The Supreme Court of Washington. Swain, Respondent, v. Mahoney, Petitioner, No. 61416-4. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 31108-5-I, February 4, 1994. Denied June 9, 1994. Stritzel, Petitioner, v. G.T.E. Northwest, Inc., Respondent, No. 61420-2. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 32463-2-I, January […]
Category: Washington Supreme Court Opinions
WAREMART v. PROGRESSIVE CAMPAIGNS, 139 Wn.2d 623 (1999)
989 P.2d 524 WAREMART, INC., an Idaho corporation, Respondent, v. PROGRESSIVE CAMPAIGNS, INC., a California corporation; JOHN DOES I through 50, and JANE DOES 1 through 50, Appellants. No. 67029-3.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc.Argued June 10, 1999. Decided December 16, 1999. Page 624 Preston, Gates Ellis, by Paul J. Lawrence, and Marc C. […]
STATE v. ANDERSON, 163 Wn.2d 1008 (2008)
180 P.3d 784 State, Respondent, v. Anderson, Petitioner. No. 80300-5.The Supreme Court of Washington. March 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 [EDITOR’S NOTE: This case is unpublished as indicated by the issuing court.]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. 34291-0-II, May 30, 2007, 138 Wn. App. 1055. Denied.
DISCIPLINE OF CARPENTER, 160 Wn.2d 16 (2007)
155 P.3d 937 In the Matter of the Disciplinary Proceeding Against TIMOTHY W. CARPENTER, an Attorney at Law. No. 200,376-1.The Supreme Court of Washington.Argued January 25, 2007. Decided April 12, 2007. Page 17 [EDITORS’ NOTE: THIS PAGE CONTAINS HEADNOTES. HEADNOTES ARE NOT AN OFFICIAL PRODUCT OF THE COURT, THEREFORE THEY ARE NOT DISPLAYED.] Page 18 […]
PAYNE v. RYAN, 183 Wn. 590 (1935)
49 P.2d 53 MRS.C.M. PAYNE, Respondent, v. DAVID H. RYAN, Appellant. No. 25592. Department Two.The Supreme Court of Washington. September 19, 1935. [1] CONTRACTS (97) — CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION — CONDITIONS — WAIVER. There was a waiver of a clause in an oral subcontract for moving dirt to the effect that it was subject to […]
SHERMAN MINING CO. v. SMITH, 54 Wn.2d 607 (1959)
343 P.2d 735 SHERMAN MINING COMPANY, Plaintiff and Relator, v. VICTOR L. SMITH et al., Defendants, THE SUPERIOR COURT FOR OKANOGAN COUNTY, Joseph Wicks, Judge, Respondent.[1] No. 35164.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. September 3, 1959. [1] Reported in 343 P.2d 735. [1] EMINENT DOMAIN — NATURE AND EXTENT OF POWER — TAKING FOR […]
ORTEGA v. EMPLOYMENT SEC. DEP’T, 136 Wn.2d 1028 (1998)
972 P.2d 464 Ortega, Petitioner; v. Employment Sec. Dep’t, Respondent. Bell, Petitioner; v. Employment Sec. Dep’t, Respondent, No. 66954-6.The Supreme Court of Washington. Granted December 1, 1998. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, April 6, 1998, 90 Wn. App. 617.
TACOMA v. BOYD, 190 Wn. 709 (1937)
68 P.2d 1030 THE CITY OF TACOMA, Respondent, v. ELIZABETH BOYD, Appellant. No. 26522. Department One.The Supreme Court of Washington. May 24, 1937. Appeal from a judgment of the superior court for Pierce county, Card, J., entered October 22, 1936, upon a trial and conviction of obstructing a public thoroughfare. Affirmed. P.L. Pendleton and W.G. […]
BEDFORD v. SUGARMAN, 112 Wn.2d 500 (1989)
772 P.2d 486 SHERYL BEDFORD, ET AL, Respondents, v. JULE SUGARMAN, as Secretary of the Department of Social and Health Services, ET AL, Appellants. No. 55358-1.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. May 4, 1989. [1] Injunction — Modification — Change in Law — Scope of Issues. When modifying an injunction based on changes in […]
LRS ELEC. CONTROLS v. HAMRE CONSTR., 153 Wn.2d 731 (2005)
107 P.3d 721 LRS ELECTRIC CONTROLS, INC., Plaintiff, TYKO MECHANICAL, L.L.C., Respondent, v. HAMRE CONSTRUCTION, INC., Petitioner, PUBLIC HOSPITAL DISTRICT No. 1 OF PEND OREILLE COUNTY, Respondent, FIRST NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA, Petitioner. No. 75096-3.The Supreme Court of Washington.Argued January 19, 2005. Decided March 3, 2005. Page 732 [EDITORS’ NOTE: THIS PAGE CONTAINS HEADNOTES. […]
HEILAND v. GRUNBAUM, 171 Wn. 148 (1933)
17 P.2d 864 A.H. HEILAND, Respondent, v. OTTO S. GRUNBAUM et al., Appellants. No. 24064. Department One.The Supreme Court of Washington. January 5, 1933. [1] ACCORD AND SATISFACTION (9) — COMPROMISE AND SETTLEMENT (9) — REALTY OF DISPUTE — EVIDENCE — SUFFICIENCY. The acceptance of a check given on a settlement of a dispute between […]
ASSOCIATED INDEMNITY CORP. v. WACHSMITH, 2 Wn.2d 679 (1940)
99 P.2d 420 ASSOCIATED INDEMNITY CORPORATION, Respondent, v. R. WACHSMITH et al., Appellants.[1] No. 27719.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. February 20, 1940. [1] Reported in 99 P.2d 420. [1] ACTION — JUDGMENT — DECLARATORY JUDGMENTS — DETERMINATION OF ISSUES. Where the only question plaintiff insurance company is seeking to have determined in an […]
STATE v. MURPHY, 56 Wn.2d 761 (1960)
355 P.2d 323 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. JAMES MICHAEL MURPHY, Appellant.[1] No. 35206.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. September 22, 1960. [1] Reported in 355 P.2d 323. [1] CRIMINAL LAW — INSANITY — DEFENSE OF MENTAL IRRESPONSIBILITY. In order for a defendant in a criminal prosecution to establish a defense of mental […]
ROEDER CO. v. BURLINGTON NORTHERN, 105 Wn.2d 269 (1986)
714 P.2d 1170 THE ROEDER COMPANY, Appellant, v. BURLINGTON NORTHERN, INC., ET AL, Respondents. No. 52159-0.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. February 27, 1986. [1] Plats — Construction — Dedicator’s Intent — Extrinsic Evidence. A court construes a plat so as to give effect to the dedicator’s intent. If the plat is ambiguous on […]
DISPOSITIONS OF PETITIONS FOR REVIEW, 138 Wn.2d 1012 (1999)
The Supreme Court of Washington. 1999. State, Respondent, v. Lauzon, Petitioner, No. 67897-9. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, March 4, 1999, 94 Wn. App. 1026. Denied August 31, 1999. Farmers Ins. Co., Respondent, v. Lautenbach, Defendant, Smith, Petitioner, No. 67898-7. Petition for review of a decision of the Court […]
STATE v. AUSTIN, 65 Wn.2d 916 (1965)
400 P.2d 603 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. NORMAN WADIE AUSTIN, Appellant.[*] No. 37255.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. April 1, 1965. [*] Reported in 400 P.2d 603. [1] Principal and Agent — Evidence — Statements of Agent. Before the the statements or admissions of an agent may be admitted against his principal, […]
DISPOSITIONS OF PETITIONS FOR REVIEW, 107 Wn.2d 1030 (1986)
The Supreme Court of Washington. Highline Comm’ty College, Respondent, v. Higher Educ. Personnel Bd., et al, Petitioners, No. 53457-8. Petitions for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, November 3, 1986, 45 Wn. App. 803. Denied March 3, 1987. State, Respondent, v. Hartley, Petitioner, No. 53469-1. Petition for review of a decision of […]
STATE v. GREGORY, 158 Wn.2d 759 (2005)
147 P.3d 1201 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent v. ALLEN EUGENE GREGORY, Appellant. No. 71155-1.The Supreme Court of Washington.Argued March 22, 2005. Decided November 30, 2006. Page 760 [EDITORS’ NOTE: THIS PAGE CONTAINS HEADNOTES. HEADNOTES ARE NOT AN OFFICIAL PRODUCT OF THE COURT, THEREFORE THEY ARE NOT DISPLAYED.] Page 761 [EDITORS’ NOTE: THIS PAGE CONTAINS […]
BORST v. BORST, 41 Wn.2d 642 (1952)
251 P.2d 149 BRUCE BORST, by his Guardian ad Litem, C.M. CLARK, Appellant, v. PAUL H. BORST et al., Respondents.[1] No. 32167.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. December 11, 1952. [1] Reported in 251 P.2d 149. [1] PARENT AND CHILD — ACTIONS BY CHILD AGAINST PARENT — TORTS OF PARENT — RIGHT OF ACTION […]
IN RE SHAW’S ESTATE, 69 Wn.2d 238 (1966)
417 P.2d 942 In the Matter of the Estate of ELIZABETH L. SHAW, Deceased. JOHN KOHL DANKS, Appellant, v. WANDA L. BROOKS et al., Respondents[*] No. 38167.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. September 8, 1966. [*] Reported in 417 P.2d 942. [1] Wills — Construction — Intent of Testator. A will should be construed […]
SHAW v. SHAW, 148 Wn. 622 (1928)
269 P. 804 JOSEPH EDWARD SHAW, Respondent, v. VERA A. SHAW, Appellant. No. 21169. Department One.The Supreme Court of Washington. August 22, 1928. [1] DIVORCE (8, 38) — GROUNDS — INABILITY TO LIVE TOGETHER — EVIDENCE — SUFFICIENCY. Findings awarding a husband a divorce from a wife afflicted with recurrent insanity, on the ground of […]
WARNING v. WARNING, 21 Wn.2d 85 (1944)
150 P.2d 64 LAWRENCE WARNING, Appellant, v. KATIE WARNING, Respondent.[1] No. 29315.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. June 27, 1944. [1] Reported in 150 P.2d 64. [1] DIVORCE — ALIMONY — REDUCTION. In a proceeding to modify a divorce decree providing for the payment of alimony, held that the trial court did not abuse […]
TICKNOR v. SEATTLE-RENTON STAGE LINE, 139 Wn. 354 (1926)
247 P. 1 IRVIN C. TICKNOR, Respondent, v. SEATTLE-RENTON STAGE LINE et al., Appellants. No. 19421. En Banc.The Supreme Court of Washington. June 22, 1926. [1] MUNICIPAL CORPORATIONS (380, 392) — NEGLIGENCE — VIOLATION OF ORDINANCE — INJURY TO CHILD IN STREET — INSTRUCTIONS. Error cannot be assigned upon a technically erroneous instruction as to […]
LINEBERRY v. PANEL OF CONSULTANTS, 165 Wn.2d 1052 (2009)
Lineberry, Petitioner, v. Panel of Consultants et al., Respondents. No. 82092-9.The Supreme Court of Washington. April 29, 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. 60149-1-I, October 17, 2008. Denied.
STATE v. WEST, 165 Wn.2d 1042 (2009)
State, Respondent, v. West, Petitioner. No. 82277-8.The Supreme Court of Washington. April 1, 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. 59201-7-I, May 27, 2008, 144 Wn. App. 1042. Denied.
KITTILSON v. FORD, 93 Wn.2d 223 (1980)
608 P.2d 264 CLOE M. KITTILSON, Respondent, v. ROBERT L. FORD, ET AL, Appellants. No. 46378.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. March 20, 1980. [1] Securities Regulation — Fraud — Scienter — Necessity. Scienter need not be proved in an action alleging fraud or misrepresentation under the Securities Act of Washington, RCW 21.20 (overruling […]
STATE v. COLLINS, 69 Wn.2d 627 (1966)
419 P.2d 590 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. STEPHEN D. COLLINS, Appellant. STEPHEN D. COLLINS, Petitioner, v. ROGER MAXWELL, as Superintendent of the State Reformatory, Respondent.[*] Nos. 38295, 38296, 38665.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. October 27, 1966. [*] Reported in 419 P.2d 590. [1] Criminal Law — Arraignment — Delay — Effect. […]
CITY OF FEDERAL WAY v. NEIGHBORS, 150 Wn.2d 1003 (2003)
City of Federal Way, Respondent, v. Neighbors, et al., Petitioners. No. 73718-5.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. September 30, 2003. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 50745-1-I, January 6, 2003, 114 Wn. App. 1082. Denied.
ROETHEMEYER v. MILTON, 177 Wn. 650 (1934)
33 P.2d 99 FERDINAND ROETHEMEYER et al., Respondents, v. J.C. MILTON et al., Appellants. No. 24954. Department One.The Supreme Court of Washington. May 28, 1934. [1] VENDOR AND PURCHASER (44) — CONTRACTS (17) — RESCISSION OF CONTRACT — BY AGREEMENT OF PARTIES — OFFER TO RESCIND — ACCEPTANCE. The vendor’s silence and failure for two […]
DISPOSITIONS OF PETITIONS FOR REVIEW[†] , 123 Wn.2d 1021 (1993)
The Supreme Court of Washington. 1993 [†] Dispositions of Court of Appeals Commissioner rulings are identified by case names not in italic. State, Respondent, v. Smith, Petitioner, No. 61153-0. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, August 9, 1993, 70 Wn. App. 1076. Denied April 6, 1994. Lyerly, et al, Petitioners, […]
CLARK v. WANETA POWER CO., 133 Wn. 1 (1925)
233 P. 21 D.A. CLARK, Appellant, v. WANETA POWER COMPANY, LIMITED, Respondent. No. 18876. Department One.The Supreme Court of Washington. February 16, 1925. RELEASE (5) — OPERATION AND EFFECT — CONSTRUCTION OF AGREEMENT. There was a complete release by a stockholder of his claim for damages through fraudulent representations inducing him to subscribe and pay […]
PALMER v. WATERMAN STEAMSHIP CORP., 52 Wn.2d 604 (1958)
328 P.2d 169 JOHN C. PALMER, by Jean M. Palmer, his Guardian ad Litem, Appellant, v. WATERMAN STEAMSHIP CORPORATION, Respondent.[1] No. 34383.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. July 17, 1958. [1] Reported in 328 P.2d 169. [1] SEAMEN — MEDICAL TREATMENT AND MAINTENANCE — PREVENTION OF INJURY THROUGH INTOXICATION. A shipowner’s duty of maintenance […]
STATE v. SEDAM, 46 Wn.2d 725 (1955)
284 P.2d 292 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. ROBERT J. SEDAM, Appellant.[1] No. 33138.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. May 26, 1955. [1] Reported in 284 P.2d 292. [1] FALSE PRETENSES — EVIDENCE — OTHER OFFENSES — ACTS SHOWING INTENT. In establishing an intent to defraud, the court permits a wide latitude of […]
SWASEY v. FARR, 158 Wn. 299 (1930)
290 P. 866 GEORGE O. SWASEY, Respondent, v. P.E. FARR, Defendant, AMERICAN SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, Respondent, COLUMBIA CASUALTY COMPANY, Appellant. No. 22136. Department Two.The Supreme Court of Washington. August 26, 1930. [1] PRINCIPAL AND AGENT (67) — NOTICE TO AGENT — IMPUTATION TO PRINCIPAL. Notice on the part of the general agent of a […]
HOWELL v. KING COUNTY, 16 Wn.2d 557 (1943)
134 P.2d 80 NELLIE H. HOWELL, Respondent, v. KING COUNTY et al., Appellants.[1] No. 28728.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. February 13, 1943. [1] Reported in 134 P.2d 80. [1] HIGHWAYS — ABANDONMENT — FAILURE TO OPEN. Where a tract of land outside any incorporated city or town was platted in 1891, and one […]
STATE v. HILT, 99 Wn.2d 452 (1983)
662 P.2d 52 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Appellant, v. DANIEL ALLEN HILT, Respondent. No. 48961-1.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. April 28, 1983. [1] Criminal Law — Statutes — Vagueness — Determination. In determining whether a statutory definition of a crime is void for vagueness under the due process clause, a court will analyze […]
BELLEVUE SCH. DIST. v. BRAZIER CONSTR., 100 Wn.2d 776 (1984)
675 P.2d 232 BELLEVUE SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 405, Appellant, v. BRAZIER CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, Defendant, R.F. BARKSHIRE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC., ET AL, Respondents. No. 49099-6.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. January 19, 1984. [1] Schools and School Districts — Limitation of Actions — State Exemption — School Districts. An action by a school district seeking […]
BOLDEN v. INDEPENDENT ORDER OF O.F., 133 Wn. 293 (1924)
233 P. 273 IRA J. BOLDEN et al., Appellants, v. INDEPENDENT ORDER OF ODD FELLOWS, Respondent. No. 18871. En Banc.The Supreme Court of Washington. March 4, 1924. LANDLORD AND TENANT (80) — DANGEROUS PREMISES — INJURY TO LICENSEE — LIABILITY — COMPLAINT — SUFFICIENCY. Since a landlord owes no greater duty to the guest of […]
RUPERT v. SOCIAL HEALTH SERVS., 89 Wn.2d 698 (1978)
574 P.2d 1187 DONALD RUPERT, ET AL, Appellants, v. THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL AND HEALTH SERVICES, ET AL, Respondents. No. 44756.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. February 16, 1978. [1] Administrative Law and Procedure — Judicial Review — Enforcement of Unappealed Order — Scope of Review. A party’s failure to pursue an available appeal […]
SMITH v. SKAGIT COUNTY, 75 Wn.2d 715 (1969)
453 P.2d 832 N.L. SMITH, Appellant, v. SKAGIT COUNTY et al., Respondents. EVAN NELSON et al., Appellants, v. SKAGIT COUNTY et al., Respondents.[*] No. 39675.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. April 17, 1969. [*] Reported in 453 P.2d 832. [1] Zoning — Appeal and Error — Review — Scope — No Oral Testimony in […]
MUELLER v. SEEFRIED, 54 Wn.2d 792 (1959)
345 P.2d 389 F.C. MUELLER, Appellant, v. HAROLD SEEFRIED et al., Respondents.[1] No. 34766.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. October 29, 1959. [1] Reported in 345 P.2d 389. [1] APPEAL AND ERROR — REVIEW — DISMISSAL AND NONSUIT. The Supreme Court is required to view the plaintiff’s evidence in its most favorable light to […]
HARDUNG v. GREEN, 40 Wn.2d 595 (1952)
244 P.2d 1163 DAVID HARDUNG, Appellant, v. JOHN F. GREEN, as Executor, Respondent.[1] No. 31945.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. June 5, 1952. [1] Reported in 244 P.2d 1163. [1] TRIAL — TAKING CASE FROM JURY — MOTION FOR NONSUIT — HEARING AND DETERMINATION. A challenge to the sufficiency of the evidence or a […]
CLOW v. NATIONAL INDEMNITY CO., 54 Wn.2d 198 (1959)
339 P.2d 82 HAROLD J. CLOW et al., Appellants, v. NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY, Respondent.[1] No. 34693.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. May 14, 1959. [1] Reported in 339 P.2d 82. [1] INSURANCE — PAYMENT OR DISCHARGE — LOAN AGREEMENTS. Courts will give effect to “loan agreements” between an insured and an insurer, whereby the […]
STATE v. LADIGES, 66 Wn.2d 273 (1965)
401 P.2d 977 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. OSMAR LADIGES et al., Appellants.[*] No. 37690.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. May 13, 1965. [*] Reported in 401 P.2d 977. [1] Venue — Courts of Limited Jurisdiction — Appeal — Effect. By appealing to the superior court from a justice court conviction, the defendant […]
WILCOX v. HOUSING AUTH. OF KING CY., 66 Wn.2d 864 (1965)
405 P.2d 723 BEN C. WILCOX, Appellant, v. THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE COUNTY OF KING et al., Respondents.[*] No. 37490.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. September 16, 1965. [*] Reported in 405 P.2d 723. [1] Veterans — Municipal Corporations — Housing Authorities — Employment. Housing authorities created by the Housing Authorities Law (RCW […]
DISPOSITIONS OF PETITIONS FOR REVIEW, 103 Wn.2d 1005 (1984)
The Supreme Court of Washington. State, Respondent, v. Brooks, Petitioner, No. 50972-7. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, July 23, 1984, 38 Wn. App. 256. Denied December 7, 1984. State, Respondent, v. Commodore, Petitioner, No. 50981-6. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, July 23, 1984, […]
STATE v. CONRAD, 132 Wn. 153 (1925)
231 P. 942 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. O.B. CONRAD, Appellant. No. 18827. Department Two.The Supreme Court of Washington. January 3, 1925. INTOXICATING LIQUORS (53) — SEARCHES AND SEIZURES — VALIDITY — AUTHORITY IN ABSENCE OF SEARCH WARRANT. Intoxicating liquor in the presence of the officer at the time of the arrest may be […]
STATE v. GUYETTE, 162 Wn.2d 1004 (2007)
175 P.3d 1093 State, Respondent, v. Guyette, Petitioner. No. 79784-6.The Supreme Court of Washington. December 4, 2007. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 34126-3-II, January 5, 2007. Dispositions of Petitions for Review and Selected Motions for Discretionary Review. Denied. Page 1005
STRONG v. SUNSET COPPER CO., 9 Wn.2d 214 (1941)
114 P.2d 526 N.C. STRONG, as Trustee, Appellant, v. SUNSET COPPER COMPANY et al., Defendants, N. DOTSON et al., Respondents.[1] No. 28069.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. June 14, 1941. [1] Reported in 114 P.2d 526. [1] CONTRACTS — REQUISITES AND VALIDITY — EXTENSION AGREEMENTS — CONSIDERATION. Where, upon the request of the obligor […]
CRAFTS v. PITTS, 158 Wn.2d 1019 (2006)
Crafts et al., Respondents, v. Pitts, Petitioner, No. 78564-3.The Supreme Court of Washington. December 6, 2006. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 23956-0-III, February 7, 2006, 131 Wn. App. 1032. Dispositions of Petitions for Review and Selected Motions for Discretionary Review. Granted.
HEGWINE v. LONGVIEW FIBRE CO., 162 Wn.2d 340 (2007)
172 P.3d 688 STACY L. HEGWINE, Respondent, v. LONGVIEW FIBRE COMPANY, INC., Petitioner. No. 78728-0.The Supreme Court of Washington.Argued May 10, 2007. Decided November 29, 2007. Page 341 [EDITORS’ NOTE: THIS PAGE CONTAINS HEADNOTES. HEADNOTES ARE NOT AN OFFICIAL PRODUCT OF THE COURT, THEREFORE THEY ARE NOT DISPLAYED.] Page 342 [EDITORS’ NOTE: THIS PAGE CONTAINS […]
THE ADJUSTMENT COMPANY v. HEINRICHS, 133 Wn. 692 (1925)
233 P. 24 THE ADJUSTMENT COMPANY, Respondent, v. CHARLOTTE B. HEINRICHS, Defendant, NATIONAL SURETY COMPANY, Appellant. No. 18883. Department Two.The Supreme Court of Washington. February 16, 1925. Appeal from a judgment of the superior court for King county, Gilliam, J., entered June 27, 1924, in favor of the plaintiff, upon the pleadings, in an action […]
DISPOSITIONS OF PETITIONS FOR REVIEW, 102 Wn.2d 1016 (1984)
The Supreme Court of Washington. State, Respondent, v. Bates, Petitioner, No. 50322-2. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, January 11, 1984, 36 Wn. App. 1046. Denied October 5, 1984. Stabbert, et al, Petitioners, v. Montgomery, Purdue, Blankinship Austin, et al, Respondents, No. 50797-0. Petition for review of a decision of […]
STATE v. WIMMER, 163 Wn.2d 1044 (2008)
State, Respondent, v. Wimmer, Petitioner. No. 80846-5.The Supreme Court of Washington. June 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. 57702-6-I, September 26, 2007. Denied.
STATE v. LUCKY, 128 Wn.2d 727 (1996)
912 P.2d 483 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. SEAN LUCKY, Appellant. No. 62930-7.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. March 7, 1996. Page 728 Richard R. Tassano and David L. Donnan, for appellant. Norm Maleng, Prosecuting Attorney, and Henry J. Corscadden III, Theresa L. Fricke, and Lee D. Yates, Deputies, for respondent. ALEXANDER, J. […]
STATE EX REL. KADOW v. BD. OF ADJUS., 77 Wn.2d 587 (1970)
464 P.2d 418 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, on the Relation of Earl R. Kadow, Appellant, v. BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT OF THE CITY OF VANCOUVER, Respondent.[*] No. 39820.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. January 29, 1970. [*] Reported in 464 P.2d 418. [1] Statutes — Construction — Ambiguous Words. Where a word susceptible of more […]
PEABODY v. PIONEER SAND GRAVEL CO., 164 Wn. 26 (1931)
2 P.2d 714 JOHN A. PEABODY, Appellant, v. PIONEER SAND AND GRAVEL COMPANY, Respondent. No. 23108. Department One.The Supreme Court of Washington. July 30, 1931. [1] JOINT ADVENTURES — MUTUAL RIGHTS — CONTRACT — EVIDENCE — SUFFICIENCY. A contract to undertake a joint venture in establishing a plant and business for the sale and delivery […]
STATE v. ALLAN, 88 Wn.2d 394 (1977)
562 P.2d 632 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. TERRY GLEN ALLAN, Appellant. No. 44598.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. March 31, 1977. [1] Trial — Taking Case From Jury — Sufficiency of Evidence — Review — Incomplete Record. An appellate court will not review a trial court’s refusal to dismiss for insufficient evidence […]
STATE v. O’BRIEN, 143 Wn. 636 (1927)
255 P. 952 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. R.A. O’BRIEN, Appellant. No. 19530. En Banc.The Supreme Court of Washington. May 2, 1927. [1] CORPORATIONS (139) — OFFICERS — CRIMINAL RESPONSIBILITY — FALSE STATEMENT OF CONDITION. Rem. Comp. Stat., § 3829, making it a crime for an officer of a corporation to publish, either privately […]
DISPOSITIONS OF PETITIONS FOR REVIEW, 107 Wn.2d 1020 (1986)
The Supreme Court of Washington. White, Respondent, v. White, Petitioner, No. 53251-6. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, August 18, 1986, 44 Wn. App. 1051. Denied January 6, 1987. Camer, et al, Petitioners, v. Seattle Post-Intelligencer, et al, Respondents, No. 53252-4. Petition for review of a decision of the Court […]
TRIMBLE v. WASHINGTON STATE UNIV., 140 Wn.2d 88 (2000)
993 P.2d 259 JOHN TRIMBLE, Petitioner, v. WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY, Respondent. No. 67409-4.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc.Argued October 12, 1999. Decided February 24, 2000. Page 89 Donald Brian Potter (Richard Busse and Scott Hunt, of counsel), for petitioner. Christine O. Gregoire, Attorney General, and Loretta M. Lamb, Assistant, for respondent. Page 90 JOHNSON, […]
NELSON v. SMITH, 140 Wn. 293 (1926)
248 P. 798 GEORGE NELSON, Respondent, v. CARL J. SMITH et al., Appellants. No. 19831. Department Two.The Supreme Court of Washington. August 25, 1926. [1] APPEAL (438, 440) — REVIEW — HARMLESS ERROR — AS TO PLEADINGS. Error cannot be assigned upon motions and demurrers to the pleadings where, at the trial, the evidence was […]
STATE v. ADOLPH, 163 Wn.2d 1030 (2008)
State, Respondent, v. Adolph, Petitioner. No. 80431-1.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. 24597-7-III, June 20, 2007. Denied.
STATE v. STRAWN, 167 Wn.2d 1019 (2010)
224 P.3d 773 State, Respondent, v. Strawn, Petitioner. No. 83511-0.The Supreme Court of Washington. Denied January 5, 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. 61929-2-I, July 20, 2009, 151 Wn. App. 1013. Review Order. Denied
STATE v. FRASQUILLO, 172 Wn.2d 1016 (2011)
262 P.3d 63 State, Respondent, v. Frasquillo, Petitioner. No. 86127-7.The Supreme Court of Washington. September 26, 2011. Petitions for review of decisions of the Court of Appeals, Nos. 39128-7-II and 39135-0-II, May 17, 2011, 161 Wn. App. 907. Denied.
STATE v. HELMER, 166 Wn. 602 (1932)
8 P.2d 412 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. JOHN HELMER, Appellant. No. 23066. En Banc.The Supreme Court of Washington. February 11, 1932. [1] HEALTH (8) — OFFENSES — NARCOTICS — UNLAWFULLY OBTAINING — DEFENSES — EXCEPTED CLASS — BURDEN OF PROOF. By the express terms of Rem. 1927 Sup., §§ 2509-3, 2509-5, one in […]
STATE v. LE, 152 Wn.2d 1016 (2004)
State, Respondent, v. Le, Petitioner. No. 75160-9.The Supreme Court of Washington. October 6, 2004. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 29702-7-II, February 3, 2004, 120 Wn. App. 1006. Denied.
HAYDEN v. COLVILLE VALLEY NATIONAL BK., 180 Wn. 220 (1934)
39 P.2d 376 CARRIE E. HAYDEN, Appellant, v. COLVILLE VALLEY NATIONAL BANK, Respondent. No. 25315. Department Two.The Supreme Court of Washington. December 26, 1934. [1] JUDGMENT (54) — NOTWITHSTANDING VERDICT — POWER OF COURT. In passing upon a motion for judgment notwithstanding the verdict, all statements favorable to plaintiff must be taken as true, including […]
ASHLEY v. LANCE, 75 Wn.2d 471 (1969)
451 P.2d 916 GRANT D. ASHLEY, Appellant, v. RICHARD V. LANCE et al., Respondents.[*] No. 39519.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. March 6, 1969. [*] Reported in 451 P.2d 916. [1] Partnership — Agreement — Construction. When interpreting a partnership agreement it must be read as a whole and construed in the light of […]
WOLF v. SCOTT WETZEL SERVS., 113 Wn.2d 665 (1989)
782 P.2d 203 SCOTT WOLF, Appellant, v. SCOTT WETZEL SERVICES, INC., Respondent. No. 55319-0.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. October 31, 1989. [1] Industrial Insurance — Exclusive Remedy — Scope — Claims Administration — Self-Insurer’s Improper Handling. The administration of an industrial insurance claim by a self-insurer is a “phase of the premises” for […]
ISITT v. SEATTLE, 140 Wn. 161 (1926)
248 P. 379 THOMAS KIRKMAN ISITT et al., Respondents, v. THE CITY OF SEATTLE, Appellant. No. 19535. Department Two.The Supreme Court of Washington. August 14, 1926. [1] STREET RAILROADS (30) — CONTRIBUTORY NEGLIGENCE — DRIVER OF VEHICLE — QUESTION FOR JURY. The negligence of a driver of an automobile, struck by a street car at […]
CORP., CATH. ARCH. SEATTLE v. SEATTLE, 69 Wn.2d 570 (1966)
418 P.2d 1008 THE CORPORATION OF THE CATHOLIC ARCHBISHOP OF SEATTLE, Respondent, v. THE CITY OF SEATTLE et al., Appellants.[*] No. 38635.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. October 13, 1966. [*] Reported in 418 P.2d 1008. [1] Taxation — Levy and Assessment — Objections — Exclusive Remedy. A superior court was without jurisdiction to […]
STATE v. LABARBERA, 163 Wn.2d 1002 (2008)
180 P.3d 783 State, Respondent, v. Labarbera, Petitioner. No. 80150-9.The Supreme Court of Washington. March 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. 34178-6-II, April 17, 2007, 138 Wn. App. 1007. Denied.
STATE v. CHO PAIK, 131 Wn.2d 1004 (1997)
State, Respondent, v. Cho Paik, Petitioner. No. 64628-7.The Supreme Court of Washington. February 4, 1997. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 36812-5-I, June 11, 1996. Denied February 4, 1997.
McMAHAN v. MUTUAL BENEFIT ETC. ASS’N, 28 Wn.2d 202 (1947)
182 P.2d 4 CLARA McMAHAN, Appellant, v. MUTUAL BENEFIT HEALTH ACCIDENT ASSOCIATION, Respondent.[1] No. 30075.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. June 19, 1947. [1] Reported in 182 P.2d 4. [1] PLEADING — COMPLAINT — CONSTRUCTION — LIBERAL CONSTRUCTION. In determining whether or not a complaint is sufficient as against a demurrer, the pleading will […]
STATE v. SASSE, 163 Wn.2d 1047 (2008)
State, Respondent, v. Sasse, Petitioner. No. 80777-9.The Supreme Court of Washington. July 8, 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. 55686-0-I, April 24, 2006, 132 Wn. App. 1039. Denied.
KAIPONEN v. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRIES., 156 Wn.2d 1034 (2006)
134 P.3d 232 Kaiponen, Petitioner, v. Department of Labor and Industries, Respondent. No. 77633-4.The Supreme Court of Washington. May 2, 2006. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, 32150-5-II, August 9, 2005. Denied.
HAMILTON v. OHIO FARMERS INS. CO., 161 Wn. 669 (1931)
297 P. 784 S.H. HAMILTON et al., Respondents, v. OHIO FARMERS INSURANCE COMPANY, Appellant. No. 22940. Department Two.The Supreme Court of Washington. April 6, 1931. [1] INSURANCE (167, 170) — PARTIES (52) — COMPLAINT — INSURABLE INTEREST — NON-JOINDER OF PARTY PLAINTIFF — WAIVER — REFORMATION OF POLICY. The court should allow an amendment to […]
STATE v. HEISKELL, 129 Wn.2d 113 (1996)
916 P.2d 366 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Petitioner, v. ROGER HEISKELL, Respondent. No. 63156-5.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc.Argued March 5, 1996. Decided May 9, 1996. Page 114 JOHNSON, MADSEN, and SANDERS, JJ., dissent by separate opinion. Page 115 John W. Ladenburg, Prosecuting Attorney, and Barbara Corey-Boulet and Kathleen Proctor, Deputies, for petitioner. Pattie […]
IN RE RECALL OF BUTLER-WALL, 162 Wn.2d 501 (2007)
173 P.3d 265 In the Matter of the Recall Charges Against SEATTLE SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 1 DIRECTORS BRITA BUTLER-WALL ET AL. No. 79869-9.The Supreme Court of Washington.Considered November 1, 2007. Decided December 13, 2007. Page 502 [EDITORS’ NOTE: THIS PAGE CONTAINS HEADNOTES. HEADNOTES ARE NOT AN OFFICIAL PRODUCT OF THE COURT, THEREFORE THEY ARE NOT […]
IN RE DISCIPLINE OF DAY, 162 Wn.2d 527 (2007)
173 P.3d 915 In the Matter of the Disciplinary Proceeding Against JEFFREY K. DAY, an Attorney at Law. No. 200,429-6.The Supreme Court of Washington.Argued May 10, 2007. Decided December 20, 2007. Page 528 [EDITORS’ NOTE: THIS PAGE CONTAINS HEADNOTES. HEADNOTES ARE NOT AN OFFICIAL PRODUCT OF THE COURT, THEREFORE THEY ARE NOT DISPLAYED.] Page 529 […]
STATE v. JENNINGS, 165 Wn.2d 1035 (2009)
State, Respondent, v. Jennings, Petitioner. No. 82178-0.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, No. 36175-2-II, August 12, 2008, 146 Wn. App. 1032. Denied
STATE v. TEEMS, 136 Wn.2d 1003 (1998)
966 P.2d 902 State, Petitioner, v. Teems, Respondent. No. 66638-5.The Supreme Court of Washington. September 2, 1998. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, December 30, 1997, 89 Wn. App. 385. Denied September 2, 1998. Page 1004
INTEREST OF SILVA, 166 Wn.2d 133 (2009)
206 P.3d 1240 In the Matter of the Interest of ESTEVAN SILVA, JR. No. 81573-9.The Supreme Court of Washington.Argued October 28, 2008. Decided May 7, 2009. Page 134 [EDITORS’ NOTE: THIS PAGE CONTAINS HEADNOTES. HEADNOTES ARE NOT AN OFFICIAL PRODUCT OF THE COURT, THEREFORE THEY ARE NOT DISPLAYED.] Page 135 [EDITORS’ NOTE: THIS PAGE CONTAINS […]
IN RE ESTATE OF BURNS, 131 Wn.2d 104 (1997)
928 P.2d 1094 In the Matter of the Estate of MARGARET O. BURNS. DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL AND HEALTH SERVICES, Respondent, v. MICHAEL L. OLVER, as Personal Representative, Petitioner. In the Matter of the Estate of DORIS R. WHEELER. DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL AND HEALTH SERVICES, Respondent, v. RICHARD T. WHEELER, ET AL., as Personal Representatives, Petitioners. […]
IN RE LIVESEY, 94 Wn.2d 251 (1980)
615 P.2d 1294 In the Matter of the Disciplinary Proceeding Against GEORGE LIVESEY, JR., an Attorney at Law. No. C.D. 3378.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. September 4, 1980. [1] Attorney and Client — Discipline — Reinstatement — In General. An attorney who has been suspended for purposes of treatment of the problem which […]
LASHER v. WHEELER, 198 Wn. 205 (1939)
87 P.2d 982 J.O. LASHER, Appellant, v. W.A. WHEELER et al., Respondents. No. 26948. Department Two.The Supreme Court of Washington. March 10, 1939. [1] JUDGMENT — ON TRIAL OF ISSUES — DISPOSITION OF MOTION FOR NEW TRIAL. Where, in an action upon a promissory note, a jury returned a verdict in favor of the plaintiff, […]
STATE v. PARR, 150 Wn.2d 1031 (2004)
State, Respondent, v. Parr, Petitioner. No. 74013-5.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. January 8, 2004. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 20832-0-III, April 17, 2003, 116 Wn. App. 1041. Denied.
MACKALL-PAINE VENEER CO. v. VANCOUVER ETC. CO., 177 Wn. 503 (1934)
32 P.2d 530 MACKALL-PAINE VENEER COMPANY, Respondent, v. VANCOUVER PLYWOOD COMPANY et al., Appellants. No. 24779. Department One.The Supreme Court of Washington. May 7, 1934. [1] BANKRUPTCY (3) — CONFLICTING JURISDICTIONS OF COURTS OF BANKRUPTCY AND STATE COURTS. After the commencement in the state court of an action to foreclose a chattel mortgage and the […]
METSKER v. MUTUAL LIFE INS. CO., 12 Wn.2d 618 (1942)
123 P.2d 347 ELIZABETH F. METSKER, Respondent, v. THE MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK, Appellant.[1] No. 28494.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. March 6, 1942. [1] Reported in 123 P.2d 347. [1] EVIDENCE — OPINION EVIDENCE — EXPERT TESTIMONY — CONCLUSIONS. In an action upon a life insurance policy, where the only […]
STATE v. ORTEGO, 22 Wn.2d 552 (1945)
157 P.2d 320 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Appellant, v. ANTHONY ORTEGO, Respondent.[1] No. 29374.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. March 8, 1945. [1] Reported in 157 P.2d 320. [1] CRIMINAL LAW — TRIAL — RIGHT OF ACCUSED TO CONFRONT WITNESSES — CONSTRUCTION OF CONSTITUTIONAL PROVISIONS — APPLICABILITY OF FEDERAL REQUIREMENT TO PROCEEDINGS IN STATE […]
BERNIER v. BERNIER, 44 Wn.2d 447 (1954)
267 P.2d 1066 DOROTHY BERNIER, Appellant, v. EARL BERNIER, Respondent.[1] No. 32693.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. March 19, 1954. [1] Reported in 267 P.2d 1066. [1] DIVORCE — DISPOSITION OF PROPERTY — DUTY OF COURT. Under RCW 26.08.110 [cf. Rem. Supp. 1949, § 997-11], it is the duty of the trial court to […]
ARBORWOOD IDAHO v. KENNEWICK, 151 Wn.2d 359 (2004)
89 P.3d 217 ARBORWOOD IDAHO, L.L.C., Petitioner, v. THE CITY OF KENNEWICK, Respondent. No. 73197-7.The Supreme Court of Washington.Argued October 30, 2003. Decided May 6, 2004. Page 360 [EDITORS’ NOTE: THIS PAGE CONTAINS HEADNOTES. HEADNOTES ARE NOT AN OFFICIAL PRODUCT OF THE COURT, THEREFORE THEY ARE NOT DISPLAYED.] Page 361 Daryl D. Jonson and Terri […]
GLEN PARK ASSOCS. v. DEP’T OF REVENUE, 152 Wn.2d 1016 (2004)
Glen Park Assocs., Petitioner, v. Dep’t of Revenue, Respondent. No. 75161-7.The Supreme Court of Washington. October 6, 2004. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 29789-2-II, November 12, 2003, 119 Wn. App. 481. Denied. Page 1017
FALES CO. v. SEIPLE CO., 171 Wn. 630 (1933)
19 P.2d 118 J.W. FALES COMPANY, Respondent, v. O.H. SEIPLE COMPANY et al., Defendants, E.C. WEBBER, as Trustee, Appellant. No. 23800. Department One.The Supreme Court of Washington. February 14, 1933. [1] FRAUDULENT CONVEYANCES (41) — RETENTION OF POSSESSION OR APPARENT TITLE — ABSOLUTE SALES. Corporate assignments of all bills receivable as security for a loan […]
HOLTHE v. ISKOWITZ, 31 Wn.2d 533 (1948)
197 P.2d 999 GEORGE HOLTHE et al., Respondents, v. FRED W. ISKOWITZ, Defendant, THE HARTFORD ACCIDENT AND INDEMNITY COMPANY, Appellant.[1] No. 30526.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. September 30, 1948. [1] Reported in 197 P.2d 999. [1] APPEAL AND ERROR — REVIEW — FINDINGS — CONCLUSIVENESS — WHERE EVIDENCE WAS IN WRITING. Where witnesses […]
STATE v. SIMMONS, 59 Wn.2d 381 (1962)
368 P.2d 378 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. WILLIAM H. SIMMONS, Appellant.[*] No. 35937.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. January 12, 1962. [*] Reported in 368 P.2d 378. [1] NEW TRIAL — GROUNDS — MINOR ERRORS AND MISCONDUCT — CUMULATIVE EFFECT. The occurrence of numerous instances of improper argument and misconduct of counsel […]
BAKER v. BAKER, 91 Wn.2d 482 (1979)
588 P.2d 1164 ALBERT H. BAKER, Respondent, v. BETTY M. BAKER, Respondent, TEACHERS INSURANCE ANNUITIES ASSOCIATION COLLEGE RETIREMENT EQUITY FUNDS (TIAA-CREF), Appellant. No. 45647.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. January 5, 1979. [1] Appeal and Error — Review — Issues Not Raised in Trial Court — In General. An issue not presented to the […]
SHOEMAKE v. FERRER, 165 Wn.2d 1007 (2008)
Shoemake et al., Respondents, v. Ferrer et al., Petitioners. No. 81812-6.The Supreme Court of Washington. December 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. 60158-0-I, April 7, 2008, 143 Wn. App. 819. Granted.
DISPOSITIONS OF PETITIONS FOR REVIEW[†] , 133 Wn.2d 1005 (1997)
The Supreme Court of Washington. 1997. [†] Dispositions of Court of Appeals Commissioner rulings are identified by case names not in italic. State, Respondent, v. Jennings, Petitioner. No. 65363-1. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, April 7, 1997, 85 Wn. App. 1054. Denied September 3, 1997. Brandt, Petitioner, v. Easton, […]