The Supreme Court of Washington. Lang, et al, Petitioners, v. Watson, Respondent, No. 50722-8. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, June 4, 1984, 37 Wn. App. 1059. Denied August 10, 1984. State, Respondent, v. Paxton, Petitioner, No. 50734-1. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, April […]
Category: Washington Supreme Court Opinions
WISE v. NICHOLS, 147 Wn. 375 (1928)
266 P. 186 S.E. WISE, Respondent, v. E.E. NICHOLS et al., Appellants. No. 20995. Department One.The Supreme Court of Washington. April 5, 1928. [1] APPEAL (389) — REVIEW — AMENDMENTS REGARDED AS MADE. In the absence of a statement of facts error cannot be assigned on overruling a demurrer to the complaint, since it will […]
LINDQUIST v. DEPT. OF LABOR AND INDUSTRIES, 184 Wn. 194 (1935)
50 P.2d 46 ANNA K. LINDQUIST, Appellant, v. THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRIES, Respondent. No. 25630. Department Two.The Supreme Court of Washington. October 25, 1935. [1] MASTER AND SERVANT (20-1) — WORKMEN’S COMPENSATION — COMPENSABLE EMPLOYMENT — OCCUPATIONS CLASSIFIED AS EXTRAHAZARDOUS. While the workmen’s compensation act, in case of ambiguity, is to be liberally […]
STATE EX REL. GEBENINI v. WRIGHT, 43 Wn.2d 829 (1953)
264 P.2d 1091 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, on the Relation of William A. Gebenini, Plaintiff, v. CHARLES T. WRIGHT, as Judge of the Superior Court for Thurston County, Respondent.[1] No. 32637.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. December 15, 1953. [1] Reported in 264 P.2d 1091. [1] CERTIORARI — NATURE AND GROUNDS — DISCRETION AS […]
GOLD STAR RESORTS v. FUTUREWISE, 164 Wn.2d 1034 (2008)
Gold Star Resorts, Inc., Petitioner, v. Futurewise, Respondent. No. 80810-4.The Supreme Court of Washington. November 6, 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 [EDITOR’S NOTE: This case is unpublished as indicated by the issuing court.]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. 58379-4-I, August 27, 2007, 140 Wn. App. 378. Review Orders. Granted.
STATE EX REL. LITTAU v. SEATTLE, 189 Wn. 64 (1937)
63 P.2d 515 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, on the Relation of Frank Benjamin Littau, Appellant, v. THE CITY OF SEATTLE et al., Respondents. No. 26296. Department One.The Supreme Court of Washington. January 5, 1937. [1] MUNICIPAL CORPORATIONS (65) — OFFICERS AND AGENTS — REMOVAL — RESTRICTION OF CIVIL SERVICE RULES — PROCEEDINGS — EVIDENCE — […]
SIMPSON v. COX CORPORATION, 167 Wn. 34 (1932)
8 P.2d 424 J.A. SIMPSON, Respondent, v. THE C.P. COX CORPORATION et al., Appellants. No. 23175. Department One.The Supreme Court of Washington. March 1, 1932. [1] USURY (4) — CONTRACTS — CONSTRUCTION — JOINT ADVENTURE. There is no usury in an agreement by two persons to enter into a joint venture in the purchase and […]
MILLER v. ARCTIC ALASKA FISHERIES CORP., ET AL., 131 Wn.2d 1005 (1997)
Miller, Respondent, v. Arctic Alaska Fisheries Corp., et al., Petitioners. No. 64627-9.The Supreme Court of Washington. February 6, 1997. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, August 26, 1996, 83 Wn. App. 255. Granted February 6, 1997.
WAYMAN v. MILLER, 195 Wn. 457 (1938)
81 P.2d 501 LEWIS A. WAYMAN et al., Appellants, v. IDA R. MILLER, as Administratrix, et al., Respondents. No. 26974. Department Two.The Supreme Court of Washington. July 19, 1938. [1] WILLS — REQUISITES AND VALIDITY — CONTRACTS TO DEVISE — PRESUMPTIONS AND BURDEN OF PROOF. Oral promises to devise property by will are regarded with […]
KITSAP COUNTY v. STATE, 107 Wn.2d 801 (1987)
733 P.2d 526 KITSAP COUNTY, Appellant, v. THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, ET AL, Respondents, E. SHIPPEN WILLING, Appellant. No. 53220-6.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. March 5, 1987. [1] Administrative Law — Judicial Review — Hearing Board — Test. In reviewing the decision of an administrative hearing panel the courts apply the clearly erroneous […]
KELLEY v. FALANGUS, 63 Wn.2d 581 (1964)
388 P.2d 223 FLOYD C. KELLEY et al., Respondents, v. ATHAN T. FALANGUS et al., Appellants, KARL F. KIRCH et al., Defendants. STELLA M. HELARD, Respondent, v. ATHAN T. FALANGUS et al., Appellants, KARL F. KIRCH et al., Defendants.[*] Nos. 36804, 36805.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. January 16, 1964. [*] Reported in 388 […]
STATE v. MURAKAMI, 136 Wn.2d 1012 (1998)
966 P.2d 904 STATE, Respondent, v. MURAKAMI, Petitioner No. 66590-7.The Supreme Court of Washington. September 2, 1998. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 38569-1-I, November 4, 1997. Denied September 2, 1998.
MILL WORKERS v. DELANEY, 73 Wn.2d 956 (1968)
442 P.2d 250 INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF PULP, SULPHITE AND PAPER MILL WORKERS, AFL-CIO et al., Appellants, v. FRED DELANEY et al., Respondents.[*] No. 39454.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. June 6, 1968. [*] Reported in 442 P.2d 250. [1] Judgment — Res Judicata — Collateral Estoppel — Identity of Parties. Collateral estoppel does not […]
MENTZER v. MENTZER BROTHERS LUM. CO., 137 Wn. 630 (1926)
243 P. 832 T.F. MENTZER, Respondent, v. MENTZER BROTHERS LUMBER COMPANY et al., Appellants, GREEN RIVER LUMBER COMPANY, Defendant. No. 19499. Department Two.The Supreme Court of Washington. March 3, 1926. [1] CORPORATIONS (218) — INSOLVENCY AND RECEIVERS — APPOINTMENT OF RECEIVER — DIVERSION OF ASSETS. A receiver of a corporation is properly appointed, where the […]
BANK OF EAST ASIA v. PANG, 140 Wn. 603 (1926)
249 P. 1060 BANK OF EAST ASIA, LIMITED, Appellant, v. HERBERT ARCHIE PANG et al., Respondents. No. 19791. Department Two.The Supreme Court of Washington. October 25, 1926. [1] BANKS AND BANKING (23) — PAYMENT OF CHECKS — EXCHANGE — LETTERS OF CREDIT — LIABILITY. Where a bank issues an irrevocable letter of credit, in favor […]
HAWLEY v. SHARLEY, 40 Wn.2d 47 (1952)
240 P.2d 557 MARVIN HAWLEY, Respondent, v. L.C. SHARLEY et al., Defendants, GEORGE LOCKE et al., Appellants.[1] No. 31847.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. February 1, 1952. [1] Reported in 240 P.2d 557. [1] TRESPASS — CUTTING AND REMOVING TIMBER — DAMAGES. Rem. Rev. Stat., § 939, providing that one who cuts down timber […]
MUMA v. MUMA, 149 Wn.2d 1029 (2003)
Muma, Respondent, v. Muma, Petitioner. No. 73538-7.The Supreme Court of Washington. September 4, 2003. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 48387-1-I, August 19, 2002, 115 Wn. App. 1. Denied September 4, 2003.
BRUNHAVER v. ROCHE, 150 Wn.2d 1023 (2003)
Brunhaver, et al., Respondents, v. Roche, et al., Petitioners. No. 74122-1.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. December 2, 2003. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 50542-4-I, March 31, 2003, 116 Wn. App. 1028. Denied.
STATE v. MILLS, 164 Wn.2d 1012 (2008)
State, Respondent, v. Mills, Petitioner. No. 81272-1.The Supreme Court of Washington. September 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. 25606-5-III, December 27, 2007, 142 Wn. App. 1017. Review Orders. Denied.
RICHARDS v. SEATTLE METRO. CREDIT UNION, 150 Wn.2d 1035 (2004)
Richards, Petitioner, v. Seattle Metro. Credit Union, Respondent. No. 74127-1.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. February 4, 2004. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 50267-1-I, May 12, 2003, 117 Wn. App. 30. Denied.
DORWARD v. ILWU-PMA PENSION PLAN, 75 Wn.2d 478 (1969)
452 P.2d 258 WILLIAM F. DORWARD, Respondent, v. ILWU-PMA PENSION PLAN, Appellants.[*] No. 39667.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. March 6, 1969. [*] Reported in 452 P.2d 258. [1] Labor Relations — Pensions — Nature — In General. The rights of union members to pension-plan benefits acquired by collective bargaining agreements, like the rights […]
ANDERSON v. DEPT. OF LABOR INDUSTRIES, 174 Wn. 702 (1933)
26 P.2d 77 C.G. ANDERSON, Respondent, v. THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRIES, Appellant. No. 24764. Department One.The Supreme Court of Washington. October 30, 1933. [1] MASTER AND SERVANT (121-2) — REMEDIES UNDER WORKMEN’S COMPENSATION ACT — CAUSE OF DISABILITY — EVIDENCE — SUFFICIENCY. Where there is a clear preponderance of the evidence to the […]
STATE v. ARMSTEAD, 168 Wn.2d 1033 (2010)
State, Respondent, v. Armstead, Petitioner. No. 84015-6.The Supreme Court of Washington. April 28, 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. 61812-1-I, September 14, 2009, 152 Wn. App. 1012. Denied.
VAN DYKE v. WHITE, 55 Wn.2d 601 (1960)
349 P.2d 430 PETER VAN DYKE et al., Appellants, v. THEODORE WHITE, Defendant, MAYFLOWER INSURANCE EXCHANGE, Respondent.[1] No. 34819.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. February 11, 1960. [1] Reported in 349 P.2d 430. [1] INSURANCE — ACTIONS ON POLICIES — AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY POLICY — PLEADINGS — SUFFICIENCY — DEFENSES. In a garnishment proceeding brought […]
DUCOTE v. DEP’T OF SOC., 164 Wn.2d 1014 (2008)
196 P.3d 130 Ducote, Petitioner, v. Dep’t of Soc. Health Servs., Respondent. No. 81714-6.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. 59275-1-I, March 17, 2008, 144 Wn. App. 531. Review Orders. […]
STATE v. COUNTS, 99 Wn.2d 54 (1983)
659 P.2d 1087 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. JOHN FREDERICK COUNTS, Petitioner. THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. LARRY HOLMES, Petitioner. THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. LENNIS MYLES BARILLEAUX, Petitioner. Nos. 47687-0, 48239-0, 47932-1.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. February 24, 1983. [1] States — Courts — Federal Supremacy — Scope. Decisions […]
STATE v. FITZSIMMONS, 94 Wn.2d 858 (1980)
620 P.2d 999 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. EDWIN FITZSIMMONS, Petitioner. No. 46366.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. December 18, 1980. PER CURIAM. The United States Supreme Court, by a 5-to-4 vote, has granted a writ of certiorari in this case and vacated our judgment, found at 93 Wn.2d 436, 610 P.2d 893 […]
STATE v. BLANKS, 163 Wn.2d 1046 (2008)
State, Respondent, v. Blanks, Petitioner. No. 80443-5.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. 34628-1-II, July 3, 2007, 139 Wn. App. 543. Denied.
STATE v. DICKSON, 33 Wn.2d 685 (1949)
206 P.2d 1032 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. GORDON H. DICKSON, SR., Appellant.[1] No. 30644.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. June 3, 1949. [1] Reported in 206 P.2d 1032. [1] APPEAL AND ERROR — HEARING AND REHEARING — SUBMISSION WITHOUT ARGUMENT. Under Rule of Supreme Court 24, where a party does not appear […]
MORF v. JOHNSTON, 173 Wn. 215 (1933)
22 P.2d 663 LINDLEY R. MORF, Respondent, v. J.R. JOHNSTON, as Treasurer of Thurston County, Appellant. No. 24589. En Banc.The Supreme Court of Washington. May 29, 1933. [1] TAXATION (224) — FORFEITURES AND PENALTIES — REMISSION OF PENALTIES — REBATE. Laws 1933, p. 286, § 1 (Rem. 1933 Sup., § 11273-1), providing for a remission […]
STATE v. SYLVIA, 195 Wn. 21 (1938)
79 P.2d 641 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. EUGENE F. SYLVIA et al., Appellants. No. 26888. Department One.The Supreme Court of Washington. May 19, 1938. [1] CRIMINAL LAW — APPEAL — RECORD — STATEMENT OF FACTS — NECESSITY — EFFECT OF FAILURE. A statement of facts in a criminal case that has not been […]
STATE v. KANE, 72 Wn.2d 235 (1967)
432 P.2d 660 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. JAMES WINSTON KANE, Appellant.[*] No. 38370.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. October 19, 1967. [*] Reported in 432 P.2d 660. [1] Appeal and Error — Verdict — Review. The jury is the sole judge of the evidence and its verdict based on substantial competent evidence […]
BLACKEN v. EVERETT BOTTLING WORKS, 137 Wn. 502 (1926)
242 P. 1102 JOHN L. BLACKEN, Respondent, v. EVERETT BOTTLING WORKS, Appellant. No. 19435. Department Two.The Supreme Court of Washington. February 2, 1926. [1] CORPORATIONS (121) — MASTER AND SERVANT (176) — EMPLOYMENT — REMOVAL — SERVANTS OR INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS. It cannot be said, as a matter of law, that one is a mere employee […]
BERKHEIMER MFG. CO. v. AMERICAN WOOD P. CO., 178 Wn. 98 (1934)
34 P.2d 351 J.E. BERKHEIMER MANUFACTURING COMPANY, Respondent, v. AMERICAN WOOD PIPE COMPANY, Defendant, AETNA CASUALTY SURETY COMPANY, Appellant. No. 25028. Department One.The Supreme Court of Washington. June 30, 1934. [1] RECEIVERS (62) — LIABILITIES OF PROPERTY OF FUNDS IN HANDS OF RECEIVER — PROVABLE CLAIMS. Claims against the assets of an insolvent corporation in […]
SWANSON v. GILPIN, 25 Wn.2d 147 (1946)
169 P.2d 356 ERIC J. SWANSON et al., Respondents, v. THOMAS GILPIN, Appellant, LEO HARDY et al., Defendants.[1] No. 29772.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. May 31, 1946. [1] Reported in 169 P.2d 356. [1] NEGLIGENCE — INTERVENING NEGLIGENCE — PROXIMATE CAUSE — ACTS REASONABLY FORESEEABLE. The rule that the causal connection between a […]
ROBERTS v. JOHNSON, 137 Wn.2d 84 (1999)
969 P.2d 446 RONALD A. ROBERTS, as assignee, Respondent, v. DeMAY C. JOHNSON, Petitioner. CYNTHIA NARY, Appellant, v. MARCELLE E. HOEY and JOHN DOE HOEY, wife and husband, Respondents. No. 66529-0.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc.October 21, 1998. January 7, 1999. Page 85 Appeal from Superior Court for Pierce County, No. 95-2-01634-1, Terry D. […]
BURTON v. LEHMAN, 151 Wn.2d 1025 (2004)
Burton, et al., Petitioners, v. Lehman, et al., Respondents. No. 74731-8.The Supreme Court of Washington. June 2, 2004. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 29143-6-II, September 9, 2003, 118 Wn. App. 307. Granted June 2, 2004.
STATE v. CHAMBERS, 131 Wn.2d 1014 (1997)
State, Respondent, v. Chambers, Petitioner. No. 64812-3.The Supreme Court of Washington. March 5, 1997. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 36304-2-I, June 26, 1996. Denied March 5, 1997.
HENDERSON v. BAHLMAN, 50 Wn.2d 259 (1957)
310 P.2d 1077 FRED E. HENDERSON et al., Respondents, v. OTTO E. BAHLMAN et al., Appellants.[1] No. 33833.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. May 9, 1957. [1] Reported in 310 P.2d 1077. [1] AUTOMOBILES — LIABILITY FOR INJURIES — EVIDENCE — ADMISSIBILITY — CONDITION OF VEHICLE AFTER ACCIDENT. In an action for personal injuries […]
FRANK v. FISCHER, 108 Wn.2d 468 (1987)
739 P.2d 1145 JAMES V. FRANK, Petitioner, v. EDWARD A. FISCHER, ET AL, Respondents. No. 53468-3.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. July 16, 1987. [1] Contracts — Licenses — Contractor Registration — Statutory Provisions — Purpose. The purpose of the contractor registration statutes (RCW 18.27) is to protect the public from contractors, not contractors […]
STATE EX REL. PET. TRANSP. CO. v. P.S.C., 35 Wn.2d 858 (1950)
216 P.2d 177 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, on the Relation of PETROLEUM TRANSPORTATION COMPANY et al., Respondents, v. PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION et al., Appellants.[1] No. 31108.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. March 13, 1950. [1] Reported in 216 P.2d 177. [1] PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSIONS — CARRIERS — STATUTORY PROVISIONS — TRANSPORTATION PERMITS. Under Rem. […]
ALLAN v. UNIVERSITY OF WASH., 140 Wn.2d 323 (2000)
997 P.2d 360 MARGARET ALLAN, Petitioner, v. THE UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON, Respondent. No. 67294-6.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc.Argued November 16, 1999. Decided April 20, 2000. Page 324 Hall, Zanzig Widell, by Spencer Hall, Jr., for petitioner. Bennett Bigelow Leedom, P.S., by Michael F. Madden, for respondent. MADSEN, J. Margaret Allan, Petitioner, petitioned in […]
STATE v. BRENT, 28 Wn.2d 501 (1947)
183 P.2d 495 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Appellant, v. HAROLD THEODORE BRENT, Respondent.[1] No. 30170.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. July 24, 1947. [1] Reported in 183 P.2d 495. [1] CONSPIRACY — EVIDENCE — SUFFICIENCY. In a prosecution for murder, held that the evidence does not sustain the contention of the accused that his […]
BAUMANN v. PUGET SOUND TITLE INSURANCE CO., 184 Wn. 9 (1935)
49 P.2d 914 ALBERT BAUMANN et al., Respondents and Cross-appellants, v. PUGET SOUND TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY, Appellant. No. 25542. Department Two.The Supreme Court of Washington. September 30, 1935. [1] INSURANCE (20) — REFORMATION OF INSTRUMENTS (6) — THE CONTRACT — REFORMATION — MUTUALITY OF MISTAKE. The evidence failed to warrant the reformation of a title […]
DISPOSITIONS OF PETITIONS FOR REVIEW, 104 Wn.2d 1003 (1985)
The Supreme Court of Washington. State, Petitioner, v. Christensen, Respondent, No. 51670-7. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, April 16, 1985, 40 Wn. App. 290. Denied June 21, 1985. State, Respondent, v. Chapman, Petitioner, No. 51674-0. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, April 11, 1985, […]
B-LINE TRANSPORT CO. v. POITEVIN, 59 Wn.2d 581 (1962)
369 P.2d 310 THE B-LINE TRANSPORT CO., INC., Appellant, v. ANTON POITEVIN et al., Defendants, V.O. STRINGFELLOW ASSOCIATES, Respondents.[*] No. 35952.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. March 1, 1962 [*] Reported in 369 P.2d 310. [1] GARNISHMENT — PROPERTY SUBJECT TO GARNISHMENT — DEBT DUE DEFENDANT — WHAT CONSTITUTES. Where a writ of garnishment […]
DISPOSITIONS OF PETITIONS FOR REVIEW[†] , 121 Wn.2d 1023 (1993)
The Supreme Court of Washington. [†] Dispositions of Court of Appeals Commissioner rulings are identified by case names not in italic. Dunagan, et al, Petitioners, v. Randklev, et al, Respondents, No. 60206-9. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, December 23, 1992, 68 Wn. App. 1019. Denied June 9, 1993. State, […]
DISPOSITIONS OF PETITIONS FOR REVIEW, 140 Wn.2d 1007 (2000)
The Supreme Court of Washington. 2000. State, Respondent, v. Triner; Petitioner. No. 68704-8. Supreme Court of Washington, En Banc. March 24, 2000. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, July 30, 1999, 96 Wn. App. 1059. Denied March 24, 2000. JIJ Corp., Petitioner; v. Yamato Dev. Canada, Inc., et al., Respondents. […]
HAMRE v. ROTHSCHILD COMPANY, 136 Wn. 522 (1925)
240 P. 909 E.C. HAMRE, Respondent, v. ROTHSCHILD COMPANY, INCORPORATED, Appellant. No. 19236. En Banc.The Supreme Court of Washington. November 20, 1925. MASTER AND SERVANT (42, 43, 154) — NEGLIGENCE OF MASTER — SAFE PLACE FOR WORK — PLATFORMS AND SUPPORTS — QUESTION FOR JURY. It is for the jury to determine whether fellow servants […]
THOMPSON v. DEPT. OF LABOR INDUSTRIES, 10 Wn.2d 277 (1941)
116 P.2d 372 HARRY B. THOMPSON et al., Respondents, v. THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRIES, Appellant.[1] No. 28429.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. August 29, 1941. [1] Reported in 116 P.2d 372. [1] WORKMEN’S COMPENSATION — COURSE OF EMPLOYMENT — TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM WORK. An employee hired to operate a motorcycle and […]
PACIFIC FINANCE CORP. v. RAYMER CO., 68 Wn.2d 211 (1966)
412 P.2d 120 PACIFIC FINANCE CORPORATION, Appellant, v. J. ED RAYMER COMPANY, INC., et al., Respondents.[*] No. 37960.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. March 17, 1966. [*] Reported in 412 P.2d 120. [1] Conflict of Laws — Community Property — Contracts — What Law Governs. By adhering to its previous decisions that the law […]
M.W. v. DSHS, 149 Wn.2d 589 (2003)
70 P.3d 954 M.W., ET AL., Individually, as a Marital Community, as Guardians, and as Parents, Respondents, v. THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL AND HEALTH SERVICES, ET AL., Petitioners. No. 72529-2.The Supreme Court of Washington.Argued January 23, 2003. Decided June 12, 2003. Page 590 Christine O. Gregoire, Attorney General, Narda Pierce, Solicitor General, Jeffrey Freimund, Senior […]
STATE v. HORNADAY, 105 Wn.2d 120 (1986)
713 P.2d 71 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. KEVIN HORNADAY, Petitioner. No. 50895-0.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. January 16, 1986. [1] Intoxicating Liquors — Possession — Elements — Control — Presence in Bloodstream. A person possesses alcohol only if he presently can exert control over it. The presence of alcohol in a […]
DISPOSITIONS OF PETITIONS FOR REVIEW[†] , 120 Wn.2d 1009 (1992)
The Supreme Court of Washington. [†] Dispositions of Court of Appeals Commissioner rulings are identified by case names not in italic. Schmalenberg, et al, Respondents, v. Pierce County Coun., et al, Petitioners, No. 59511-9. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, May 6, 1992, 65 Wn. App. 1031. Denied October 27, […]
OLSEN v. WHITE, 37 Wn.2d 62 (1950)
221 P.2d 542 ARTHUR OLSEN, Respondent, v. F.J. WHITE et al., Appellants.[1] No. 31332.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. August 23, 1950. [1] Reported in 221 P.2d 542. [1] TRIAL — TAKING CASE FROM JURY — DETERMINATION. A challenge to the sufficiency of the evidence, a motion for nonsuit, a motion for a directed […]
DISPOSITIONS OF PETITIONS FOR REVIEW, 137 Wn.2d 1025 (1999)
The Supreme Court of Washington. 1999. State, Respondent, v. Lopez, Petitioner, No. 67560-1. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, November 23, 1998, 93 Wn. App. 1014. Denied April 6, 1999. State, Respondent, v. Parker, Petitioner, No. 67564-3. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, November 17, […]
CITY OF SEATTLE v. KRUTZ, 78 Wn. 553 (1914)
THE CITY OF SEATTLE, Appellant, v. HARRY KRUTZ et al., Respondents.[1] No. 11662The Supreme Court of Washington. Second Department. March 20, 1914 [1] Reported in 139 Pac. 498. Appeal from an order of the superior court for King county, Humphries, J., entered October 3, 1913, vacating the satisfaction of a judgment and modifying a decree […]
STATE v. RELFE, 169 Wn.2d 1004 (2010)
State, Respondent, v. Relfe, Petitioner. No. 84451-8.The Supreme Court of Washington. July 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. 62696-5-I, March 15, 2010, 155 Wn. App. 1002. Denied. Page 1005
IN RE ESTATES OF SMALDINO, 168 Wn.2d 1033 (2010)
In re Estates of Smaldino. No. 84016-4.The Supreme Court of Washington. April 28, 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. 61421-5-I, July 27, 2009, 151 Wn. App. 356. Denied.
ROCHE FRUIT PRODUCE CO. v. LANE, 143 Wn. 700 (1927)
255 P. 955 ROCHE FRUIT PRODUCE COMPANY, Appellant, v. JOHN LANE et al., Respondents. No. 20253. Department One.The Supreme Court of Washington. April 27, 1927. Appeal from the judgment of the superior court for Yakima county, Hawkins, J., entered July 14, 1926, upon findings in favor of the defendants, in an action of replevin, tried […]
NIEMANN v. VAUGHN CMTY. CHURCH, 154 Wn.2d 365 (2005)
113 P.3d 463 JOYCE NIEMANN, Petitioner, v. VAUGHN COMMUNITY CHURCH, Respondent. No. 74782-2.The Supreme Court of Washington.Argued October 19, 2004. Decided June 9, 2005. Page 366 [EDITORS’ NOTE: THIS PAGE CONTAINS HEADNOTES. HEADNOTES ARE NOT AN OFFICIAL PRODUCT OF THE COURT, THEREFORE THEY ARE NOT DISPLAYED.] Page 367 [EDITORS’ NOTE: THIS PAGE CONTAINS HEADNOTES. HEADNOTES […]
GRAHAM v. RADFORD, 71 Wn.2d 752 (1967)
431 P.2d 193 KAREN SUE GRAHAM, Appellant, v. MRS. WILLIAM T. RADFORD, Respondent.[*] No. 38890The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. August 10, 1967. [*] Reported in 431 P.2d 193. [1] Community Property — Torts — Action Against Wife — Statutory Provisions. RCW 26.16.190, which permits damages for injuries committed by a married woman to […]
McDONALD INDUSTRIES v. ROLLINS LEASING, 95 Wn.2d 909 (1981)
631 P.2d 947 McDONALD INDUSTRIES, INC., ET AL, Respondents, v. ROLLINS LEASING CORPORATION, ET AL, Petitioners. No. 47205-0.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. July 30, 1981. [1] Insurance — Construction of Policy — “Use” of Vehicle — Determination. Liability arises from the “use” of a vehicle under an insurance policy if the vehicle was […]
DISPOSITIONS OF PETITIONS FOR REVIEW, 130 Wn.2d 1014 (1996)
The Supreme Court of Washington. State, Respondent, v. Hildesheim, Petitioner, No. 64245-1. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 18277-7-II, February 14, 1996. Denied November 13, 1996. Seaman, Respondent, v. Nail, et al., Petitioners, No. 64250-8. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 18914-3-II, January […]
STONE v. SEXSMITH, 28 Wn.2d 947 (1947)
184 P.2d 567 R.J. STONE, Appellant, v. J.H. SEXSMITH et al., Respondents.[1] No. 30137.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. September 23, 1947. [1] Reported in 184 P.2d 567. [1] VENDOR AND PURCHASER — RIGHTS AND LIABILITIES AS TO THIRD PERSONS — ASSIGNEE OF CONTRACT. In an action by the purchaser of a hotel against […]
IN RE SIMMONS, 81 Wn.2d 43 (1972)
499 P.2d 874 In the Matter of the Petition of WILLIAM HARRY SIMMONS for Reinstatement as a Member of the Washington State Bar Association. No. C.D. 4026.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. July 27, 1972. [1] Attorney and Client — Discipline — Reinstatement — Factors Considered. In considering an application for reinstatement by a […]
DISPOSITIONS OF PETITIONS FOR REVIEW[†] , 114 Wn.2d 1018 (1990)
The Supreme Court of Washington. 1990. [†] Dispositions of Court of Appeals Commissioner rulings are identified by case names not in italic. In re B.S.S., No. 56904-5. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, December 27, 1989, 56 Wn. App. 169 Denied March 27, 1990. In re Marriage of McLaughlin, No. […]
DISPOSITIONS OF PETITIONS FOR REVIEW, 95 Wn.2d 1004 (1980)
The Supreme Court of Washington. Mark, Petitioner, v. Seattle Times, Respondent, No. 47423-1. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, September 29, 1980, 27 Wn. App. 1014. Granted January 29, 1981. Bertsch, Petitioner, v. Brewer, et al, Respondents, No. 47466-4. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, […]
FRAZIER v. PUBLIC INSTRUCTION, 106 Wn.2d 754 (1986)
725 P.2d 619 SARA FRAZIER, ET AL, Respondents, v. THE SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION, Defendant, MONROE SCHOOL DISTRICT 103, Appellant. No. 52574-9.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. September 25, 1986. [1] Administrative Law and Procedure — Judicial Review — Mixed Question of Law and Fact — Determination. In reviewing an agency’s determination involving a […]
JONES v. CENTRALIA, 157 Wn. 227 (1930)
289 P. 14 H.M. JONES, Appellant, v. THE CITY OF CENTRALIA, et al., Respondents. No. 22462. En Banc.The Supreme Court of Washington. May 29, 1930. [1] ACTIONS (26) — TRIAL (2) — CONSOLIDATION FOR TRIAL. Error can not be assigned upon the dismissal of a case, which more properly could have been consolidated with another, […]
CHRISTIANSEN v. ANDERSON, 179 Wn. 368 (1934)
37 P.2d 889 C.E. CHRISTIANSEN, Appellant, v. R.S. ANDERSON et al., Respondents. No. 25207. Department Two.The Supreme Court of Washington. November 22, 1934. [1] APPEAL AND ERROR (287) — RECORD — STATEMENT OF FACTS — TIME FOR FILING. The statement of facts will not be stricken for failure to serve and file it within the […]
PETRONI v. BD. OF DIRS. OF DEER PARK SCH DIST NO. 414, 156 Wn.2d 1013 (2006)
132 P.3d 146 Petroni, Petitioner, v. Bd. of Dirs. of Deer Park Sch. Dist. No. 414, Respondent. No. 77288-6.The Supreme Court of Washington. January 31, 2006. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 22772-3-III, May 26, 2005, 127 Wn. App. 722. Denied.
STATE v. HUGHES, 154 Wn.2d 118 (2005)
110 P.3d 192 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. DANIEL D. HUGHES, Appellant. THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. GEORGE LEONARD SELVIDGE, Petitioner. THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. MICHAEL RAY ANDERSON, Petitioner. Nos. 74147-6; 75053-0; 75063-7.The Supreme Court of Washington.Argued November 9, 2004. Decided April 14, 2005. Page 119 [EDITORS’ NOTE: THIS PAGE CONTAINS […]
BATEMAN v. VALLEY CLINIC, 155 Wn.2d 1026 (2005)
126 P.3d 820 Bateman et al., Petitioners, v. Valley Clinic et al., Respondents. No. 77102-2.The Supreme Court of Washington. November 30, 2005. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 23448-7-III, April 19, 2005, 127 Wn. App. 1002. Denied.
STATE v. N.E. DIST. COURT, 151 Wn.2d 1007 (2004)
State, Respondent, v. N.E. Dist. Court, Respondent. State, Respondent, v. Chadwick, et al., Petitioners. No. 74436-0.The Supreme Court of Washington. March 2, 2004. Petition for review of decisions of the Court of Appeals, Nos. 50782-6-I and 50783-4-I, July 21, 2003, 117 Wn. App. 730. Denied March 2, 2004.
STATE v. FLEET, 153 Wn.2d 1022 (2005)
State, Respondent, v. Fleet, Petitioner. No. 75790-9.The Supreme Court of Washington. March 1, 2005. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 29855-4-II, June 23, 2004. Denied
BARRETT v. INGLIN, 46 Wn.2d 317 (1955)
281 P.2d 236 MERLE S. BARRETT et al., Respondents, v. HERMAN INGLIN et al., Appellants.[1] No. 33070.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. March 17, 1955. [1] Reported in 281 P.2d 236. [1] APPEAL AND ERROR — REVIEW — FINDINGS. Where the evidence does not preponderate against a finding, it must be accepted as stating […]
DISPOSITIONS OF PETITIONS FOR REVIEW[†] , 114 Wn.2d 1007 (1990)
The Supreme Court of Washington. 1990. [†] Dispositions of Court of Appeals Commissioner rulings are identified by case names not in italic. In re Marriage of Kile, Respondent, Kile, et al, Petitioners. Kile, et al, Respondents, v. Kile Farms, Inc., et al, Petitioners, Kile, Respondent, No. 56735-2. Petition for review of a decision of the […]
QUIGLEY v. SPANO CRANE SALES SERV., 70 Wn.2d 198 (1967)
422 P.2d 512 GLENN QUIGLEY, Respondent, v. SPANO CRANE SALES AND SERVICE, INC., Appellant.[*] No. 38582.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. January 5, 1967. [*] Reported in 422 P.2d 512. [1] Constitutional Law — Due Process — State Jurisdiction. In order to subject nonresident defendants and foreign corporations to personal jurisdiction of this state […]
IN RE HAGLUND, 81 Wn.2d 118 (1972)
500 P.2d 84 In the Matter of the Disciplinary Proceeding Against VICTOR EVALD HAGLUND, an Attorney at Law. No. C.D. 4090.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. August 3, 1972. [1] Attorney and Client — Discipline — Disciplinary Action — Purpose. The basic reason of all disciplinary action in instances of misconduct by attorneys is […]
REED v. ETSELL, 181 Wn. 332 (1935)
43 P.2d 15 LUCINDA REED, Respondent, v. GEORGE ETSELL et al., Appellants. No. 25156. En Banc.The Supreme Court of Washington. April 3, 1935. [1] CONTRACTS (18) — REQUISITES — PROPOSAL AND ACCEPTANCE — EVIDENCE OF CONTRACT — SUFFICIENCY. One who cared for a sick man for monthly payments of $100, until he died, and made […]
NYSTROM v. THORNTON, 136 Wn. 659 (1925)
241 P. 296 ZACK NYSTROM, as Administrator of the Estate of John Nystrom, Deceased, Appellant, v. E.L. THORNTON et al., Respondents. No. 19509. Department One.The Supreme Court of Washington. December 4, 1925. DEEDS (21-1, 63) — VALIDITY — MENTAL CAPACITY OF GRANTOR — EVIDENCE — SUFFICIENCY. A deed of lands and timber will be set […]
HARBOUR VILLAGE APTS. v. MUKITEO, 139 Wn.2d 604 (1999)
989 P.2d 542 HARBOUR VILLAGE APARTMENTS; PINNACLE REALTY MANAGEMENT COMPANY, a Washington corporation; DON VELL, a limited partnership; GERALD M. ANDERSON AND CAROL ANDERSON, a partnership; UNITED STATES FIDELITY AND GUARANTY COMPANY, a Maryland corporation; ESSEX PROPERTY TRUST, INC., a Maryland corporation; ROYCE AND AGDALEE CHURCH, as a marital community; SECURITY CAPITAL PACIFIC TRUST, a […]
TAYLOR v. TAYLOR, 8 Wn.2d 565 (1941)
113 P.2d 64 W.A. TAYLOR, Respondent, v. DAISY WINNEFRED TAYLOR, Appellant.[1] No. 27935.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. May 3, 1941. [1] Reported in 113 P.2d 64. [1] DIVORCE — APPEAL — REVIEW — FINDINGS. Although on appeal in a suit for divorce the hearing is de novo, yet the trial court’s findings based […]
ADAMS v. DEP’T OF LABOR INDUS., 128 Wn.2d 224 (1995)
905 P.2d 1220 JAMES A. ADAMS, Respondent, v. THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRIES, Petitioner. No. 62175-6.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. November 22, 1995. Page 225 Christine O. Gregoire, Attorney General, and Jacquelyn R. Findley, Assistant, for petitioner. Stiley Associates, by Patrick K. Stiley; and Mark C. Prothero, for respondent. Page 226 JOHNSON, […]
COULOS v. DESIMONE, 34 Wn.2d 87 (1949)
208 P.2d 105 CHRIST COULOS et al., Respondents, v. PETER DESIMONE et al., Appellants.[1] No. 30609.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. July 8, 1949. [1] Reported in 208 P.2d 105. [1] LANDLORD AND TENANT — LEASES — COVENANTS AGAINST ASSIGNMENT — ASSIGNMENT BACK TO ORIGINAL LESSEE. A covenant in a lease prohibiting its assignment […]
NETHERLANDS AM. MTG. BK. v. EASTERN R. L. CO., 148 Wn. 249 (1928)
268 P. 604 NETHERLANDS AMERICAN MORTGAGE BANK, Appellant, v. EASTERN RAILWAY LUMBER COMPANY, Respondent. No. 20758. En Banc.The Supreme Court of Washington. June 27, 1928. [1] MASTER AND SERVANT (172) — INJURIES TO THIRD PERSON — SCOPE OF EMPLOYMENT — STARTING BACK FIRE. The starting of a back fire, is within the scope of the […]
MBNA AM. BANK v. MILES, 163 Wn.2d 1040 (2008)
MBNA Am. Bank, NA, Respondent, v. Miles, Petitioner. No. 80695-1.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. 24867-4-III, June 14, 2007, 140 Wn. App. 511. Denied.
WASH.-ORE. SHIPPERS ETC. v. SCHUMACHER, 59 Wn.2d 159 (1961)
367 P.2d 112 WASHINGTON-OREGON SHIPPERS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION, INC., Respondent, v. WILLIAM S. SCHUMACHER et al., as State Tax Commissioners, Appellants.[*] No. 35726.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. December 14, 1961. [*] Reported in 367 P.2d 112. [1] COMMERCE — POWER TO REGULATE — INTERSTATE OR LOCAL NATURE OF ACTIVITIES — LOCAL SERVICES CONNECTED WITH […]
STATE EX REL. ST. PAUL ETC. v. DAWSON, 25 Wn.2d 499 (1946)
171 P.2d 189 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, on the Relation of St. Paul and Tacoma Lumber Company et al., Plaintiff, v. HOBART S. DAWSON, as Judge of the Superior Court for Whatcom County, Respondent.[1] No. 29940.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. July 25, 1946. [1] Reported in 171 P.2d 189. [1] EMINENT DOMAIN — […]
DI PIETRO TRUCK. v. DEP’T OF LABOR INDUS., 161 Wn.2d 1006 (2007)
166 P.3d 718 Di Pietro Trucking Co., Petitioner, v. Dep’t of Labor Indus., Respondent. No. 79533-9.The Supreme Court of Washington. September 5, 2007. [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. 33990-II, October 24, 2006, 135 Wn. App. 693. […]
CITY OF SEATTLE v. DeAUSTRIA, 69 Wn.2d 975 (1966)
420 P.2d 374 THE CITY OF SEATTLE, Respondent, v. ALICIA M. DEAUSTRIA, Appellant.[*] No. 38814.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. December 1, 1966. [*] Reported in 420 P.2d 374. Appeal from a judgment of the Superior Court for King County, No. 43692, W.R. Cole, J., entered March 9, 1966. Affirmed. Prosecution for violation of […]
McMAHON v. CARLISLE-PENNELL LUM. CO., 135 Wn. 27 (1925)
236 P. 797 MICHAEL McMAHON et al., Appellants, v. CARLISLE-PENNELL LUMBER COMPANY, Respondent. No. 19086. Department One.The Supreme Court of Washington. June 9, 1925. JURY (59-2) — PEREMPTORY CHALLENGES — DENIAL — PREJUDICIAL EFFECT. It is prejudicial error, entitling a party to a new trial, to refuse to sustain a challenge to a juror for […]
STATE v. NESLAND, 129 Wn.2d 1029 (1996)
922 P.2d 98 State, Respondent, v. Nesland, Petitioner. No. 64028-9.The Supreme Court of Washington. September 3, 1996. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 34189-8-I, January 3, 1996. Denied September 3, 1996.
IN RE RAYMOND MARTINEZ, 171 Wn.2d 354 (2011)
256 P.3d 277 In the Matter of the Personal Restraint of RAYMOND MARTINEZ, Petitioner. No. 83219-6.The Supreme Court of Washington.Argued January 18, 2011. Decided April 28, 2011. Page 355 [EDITORS’ NOTE: THIS PAGE CONTAINS HEADNOTES. HEADNOTES ARE NOT AN OFFICIAL PRODUCT OF THE COURT, THEREFORE THEY ARE NOT DISPLAYED.] Page 356 [EDITORS’ NOTE: THIS PAGE […]
DODSON v. ECONOMY EQUIPMENT CO., 188 Wn. 340 (1936)
62 P.2d 708 THOMAS DODSON, Appellant, v. ECONOMY EQUIPMENT CO., INC., et al., Respondents. No. 26227. Department Two.The Supreme Court of Washington. November 30, 1936. [1] CORPORATIONS (137) — OFFICERS AND AGENTS — LIABILITY FOR CORPORATE DEBTS AND ACTS — INDIVIDUAL LIABILITY FOR WRONGFUL ACTS. Where a corporation through its president actively participated in disposing […]
BUCKLEY v. DEP’T OF RET. SYS., 149 Wn.2d 1036 (2003)
Buckley, Petitioner, v. Dep’t of Ret. Sys., Respondent. No. 73706-1.The Supreme Court of Washington. September 5, 2003. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 20809-5-III, January 9, 2003, 116 Wn. App. 1. Denied September 5, 2003.
STATE v. JACKSON, 87 Wn.2d 562 (1976)
554 P.2d 1347 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. DEBORAH FAYE JACKSON, Appellant. No. 44143.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. October 14, 1976. [1] Criminal Law — Review — Indigent Appeal — Apparent Frivolity — Effect. An indigent defendant alleging good faith need not show probable merit on appeal to be entitled to counsel […]
LONG v. OLYMPIA, 72 Wn.2d 85 (1967)
431 P.2d 729 LYLE R. LONG et al., Appellants, v. THE CITY OF OLYMPIA et al., Respondents.[*] No. 39588.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. September 21, 1967. [*] Reported in 431 P.2d 729. [1] Municipal Corporations — Annexation — Contiguity. An area of land which was the subject of a proposed annexation to a […]
STATE v. SHULTZ, 163 Wn.2d 1054 (2008)
State, Respondent, v. Shultz, Petitioner. No. 80928-3.The Supreme Court of Washington. July 9, 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. 59313-7-I, October 29, 2007, 141 Wn. App. 1017. Denied.