 1006 (1998)
966 P.2d 902 State, Respondent, v. Pinkerton, Petitioner. No. 66596-6.The Supreme Court of Washington. September 2, 1998. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 21003-7-II, December 18, 1997. Denied September 2, 1998.
DISPOSITIONS OF PETITIONS FOR REVIEW[†] , 117 Wn.2d 1005 (1991)
The Supreme Court of Washington. [†] Dispositions of Court of Appeals Commissioner rulings are identified by case names not in italic. Linoleum Carpet City, Inc., Petitioner, v. Turn-Key, Inc., Respondent, No. 58138-0. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, February 21, 1991, 60 Wn. App. 1040 Denied July 3, 1991. Selig, […]
STATE EX REL. KLAAS v. COUNTY COM’RS, 140 Wn. 43 (1926)
248 P. 76 STATE OF WASHINGTON, on the Relation of Frank Klaas et al., Appellants, v. W.S. SHUMWAY et al., as Board of County Commissioners of Okanogan County, Respondents. No. 19848. Department Two.The Supreme Court of Washington. July 26, 1926. [1] CERTIORARI (15) — GROUNDS — PROCEEDINGS OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS. Certiorari lies to review the […]
STATE v. FITZGERALD, 136 Wn.2d 1011 (1998)
966 P.2d 903 State, Respondent, v. Fitzgerald, Petitioner. No. 66725-0.The Supreme Court of Washington. September 2, 1998. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, March 9, 1998, 89 Wn. App. 1051. Denied September 2, 1998.
BIGELOW v. MOOD, 56 Wn.2d 340 (1960)
353 P.2d 429 JOHN N. BIGELOW et al., Respondents, v. GEORGE T. MOOD et al., Appellants.[1] No. 35132.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. June 16, 1960. [1] Reported in 353 P.2d 429. [1] FRAUDS, STATUTE OF — SUFFICIENCY OF WRITING — CONTRACT FOR PURCHASE OF REAL PROPERTY — DESCRIPTION OF LANDS. In order to […]
CARSTENS v. MORCK, 159 Wn. 129 (1930)
292 P. 262 THOMAS CARSTENS, Appellant, v. TILLIE N. MORCK et al., Respondents. No. 22719. Department One.The Supreme Court of Washington. October 22, 1930. [1] FRAUDULENT CONVEYANCES (70) — REMEDIES OF CREDITORS — RIGHT TO SET ASIDE — DEFENSES — VALUE OF THE PROPERTY. That the stock of an insolvent corporation had a value sufficient […]
STATE v. JONES, 169 Wn.2d 1005 (2010)
State, Respondent, v. Jones, Petitioner. No. 79689-1.The Supreme Court of Washington. July 7, 2010. [EDITOR’S NOTE: This case is unpublished as indicated by the issuing court.] Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 22315-9-III, November 30, 2006, 136 Wn. App. 1009. Granted and remanded to the Court of Appeals.
STATE v. TRAN, 165 Wn.2d 1046 (2009)
State, Respondent, v. Hau Minh Tran, Petitioner. No. 82394-4.The Supreme Court of Washington. April 28, 2009. [EDITOR’S NOTE: This case is unpublished as indicated by the issuing court.] Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 60695-6-I, October 6, 2008, 146 Wn. App. 1071. Denied.
GASPAR v. GROWERS, 158 Wn.2d 1029 (2007)
Gaspar, Respondent, v. Peshastin Hi-Up Growers, Petitioner. No. 78473-6.The Supreme Court of Washington. January 4, 2007. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 24225-1-III, December 6, 2006, 131 Wn. App. 630. Dispositions of Petitions for Review and Selected Motions for Discretionary Review. Denied.
IN RE MARRIAGE OF LE-FEDDEMA, 159 Wn.2d 1017 (2007)
In re Marriage of Le-Feddema. No. 78893-6.The Supreme Court of Washington. April 4, 2007. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 33267-1-II, June 6, 2006, 133 Wn. App. 1014. Denied.
LEE v. FERRYMAN, 135 Wn.2d 1006 (1998)
959 P.2d 125 Lee, et al., Petitioners, v. Ferryman, Respondent. No. 66377-7.The Supreme Court of Washington. June 3, 1998. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, October 31, 1997, 88 Wn. App. 613. Denied June 3, 1998.
SIMPSON v. DOE, 39 Wn.2d 934 (1952)
239 P.2d 1051 CLARIBEL SIMPSON et al., Respondents, v. JOHN DOE et al., Defendants, STERLING THEATRES, INC., Appellant.[1] No. 31830.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. January 17, 1952. [1] Reported in 239 P.2d 1051. [1] THEATERS AND SHOWS — NEGLIGENCE — CONDITION AND USE OF BUILDINGS — CONTRIBUTORY NEGLIGENCE — FAILURE TO OBSERVE HAZARD. […]
STATE v. ENTZEL, 116 Wn.2d 435 (1991)
805 P.2d 228 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Petitioner, v. DONALD H. ENTZEL, Respondent. No. 56375-6.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. February 21, 1991. [1] Intoxicating Liquors — Automobiles — Driving While Intoxicated — Breath or Blood Test — Necessity — Administered by State. The implied consent statute (RCW 46.20.308) does not require the State […]
SEATTLE v. RATLIFF, 100 Wn.2d 212 (1983)
667 P.2d 630 THE CITY OF SEATTLE, Respondent, v. KEITH A. RATLIFF, Petitioner. No. 49410-0.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. August 11, 1983. [1] Attorney and Client — Admission to Practice — Power of Supreme Court. The Supreme Court has full and exclusive authority to determine who may practice law in this state. [2] […]
ROGERS v. JOUGHIN, 152 Wn. 448 (1929)
277 P. 988 FLOYD G. ROGERS, Appellant, v. LOULA M.C. JOUGHIN et al., Respondents, METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY, Defendant. No. 21702. Department Two.The Supreme Court of Washington. June 3, 1929. [1] WILLS (1-1) — EXTENT OF POWER — TIME OF TAKING EFFECT. A will does not take effect until death or prevent a contrary disposition […]
FICK v. JONES, 185 Wn. 365 (1936)
55 P.2d 334 NELLIE M. FICK, Respondent, v. J. WILL JONES et al., Appellants. No. 25685. En Banc.The Supreme Court of Washington. March 4, 1936. [1] BILLS AND NOTES (75) — PRESENTMENT — CHECKS — PRESENTMENT AND DEMAND ON DRAWEE BANK — NECESSITY. An action can not be had against the drawer of a check […]
FIXTURE v. RUDD, 164 Wn.2d 1006 (2008)
Tacoma Fixture, Inc., Respondent, v. Rudd Co., Petitioner. No. 81216-1.The Supreme Court of Washington. August 5, 2008. [EDITOR’S NOTE: This case is unpublished as indicated by the issuing court.] Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 34961-2-II, January 8, 2008, 142 Wn. App. 547. Review Orders. Denied.
SATTERLEE v. SNOHOMISH COUNTY, 150 Wn.2d 1008 (2003)
Satterlee, et al., Individually and as Interim Commissioners, Petitioners, v. Snohomish County, et al., Respondents. No. 73654-5.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. October 2, 2003. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 50883-1-I, December 30, 2002, 115 Wn. App. 229. Denied.
BECKER v. LAGERQUIST BROS., INC., 55 Wn.2d 425 (1960)
348 P.2d 423 RODNEY A. BECKER et al., Respondents, v. LAGERQUIST BROTHERS, INC., Appellant.[1] No. 34535.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. January 14, 1960. [1] Reported in 348 P.2d 423. [1] EVIDENCE — PAROL EVIDENCE AFFECTING WRITINGS — EVIDENCE OF PRIOR OR CONTEMPORANEOUS ORAL AGREEMENTS. Parol evidence of an oral promise by a vendor […]
CHRISTENSEN v. ROYAL SCH. DIST., 156 Wn.2d 62 (2005)
124 P.3d 283 CERTIFICATION FROM THE UNITED STATE DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF WASHINGTON IN LESLIE CHRISTENSEN ET AL., Plaintiffs, v. ROYAL SCHOOL DISTRICT No. 160 ET AL., Defendants. No. 75214-1.The Supreme Court of Washington.Argued September 23, 2004. Decided December 8, 2005. Page 63 [EDITORS’ NOTE: THIS PAGE CONTAINS HEADNOTES. HEADNOTES ARE NOT […]
IN RE McLEAN, 151 Wn. 192 (1929)
275 P. 546 In the Matter of the Application of SUSIE McLEAN for a Writ of Habeas Corpus. SUSIE McLEAN, Respondent, v. WONG TOY (CHIN TOY), Appellant. No. 21568. Department One.The Supreme Court of Washington. March 14, 1929. [1] CONTEMPT (22, 23) — HABEAS CORPUS (12) — PLEADING — EVIDENCE AND HEARING. In habeas corpus […]
McCORMICK LBR. CO. v. DEPT. OF LABOR IND., 7 Wn.2d 40 (1941)
108 P.2d 807 McCORMICK LUMBER COMPANY et al., Appellants, v. THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRIES et al., Respondents.[1] No. 27994.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. January 7, 1941. [1] Reported in 108 P.2d 807. [1] WORKMEN’S COMPENSATION — APPEAL — REVIEW — PRESUMPTIONS AND BURDEN OF PROOF. Under Rem. Rev. Stat., § 7697, […]
DISPOSITIONS OF PETITIONS FOR REVIEW[†] , 127 Wn.2d 1001 (1995)
The Supreme Court of Washington. 1995 [†] Dispositions of Court of Appeals Commissioner rulings are identified by case names not in italic. State, Respondent, v. Calvin, Petitioner, No. 62002-4. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, January 14, 1994, 73 Wn. App. 1005. Denied July 12, 1995. State, Respondent, v. Ward, […]
SINGER ASSET FINANCE CO., L.L.C. v. McCLAIN, 156 Wn.2d 1029 (2006)
132 P.3d 1094 Singer Asset Finance Co., L.L.C., Respondent, v. McClain, Petitioner. No. 77304-1.The Supreme Court of Washington. April 4, 2006. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 54566-3-I, May 12, 2005. Denied
SEATTLE v. GARDNER, 54 Wn.2d 112 (1959)
338 P.2d 125 THE CITY OF SEATTLE, Respondent, v. WALTER J. GARDNER, Appellant, THE CITY OF SEATTLE, Respondent, v. WALTER J. GARDNER, Appellant, THE CITY OF SEATTLE, Respondent, v. SHERRY LACHANCE, Appellant.[1] Nos. 34736, 34737, 34739.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. April 23, 1959. [1] Reported in 338 P.2d 125. [1] CRIMINAL LAW — […]
STATE v. ARROYO-MURILLO, 150 Wn.2d 1005 (2003)
State, Respondent, v. Arroyo-Murillo, Petitioner. No. 73774-6.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. September 30, 2003. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 49904-1-I, February 10, 2003, 115 Wn. App. 1031. Denied.
HATLEY v. WEST, 74 Wn.2d 409 (1968)
445 P.2d 208 NORMAN HATLEY, Respondent, v. FRED WEST et al., Appellants.[*] No. 39536.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. September 5, 1968. [*] Reported in 445 P.2d 208. [1] Liens — Animals — Agister’s Lien — Enforcement — Deficiency Judgment. A party claiming an agister’s lien as security for an indebtedness is not limited […]
SHAFER v. STATE, 83 Wn.2d 618 (1974)
521 P.2d 736 FAYE V. SHAFER, Appellant, v. THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent. No. 42222.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. April 18, 1974. [1] States — Estoppel — Equitable Estoppel — In General. Equitable estoppel is applicable against the state, whether it is acting in its governmental or in its proprietary capacity, to prevent […]
DISPOSITIONS OF PETITIONS FOR REVIEW[†] , 124 Wn.2d 1011 (1994)
The Supreme Court of Washington. [†] Dispositions of Court of Appeals Commissioner rulings are identified by case names not in italic. Cox, Petitioner, v. Delay, et al, Respondents, No. 61478-4. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, February 1, 1994, 72 Wn. App. 1043. Denied July 6, 1994. Landreth Constr., Inc., […]
MORBECK v. KIRLAN VENTURE CAPITAL, INC., 152 Wn.2d 1014 (2004)
Morbeck, et al., Respondents, v. Kirlan Venture Capital, Inc., et al., Petitioners. Kirlan Venture Capital, Inc., Petitioner, v. Regis, et al., Respondents. No. 75010-6.The Supreme Court of Washington. October 6, 2004. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, Nos. 49641-7-I and 50138-1-I, July 21, 2003, 117 Wn. App. 1072. Denied.
BERGLUND v. TACOMA, 70 Wn.2d 475 (1967)
423 P.2d 922 CARL H. BERGLUND et al., Appellants, v. THE CITY OF TACOMA, Respondent.[*] No. 38842.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. February 16, 1967. [*] Reported in 423 P.2d 922. [1] Taxation — Levy and Assessment — Special Assessments — Nature. Special assessments for local improvements are not taxes within the provisions of […]
GABRIELSEN v. SEATTLE, 152 Wn. 700 (1929)
278 P. 1071 LOUIS R. GABRIELSEN, Respondent, v. THE CITY OF SEATTLE et al., Appellants. No. 21064. En Banc.The Supreme Court of Washington. July 8, 1929. Appeal from a judgment of the superior court for King county, Findley, J., entered October 11, 1927, upon the verdict of a jury in favor of the plaintiff, in […]
TERHUNE v. MILTENBERGER, 199 Wn. 317 (1939)
91 P.2d 566 ROBERT S. TERHUNE, as Trustee, Respondent, v. EUGENE E. MILTENBERGER, Appellant, WILLIAM DESMOND MYERS, as Administrator, Respondent. No. 27465. Department Two.The Supreme Court of Washington. June 16, 1939. [1] APPEAL AND ERROR — RECORD — STATEMENT OF FACTS — NECESSITY. On appeal from a judgment in an action to construe a will, […]
HOLDEN v. FARMERS, 164 Wn.2d 1025 (2008)
Holden, Petitioner, v. Farmers Ins. Co. of Wash, et al., Respondents. No. 81487-2.The Supreme Court of Washington. October 2, 2008. [EDITOR’S NOTE: This case is unpublished as indicated by the issuing court.] Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 59024-3-I, January 22, 2008, 142 Wn. App. 745. Granted October 2, […]
IN RE MARRIAGE OF BELL, 131 Wn.2d 1022 (1997)
937 P.2d 1102 In re Marriage of Bell. No. 64982-1.The Supreme Court of Washington. May 6, 1997. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, December 20, 1996, 84 Wn. App. 1042. Denied May 6, 1997.
BEACH v. HUTCHINSON, 178 Wn. 700 (1934)
35 P.2d 93 C.E. BEACH, Appellant, v. ERNEST N. HUTCHINSON, as Secretary of State, Respondent. No. 25248. En Banc.The Supreme Court of Washington. August 25, 1934. Appeal from a judgment of the superior court for Thurston county, Wright, J., entered July 31, 1934, upon sustaining a demurrer to the complaint, dismissing an action for injunctive […]
STELL CO. v. SMITH, 16 Wn.2d 388 (1943)
133 P.2d 811 STELL COMPANY, INC., Appellant, v. MAEBELLE A. SMITH, Individually and as Executrix, Defendant, HARTFORD ACCIDENT INDEMNITY COMPANY, Respondent.[1] No. 28777.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. January 30, 1943. [1] Reported in 133 P.2d 811. [1] HOMESTEAD — RIGHTS OF SURVIVING SPOUSE — PROCEEDINGS FOR ALLOTMENT — CONCLUSIVENESS. Where an order setting […]
WASSER WINTERS v. JEFFERSON CY., 84 Wn.2d 597 (1974)
528 P.2d 471 WASSER WINTERS COMPANY, Respondent, v. JEFFERSON COUNTY, Appellant. No. 43239.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. November 27, 1974. [1] Logs and Logging — Taxation — Personal Property — Indicia of Ownership — Standing Timber. Standing timber sold separately from the fee is owned, for purposes of personal property taxation assessments, by […]
SLOAN v. ROBINSON ET AL., 165 Wn.2d 1034 (2009)
Sloan, Petitioner, v. Robinson et al., Defendants, Mountain View Credit Union et al., Respondents. No. 82148-8.The Supreme Court of Washington. March 4, 2009. [EDITOR’S NOTE: This case is unpublished as indicated by the issuing court.] Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, Nos. 25409-7-III and 26215-4-III, July 3, 2008, 145 Wn. […]
STATE v. ALVARADO, 164 Wn.2d 556 (2008)
192 P.3d 345 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. ALEXANDER HILL ALVARADO, Appellant. No. 81069-9.The Supreme Court of Washington.Argued May 20, 2008. Decided September 18, 2008. Page 557 [EDITORS’ NOTE: THIS PAGE CONTAINS HEADNOTES. HEADNOTES ARE NOT AN OFFICIAL PRODUCT OF THE COURT, THEREFORE THEY ARE NOT DISPLAYED.] Page 558 [EDITORS’ NOTE: THIS PAGE CONTAINS […]
IN RE THE MARRIAGE OF MOODY, 137 Wn.2d 979 (1999)
976 P.2d 1240 IN RE THE MARRIAGE OF LELA L. MOODY, Respondent, and HOMER MOODY, JR., Appellant. No. 66604-1.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc.Oral Argument Date: February 9, 1999. Filed: May 27, 1999. Page 980 [EDITORS’ NOTE: THIS PAGE CONTAINS HEADNOTES. HEADNOTES ARE NOT AN OFFICIAL PRODUCT OF THE COURT, THEREFORE THEY ARE NOT […]
SNYDER v. MEDICAL SERVICE CORP. OF EASTERN WA, 145 Wn.2d 233 (2001)
35 P.3d 1158 MICHELLE SNYDER, Petitioner v. MEDICAL SERVICE CORPORATION OF EASTERN WASHINGTON, Respondent. No. 69091-0.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc.Oral Argument Date: September 28, 2000. Filed: December 13, 2001. Page 234 [EDITORS’ NOTE: THIS PAGE CONTAINS HEADNOTES. HEADNOTES ARE NOT AN OFFICIAL PRODUCT OF THE COURT, THEREFORE THEY ARE NOT DISPLAYED.] Page 235 […]
STATE v. SCELI, 150 Wn.2d 1038 (2004)
State, Respondent, v. Sceli, Petitioner. No. 74334-7.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. February 4, 2004. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 28501-1-II, July 14, 2003. Denied.
DISPOSITIONS OF PETITIONS FOR REVIEW[†] , 118 Wn.2d 1017 (1991)
The Supreme Court of Washington. [†] Dispositions of Court of Appeals Commissioner rulings are identified by case names not in italic. State, Respondent, v. Harper, Petitioner, No. 58757-4. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, July 29, 1991, 62 Wn. App. 69. Denied February 4, 1992. State, Respondent, v. Bennett, Petitioner, […]
DAVIS v. GIBBS, 39 Wn.2d 176 (1951)
234 P.2d 1077 ALBERT J. DAVIS et al., Appellants, v. JAMES A. GIBBS et al., Respondents.[1] No. 31819.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. August 16, 1951. [1] Reported in 234 P.2d 1077. [1] APPEAL AND ERROR — RECORD — STATEMENT OF FACTS — COMPLETENESS — ALL EVIDENCE BEARING UPON QUESTIONS DECIDED — STATEMENT OF […]
STATE v. NICELY, 171 Wn. 439 (1933)
18 P.2d 503 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. W.L. NICELY, Appellant. No. 24167. Department One.The Supreme Court of Washington. January 19, 1933. [1] EMBEZZLEMENT (14) — EVIDENCE (147) — PAROL EVIDENCE CONTRADICTING WRITING — ADMISSIBILITY. In a prosecution for embezzlement of money held as a trustee for a savings and loan association, evidence of […]
STATE v. SMITH, 154 Wn.2d 1020 (2005)
State, Respondent, v. Smith, Petitioner. No. 76433-6.The Supreme Court of Washington. July 12, 2005. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 30357-4-II, November 30, 2004, 124 Wn. App. 417. Granted.
COLEMAN v. EVERETT, 194 Wn. 47 (1938)
76 P.2d 1007 JOS. COLEMAN et al., Appellants, v. THE CITY OF EVERETT et al., Respondents. No. 26873. Department Two.The Supreme Court of Washington. March 4, 1938. [1] APPEAL AND ERROR — RIGHT TO APPEAL — CESSATION OF CONTROVERSY — MOOT CASE. An action for an injunction against the construction of a pipe line which […]
PHILLIPP v. CURTIS, 35 Wn.2d 844 (1950)
215 P.2d 431 WANDA PHILLIPP, Respondent, v. MORLEY W. CURTIS et al., Appellants.[1] No. 31208.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. March 7, 1950. [1] Reported in 215 P.2d 431. [1] VENDOR AND PURCHASER — REQUISITES AND VALIDITY OF CONTRACT — FORMALITIES. An executory contract for the purchase of real property, when signed, is valid […]
SAINER v. THURSTON COUNTY, 181 Wn. 552 (1935)
44 P.2d 179 FRANK SAINER, Respondent, v. THURSTON COUNTY et al., Appellants. FRANK SAINER, Respondent, v. THURSTON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 319 et al., Appellants. Nos. 25553, 25552. En Banc.The Supreme Court of Washington. April 23, 1935. [1] COUNTIES (62) — PAUPERS (1) — FISCAL MANAGEMENT — LIMITATION OF INDEBTEDNESS — NECESSARY EXPENSES. The constitutional […]
ARMANTROUT v. CARLSON, 166 Wn.2d 931 (2009)
214 P.3d 914 JOSIE ARMANTROUT, as Personal Representative, ET AL., Petitioners, v. ROBERT CARLSON ET AL., Respondents. No. 81195-4.The Supreme Court of Washington.Argued May 19, 2009. Decided September 10, 2009. Page 932 Appeal from the Superior Court for Ring County, No. 04-2-14455-8, Palmer Robinson, J. Page 933 Simeon Osborn and Susan Machler (o Osborn Machler), […]
CODD v. NEW YORK UNDERWRITERS INS. CO., 19 Wn.2d 671 (1943)
144 P.2d 234 A.W. CODD et al., Respondents, v. NEW YORK UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE COMPANY et al., Appellants.[1] No. 29144.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. December 13, 1943. [1] Reported in 144 P.2d 234. [1] INSURANCE — CANCELLATION — EVIDENCE — QUESTION FOR JURY — ESTOPPEL. In an action upon a fire insurance policy, defended […]
STATE EX REL. ONISHI v. SUP. CT., 30 Wn.2d 348 (1948)
191 P.2d 703 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, on the Relation of Charles Onishi et al., Plaintiff, v. THE SUPERIOR COURT FOR KING COUNTY, Roger J. Meakim, Judge, Respondent.[1] No. 30515.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. March 26, 1948. [1] Reported in 191 P.2d 703. [1] WITNESSES — COMPETENCY — PARTIES OF RECORD — EXAMINATION […]
IN RE WOODS, 163 Wn.2d 1035 (2008)
In re Marriage of Woods. No. 80660-8.The Supreme Court of Washington. June 3, 2008. [EDITOR’S NOTE: This case is unpublished as indicated by the issuing court.] Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 24327-3-III, August 7, 2007, 140 Wn. App. 1005. Denied.
IN RE ESTATE OF GRIFFEN, 86 Wn.2d 223 (1975)
543 P.2d 245 In the Matter of the Estate of KIZZIE BELLE GRIFFEN. WILLA HARRINGTON, Respondent, v. H.W. HAUGLAND, Respondent, DALE C. GAMBS, ET AL, Petitioners. No. 43666.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. December 11, 1975. [1] Wills — Construction — Bequest to Legatee “and His Heirs.” A bequest to a legatee “and his […]
FAASCH v. KARNEY, 145 Wn. 390 (1927)
260 P. 255 OTTO H. FAASCH et al., Respondents, v. ISABEL KARNEY, Appellant. No. 20639. Department One.The Supreme Court of Washington. October 26, 1927. [1] CONTINUANCE (18) — ABSENCE OF WITNESS — DILIGENCE. A continuance for absence of a witness is properly denied for want of diligence, where not made until the day of trial, […]
HANSON v. HANLY, 62 Wn.2d 482 (1963)
383 P.2d 494 EARL HANSON, Respondent, v. WARREN K. HANLY et al., Appellants.[*] No. 36634.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. July 3, 1963. [*] Reported in 383 P.2d 494. [1]Covenants — Use and Occupation of Land — Construction. A restrictive covenant which provided that certain lots must be used for residential or agricultural purposes […]
LLOYD CO. v. WYMAN, 16 Wn.2d 621 (1943)
134 P.2d 459 THE LLOYD COMPANY, Respondent, v. M.A. WYMAN et al., Appellants.[1] No. 28932.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. February 24, 1943. [1] Reported in 134 P.2d 459. [1] CONTRACTS — CONSTRUCTION — RIGHTS ACQUIRED BY THIRD PERSONS. A contract between a wholesale lumberman and a partnership, whereby the lumberman was to finance […]
STATE v. AMMONS, 167 Wn.2d 1022 (2010)
225 P.3d 1011 State, Respondent, v. Ammons, Petitioner. No. 83582-9.The Supreme Court of Washington. Denied January 6, 2010. [EDITOR’S NOTE: This case is unpublished as indicated by the issuing court.] Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 61496-7-I, August 3, 2009, 151 Wn. App. 1034. Review Order. Denied
BARTOW v. BARTOW, 12 Wn.2d 408 (1942)
121 P.2d 962 ARTHUR F. BARTOW, Respondent, v. ADELIA BARTOW, Appellant.[1] No. 28437.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. February 9, 1942. [1] Reported in 121 P.2d 962. [1] DIVORCE — ALIMONY — MODIFICATION OF DECREE — POWER OF COURT. Where a divorce decree reserves to the court the power to modify its provisions respecting […]
PEOPLES PARK AMUSEMENT ASS’N v. ANROONEY, 200 Wn. 51 (1939)
93 P.2d 362 PEOPLES PARK AND AMUSEMENT ASSOCIATION, INC., Appellant, v. FLORENCE ANROONEY, as Administratrix, et al., Respondents. No. 27560. Department Two.The Supreme Court of Washington. August 5, 1939. [1] ACTION — JUDGMENT — DECLARATORY JUDGMENT — SCOPE AND EXTENT OF RELIEF. Under the declaratory judgment law (Rem. Rev. Stat. (Sup.), § 784-1), a lessor […]
FARMERS INS. CO. v. WAXMAN INDUS., 159 Wn.2d 1017 (2007)
Farmers Ins. Co., Respondent, v. Waxman Indus., Inc., et al., Petitioners. No. 78882-1.The Supreme Court of Washington. April 4, 2007. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 55863-3-I, March 20, 2006, 132 Wn. App. 142. Denied.
ROMANO v. SHORT LINE STAGE CO., 142 Wn. 419 (1927)
253 P. 657 JOHN ROMANO et al., Appellants, v. SHORT LINE STAGE COMPANY et al., Respondents. No. 20346. Department One.The Supreme Court of Washington. February 24, 1927. [1] HIGHWAYS (58) — NEGLIGENT USE — CONTRIBUTORY NEGLIGENCE — QUESTION FOR JURY. The negligence of the driver of an automobile, and the contributory negligence of a schoolboy, […]
NORTHERN PACIFIC R. CO. v. TACOMA JUNK CO., 138 Wn. 1 (1926)
244 P. 117 NORTHERN PACIFIC RAILWAY COMPANY, Respondent, v. TACOMA JUNK COMPANY et al., Appellants. No. 19630. Department One.The Supreme Court of Washington. March 12, 1926. [1] LIMITATION OF ACTIONS (87) — PLEADING AS DEFENSE — NECESSITY. The bar of the statute of limitations can not be asserted against recovery for a conversion, where the […]
SEATTLE L.O.O.M. v. PAR-T-PAK ETC. CO., 55 Wn.2d 587 (1960)
349 P.2d 229 SEATTLE LODGE NO. 211, LOYAL ORDER OF MOOSE, Appellant, v. PAR-T-PAK BEVERAGE CO., INC., et al., Respondents.[1] No. 34919.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. February 4, 1960. [1] Reported in 349 P.2d 229. [1] FRAUDULENT CONVEYANCES — TRANSFERS INVALID — PROPERTY TRANSFERRED — SALES IN BULK — MANUFACTURING BUSINESSES. The Bulk […]
STATE v. ELGIN, 158 Wn.2d 1012 (2006)
State, Respondent, v. Elgin, Petitioner. No. 78375-6.The Supreme Court of Washington. October 31, 2006. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 23346-4-III, January 26, 2006, 131 Wn. App. 1020. Dispositions of Petitions for Review and Selected Motions for Discretionary Review. Denied.
IN RE MOYNIHAN, 113 Wn.2d 219 (1989)
778 P.2d 521 In the Matter of the Disciplinary Proceeding Against JOSEPH T. MOYNIHAN, an Attorney at Law. No. 5441.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. September 7, 1989. [1] Attorney and Client — Discipline — Reinstatement — Degree of Proof. Reinstatement to practice law requires clear and convincing evidence that the disbarred attorney has […]
STATE v. JONKER, 171 Wn.2d 1001 (2011)
249 P.3d 181 State, Respondent, v. Jonker, Petitioner. No. 85117-4.The Supreme Court of Washington. March 1, 2011. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 28163-9-III, July 22, 2010, 157 Wn. App. 1002. Dispositions of Petitions For Review and Selected Motions For Discretionary Review Denied.
STATE v. WINTERS, 67 Wn.2d 465 (1965)
407 P.2d 988 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. JERRY WINTERS, Appellant.[*] No. 38162.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. November 18, 1965. [*] Reported in 407 P.2d 988. [1] Statutes — Subjects and Titles of Acts. The purpose of Const. art. 2, § 19, which provides that no bill shall embrace more than one […]
HECK v. KAISER GYPSUM CO., 56 Wn.2d 212 (1960)
351 P.2d 1035 THEODORE G. HECK et al., Appellants, v. KAISER GYPSUM COMPANY, INC., Respondent and Cross-appellant, ELLI V. BRYANT, Defendant.[1] No. 35144.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. May 12, 1960. [1] Reported in 351 P.2d 1035. [1] HOMESTEAD — PERSONS ENTITLED — RESIDENCE. A declaration of homestead was in bad faith and void, […]
RICH v. CAMPBELL, 164 Wn. 393 (1931)
2 P.2d 886 OMAR W. RICH, Appellant, v. B.J. CAMPBELL, Respondent. No. 23061. Department One.The Supreme Court of Washington. September 8, 1931. [1] JURY (59) — COMPETENCY — CHALLENGE FOR CAUSE — TRIAL AND DETERMINATION — DISCRETION. The discretion of the trial judge in overruling a challenge of a juror for actual bias will not […]
IN RE ESTATE OF GRANGER, 83 Wn.2d 132 (1973)
516 P.2d 505 In the Matter of the Estate of GLENN W. GRANGER, Deceased. THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Appellant, v. SEATTLE-FIRST NATIONAL BANK, as Executor, Respondent. No. 42580.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. December 6, 1973. [1] Wills — Taxation — Will Contest — Settlement — Computation of Tax. Inheritance taxes are computed on […]
IN RE GODFREY’S ESTATE, 164 Wn. 269 (1931)
2 P.2d 894 In the Matter of the Estate of MARY GODFREY, Deceased. No. 22766. En Banc.The Supreme Court of Washington. September 1, 1931. [1] JUDGMENT (173) — WILLS (48) — PROBATE — CONCLUSIVENESS — CONTEST OF WILL — RES JUDICATA. A judgment setting aside the probate of a will and granting probate of a […]
DISPOSITIONS OF PETITIONS FOR REVIEW, 85 Wn.2d 1008 (1975)
The Supreme Court of Washington. State, Respondent, v. Smith, Petitioner, No. 43648. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, January 6, 1975, 12 Wn. App. 514. Denied April 29, 1975. State, Respondent, v. Butterfield, Petitioner. State, Respondent, v. Mintle, Petitioner, No. 43671. Petition for review of a decision of the Court […]
EMILY LANE HOMEOWNERS v. COLONIAL DEV., 163 Wn.2d 1022 (2008)
Emily Lane Homeowners Ass’n, Respondent, v. Colonial Dev., LLC, et al., Petitioners. No. 80459-1.The Supreme Court of Washington. April 30, 2008. [EDITOR’S NOTE: This case is unpublished as indicated by the issuing court.] Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 58796-0-I, June 18, 2007, 139 Wn. App. 300. Review granted […]
ST. EX REL. STARKEY v. ALASKA AIRLINES, 68 Wn.2d 318 (1966)
413 P.2d 352 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, on the Relation of Ralph W. Starkey et al., Appellant, v. ALASKA AIRLINES, INC., Respondent.[*] No. 37933.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. April 7, 1966. [*] Reported in 413 P.2d 352. [1] Constitutional Law — Corporations — Alteration of Corporation Statutes — Impairment of Contract. The charter […]
WOOD v. NELSON, 57 Wn.2d 539 (1961)
358 P.2d 312 C. RUSS WOOD, Respondent, v. MAY LORRAINE NELSON et al., Appellants.[1] No. 35433.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. January 12, 1961. [1] Reported in 358 P.2d 312. [1] ADVERSE POSSESSION — ACTS CONSTITUTING — EVIDENCE — SUFFICIENCY. The cutting of wild grass on wild, unimproved, or unfenced land does not of […]