CURRIER v. PERRY, 181 Wn. 565 (1935)

44 P.2d 184 W.M. CURRIER, Appellant, v. J.M. PERRY et al., Respondents. No. 25442. Department Two.The Supreme Court of Washington. April 24, 1935. [1] JUDGMENT (215) — CONCLUSIVENESS — BAR — MATTERS WHICH MIGHT HAVE BEEN LITIGATED. A judgment for the cancellation of stock fraudulently issued to the defendants and for its issue to the […]

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HAHN v. BRICKELL, 135 Wn. 189 (1925)

237 P. 305 GRACE HAHN, Respondent, v. EDNA BRICKELL et al., Appellants. No. 18596. En Banc.The Supreme Court of Washington. June 27, 1925. FRAUD (13) — PLEADING — ALLEGATIONS OF FRAUD. In an action for false representations, the complaint is demurrable where it does not allege reliance upon the misrepresentations. APPEAL (389) — REVIEW — […]

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WESTERN MACH. EXCH. v. NORTHERN PAC. R. CO., 142 Wn. 675 (1927)

254 P. 248 WESTERN MACHINERY EXCHANGE, Appellant, v. NORTHERN PACIFIC RAILWAY COMPANY, Appellant, WYNOOCHE TIMBER COMPANY, Respondent. No. 20199. Department Two.The Supreme Court of Washington. March 16, 1927. [1] CARRIERS (30-1) — OF GOODS — ACTIONS FOR LOSS — DEFENSES — EVIDENCE — SUFFICIENCY TO OVERCOME PRIMA FACIE CASE. Where a prima facie case of […]

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STATE v. ALBRECHT, 160 Wn.2d 1023 (2007)

163 P.3d 794 State, Respondent, v. Albrecht, Petitioner. No. 79322-1.The Supreme Court of Washington. July 11, 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 [EDITOR’S NOTE: This case is unpublished as indicated by the issuing court.]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. 24303-6-III, September 7, 2006,134 Wn. App. 1058. Denied.

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STATE v. ANENE, 167 Wn.2d 1017 (2009)

222 P.3d 800 State, Petitioner, v. Anene, Respondent. No. 83256-1.The Supreme Court of Washington. December 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 [EDITOR’S NOTE: This case is unpublished as indicated by the issuing court.]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. 37374-2-II, April 28, 2009, 149 Wn. App. 944. Review Orders. Petition denied and review […]

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STATE v. ROOKS, 158 Wn.2d 1007 (2006)

State, Respondent, v. Rooks, Petitioner. No. 78310-1.The Supreme Court of Washington. October 11, 2006. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 52971-4-I, December 19, 2005, 130 Wn. App. 787. Dispositions of Petitions for Review and Selected Motions for Discretionary Review. Denied.

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STATE v. WARRINER, 100 Wn.2d 459 (1983)

670 P.2d 636 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. DAVID EDWARD WARRINER, Petitioner. THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. ALLEN HARRIS, JR., Petitioner. THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. SAMUEL JAMES, Petitioner. THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. CHARLES LEE DICKERSON, Petitioner. Nos. 48448-1, 48601-8, 48633-6, 48791-0.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. October 20, […]

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DISPOSITIONS OF PETITIONS FOR REVIEW[†] , 117 Wn.2d 1025 (1991)

The Supreme Court of Washington. [†] Dispositions of Court of Appeals Commissioner rulings are identified by case names not in italic. Head, et al, Respondents, v. Consolidated Supply Co., Defendant, Bowles Northwest Co., Petitioner, No. 58466-4. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, February 15, 1991, 60 Wn. App. 1039. Denied […]

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NISQUALLY DELTA ASSOCIATION v. DuPONT, 103 Wn.2d 720 (1985)

696 P.2d 1222 NISQUALLY DELTA ASSOCIATION, ET AL, Appellants, v. THE CITY OF DuPONT, ET AL, Respondents. No. 49409-6.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. March 7, 1985. [1] Administrative Law and Procedure — Judicial Review — Question of Fact — Clearly Erroneous Test. A court reviewing an administrative decision applies the clearly erroneous standard […]

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REHM v. REILLY, 161 Wn. 418 (1931)

297 P. 147 HOPE GRANT REHM, as Guardian and Individually, Respondent, v. JOHN J. REILLY, as Guardian, et al., Appellants. No. 22885. Department Two.The Supreme Court of Washington. March 24, 1931. [1] VENDOR AND PURCHASER (127) — BONA FIDE PURCHASERS — NOTICE — POSSESSION — OF TENANT. Under Rem. Comp. Stat., § 10577 and Rem. […]

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DISPOSITIONS OF PETITIONS FOR REVIEW, 141 Wn.2d 1026 (2000)

The Supreme Court of Washington. 2000. Atlantic Mut. Ins. Co., Petitioner, v Rumberg, Respondent, No. 69698-5. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, February 22, 2000, 99 Wn. App. 1042. Denied October 11, 2000. State, Respondent, v. Richards, Petitioner, No. 69834-1. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of […]

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STATE v. WILLIAMS, 155 Wn.2d 1001 (2005)

120 P.3d 578 State, Respondent, v. Williams. No. 76625-8.The Supreme Court of Washington. September 7, 2005. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 30820-7-II, January 11, 2005, 125 Wn. App. 335. Granted.

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LINDSAY v. SEATTLE, 86 Wn.2d 698 (1976)

548 P.2d 320 MICHAEL E. LINDSAY, ET AL, Plaintiffs, WESLEY BRABANT, Appellant, v. THE CITY OF SEATTLE, ET AL, Respondents. No. 43750.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. April 8, 1976. [1] Civil Rights — Public Employment — Discrimination — Determination. A court may determine whether public employment practices violate the equal protection rights of […]

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REITER v. WALLGREN, 28 Wn.2d 872 (1947)

184 P.2d 571 BERNARD REITER, Appellant, v. MON C. WALLGREN, as Governor of the State of Washington, et al., Respondents.[1] No. 30147.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. September 11, 1947. [1] Reported in 184 P.2d 571. [1] OFFICERS — LIABILITIES — ACTIONS AGAINST OFFICERS — TAXPAYERS’ SUITS — CONDITION PRECEDENT — DEMAND FOR ACTION […]

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SMITH v. OLYMPIC BANK, 103 Wn.2d 418 (1985)

693 P.2d 92 J. DAVID SMITH, as Guardian, Petitioner, v. OLYMPIC BANK, Respondent. No. 50511-0.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. January 10, 1985. [1] Banks and Banking — Bills and Notes — Holder in Due Course — Fiduciary’s Personal Use of Trust Funds — Liability of Bank. A bank which allows the deposit of […]

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RUFF v. FRUIT DELIVERY CO., 22 Wn.2d 708 (1945)

157 P.2d 730 PAULINE EVELYN RUFF, as Guardian ad Litem of Earl Ruff, a Minor, Appellant, v. FRUIT DELIVERY COMPANY et al., Respondents. PAULINE EVELYN RUFF, as Guardian ad Litem of Clifford R. Ruff, a Minor, Appellant, v. FRUIT DELIVERY COMPANY et al., Respondents.[1] No. 29474.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. April 9, 1945. […]

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STATE EX REL. GRAYS HBR. ETC. v. DEPT. L. I., 167 Wn. 507 (1932)

10 P.2d 213 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, on the Relation of The Grays Harbor Construction Company, Plaintiff, v. THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRIES, Respondent. No. 23657. Department Two.The Supreme Court of Washington. April 6, 1932. [1] MASTER AND SERVANT (20-1) — WORKMEN’S COMPENSATION — SCOPE OF ACT — INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR UNDER FEDERAL GOVERNMENT. An […]

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EPLEY v. HUNTER, 157 Wn. 333 (1930)

289 P. 27 J.T. EPLEY, Appellant, v. L.L. HUNTER et al., Respondents. No. 22492. Department One.The Supreme Court of Washington. June 10, 1930. [1] APPEAL AND ERROR (473) — REVIEW — SUBSEQUENT APPEALS — FORMER DECISION AS LAW OF CASE. The decision of a former appeal sustaining the granting of judgment n.o.v. as to certain […]

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IN RE McCAULEY, 16 Wn.2d 707 (1943)

133 P.2d 525 In the Matter of the Petition of CHRIS McCAULEY for a Writ of Habeas Corpus.[1] No. 28854.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. January 29, 1943. [1] Reported in 133 P.2d 525. Application filed in the supreme court, August 6, 1942, for a writ of habeas corpus. Denied conditionally. Chris McCauley, pro […]

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IN RE STAPLES, 105 Wn.2d 905 (1986)

719 P.2d 558 In the Matter of the Disciplinary Proceeding Against FRED R. STAPLES, Judge of the Superior Court for Benton and Franklin Counties. No. J.D. 2.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. May 22, 1986. [1] Judges — Discipline — Political Activity — Improvement of Law — What Constitutes. That portion of CJC 7(A)(4) […]

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STATE EX REL. TROY v. SUP. CT., 38 Wn.2d 352 (1951)

229 P.2d 518 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, on the Relation of Smith Troy, as Attorney General, Plaintiff, v. THE SUPERIOR COURT FOR KING COUNTY, Frank D. James, Judge, Respondent.[1] Nos. 31505, 31508.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. March 29, 1951. [1] Reported in 229 P.2d 518. [1] COURTS — GROUNDS AND ESSENTIALS OF JURISDICTION. […]

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STATE v. CHITWOOD, 167 Wn.2d 1014 (2009)

220 P.3d 209 State, Respondent, v. Chitwood, Petitioner. No. 83387-7.The Supreme Court of Washington. December 2, 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. 61751-6-I, June 15, 2009, 150 Wn. App. 1044. Review Orders. Denied.

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STATE v. HURD, 5 Wn.2d 308 (1940)

105 P.2d 59 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. C.F. HURD, Appellant.[1] No. 28002.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. September 3, 1940. [1] Reported in 105 P.2d 59. [2] See 7 A.L.R. 1516; 68 A.L.R. 928; 27 Am. Jur. 678; 14 R.C.L. 92 (5 Perm. Supp. 1015). [1] CRIMINAL LAW — INDICTMENT AND INFORMATION […]

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DISPOSITIONS OF PETITIONS FOR REVIEW[†] , 121 Wn.2d 1025 (1993)

The Supreme Court of Washington. [†] Dispositions of Court of Appeals Commissioner rulings are identified by case names not in italic. Horn, et al, Petitioners, v. Moberg, et al, Respondents, No. 60249-2. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, February 1, 1993, 68 Wn. App. 551. Denied June 10, 1993. Duong, […]

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SNOWHILL v. LIEURANCE, 72 Wn.2d 781 (1967)

435 P.2d 624 AIELENE G. SNOWHILL, Appellant, v. DORIS LIEURANCE et al., Respondents.[*] No. 39011.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. December 21, 1967. [*] Reported in 435 P.2d 624. [1] Trial — Course and Conduct — Reference to Anticipated Defense. A plaintiff may anticipate an expected defense in a negligence action by reference to […]

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STATE EX REL. HOME SAV. L. ASS’N v. SKINNER, 1 Wn.2d 663 (1939)

97 P.2d 133 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, on the Relation of the Home Savings and Loan Association, Appellant, v. VICTOR SKINNER, as State Supervisor of Building and Loan Associations, et al., Respondents.[1] No. 27578.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. December 9, 1939. [1] Reported in 97 P.2d 133. [1] BUILDING AND LOAN ASSOCIATIONS — […]

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STATE v. EAKER, 149 Wn.2d 1003 (2003)

State, Petitioner, v. Eaker, Respondent. No. 73114-4.The Supreme Court of Washington. April 29, 2003. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 19882-1-III, August 22, 2002, 113 Wn. App. 111. Denied April 29, 2003.

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THOMPSON v. GROVES, 68 Wn.2d 790 (1966)

415 P.2d 648 ANDREW THOMPSON, as Guardian, Appellant, v. GALE GROVES et al., Respondents.[*] No. 37973.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. June 16, 1966. [*] Reported in 415 P.2d 648. [1] Trial — Instructions — Matters Not in Issue. It is error to submit an issue to the jury when it is neither involved […]

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STATE v. ROCHA, 129 Wn.2d 1031 (1996)

922 P.2d 97 State, Respondent, v. Rocha, Petitioner. No. 64004-1.The Supreme Court of Washington. September 4, 1996. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, March 11, 1996, 80 Wn. App. 1072. Denied September 4, 1996.

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COAST SASH v. STROM CONSTR. CO., 65 Wn.2d 279 (1964)

396 P.2d 803 COAST SASH AND DOOR COMPANY, Respondent, v. STROM CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC., Appellant.[*] No. 37132.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. November 19, 1964. [*] Reported in 396 P.2d 803. [1] Contracts — Validity. Parties may incorporate in contracts any provisions which are not illegal or against public policy. [2] Same — Damages […]

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JONES v. NORTHERN PAC. R. CO., 3 Wn.2d 134 (1940)

100 P.2d 20 W.A. JONES et al., Appellants, v. NORTHERN PACIFIC RAILWAY COMPANY, Respondent.[1] No. 27855.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. March 9, 1940. [1] Reported in 100 P.2d 20. [1] APPEAL AND ERROR — PRESERVATION OF GROUNDS — ADMISSION OF EVIDENCE — OBJECTIONS — NECESSITY. Where no objection to evidence as being without […]

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STATE v. DAVIS, 163 Wn.2d 1048 (2008)

State, Respondent, v. Hambling, Defendant, Davis, Petitioner. No. 80853-8.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, Nos. 56607-5-I and 56673-3-I, October 1, 2007, 140 Wn. App. 1036. Denied. Page 1049

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ADKISSON v. SEATTLE, 42 Wn.2d 676 (1953)

258 P.2d 461 ELSIE S. ADKISSON, as Administratrix, et al., Appellants, v. THE CITY OF SEATTLE et al., Respondents.[1] No. 32278.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. June 4, 1953. [1] Reported in 258 P.2d 461. [1] NEGLIGENCE — ACTIONS — GROUNDS OF ACTION — PROXIMATE CAUSE — FREEDOM FROM CONTRIBUTORY NEGLIGENCE. In an ordinary […]

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STATE v. ACEVEDO, 137 Wn.2d 179 (1999)

970 P.2d 299 STATE OF WASHINGTON, Petitioner, v. LEONARDO OSEGUERA ACEVEDO A/K/A ANTONIO GARCIA-SOTO, Respondent and IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION FOR RELIEF FROM PERSONAL RESTRAINT OF: LEONARDO OSEGUERA ACEVEDO, Petitioner. No. 66148-1.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc.September 10, 1998. January 14, 1999. Page 180 [EDITORS’ NOTE: THIS PAGE CONTAINS HEADNOTES. HEADNOTES ARE […]

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STATE v. MANTELL, 71 Wn.2d 768 (1967)

430 P.2d 980 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. DAVID LEIGH MANTELL et al., Appellants.[*] No. 39145.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. August 10, 1967. [*] Reported in 430 P.2d 980. [1] Narcotics — Effect of Possession — Burden of Proof. In a prosecution for unlawful possession of narcotics under RCW 69.33 the prosecution […]

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STATE v. ROBERTS, 165 Wn. 263 (1931)

4 P.2d 1109 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. WALTER ROBERTS, Appellant. No. 23236. Department Two.The Supreme Court of Washington. November 17, 1931. [1] NEW TRIAL (37) — GROUNDS — NEWLY DISCOVERED EVIDENCE — CUMULATIVE EVIDENCE. It is not error to deny a new trial for newly discovered evidence that would only be cumulative of […]

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IN RE REAL ESTATE LITIGATION, 95 Wn.2d 297 (1980)

622 P.2d 1185 In the Matter of the REAL ESTATE BROKERAGE ANTITRUST LITIGATION. THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. COLDWELL BANKER RESIDENTIAL BROKERAGE CO., ET AL, Petitioners. No. 46096.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. December 31, 1980. [1] Consumer Protection — Exemptions — Regulated Industries — Test. In order for actions of a business […]

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STATE EX REL. HENRY v. SUPERIOR CT., 155 Wn. 370 (1930)

284 P. 788 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, on the Relation of Thomas J. Henry et al., Plaintiffs, v. THE SUPERIOR COURT FOR CHELAN COUNTY et al., Respondents. No. 21668. En Banc.The Supreme Court of Washington. January 31, 1930. [1] EMINENT DOMAIN (1, 21) — PUBLIC USE — IRRIGATION — JUDICIAL QUESTION. Const., Art. 21, § […]

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LEACH v. ELLENSBURG HOSPITAL ASS’N, 65 Wn.2d 925 (1965)

400 P.2d 611 ROBERT O. LEACH et al., Appellants, v. ELLENSBURG HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION, INC., Respondent.[*] No. 37261.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. April 1, 1965. [*] Reported in 400 P.2d 611. [1] Trial — Taking Case From Jury — Directed Verdict. In passing upon a motion for a directed verdict, the trial judge in […]

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CONDO. ASS’N v. APARTMENT SALES CORP., 146 Wn.2d 194 (2002)

43 P.3d 1233 1515-1519 LAKEVIEW BOULEVARD CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, a Washington corporation, ROBERT A. FERGUSON, DOUGLAS A. TAYLOR, BRUCE E. CURNUTT, BRUCE A. McLAUGHLIN, FRANK Y. FUKUI and PENNY FUKUI, husband and wife and the marital community composed thereof, Respondents v. APARTMENT SALES CORPORATION, a Washington corporation, MICHAEL K. WILLIAMS and JANE DOE WILLIAMS, husband and […]

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STATE v. HUSSEY, 188 Wn. 454 (1936)

62 P.2d 1350 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. ARTHUR HUSSEY, Appellant. No. 26273. Department Two.The Supreme Court of Washington. December 11, 1936. [1] CRIMINAL LAW (182) — LARCENY (20) — PLACE OF TAKING PROPERTY — VENUE — EVIDENCE — SUFFICIENCY. The venue of an action for the larceny of seven steers is sufficiently proved […]

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TURTLE v. FITCHETT, 156 Wn. 328 (1930)

287 P. 7 THOMAS F. TURTLE et al., Respondents, v. LUTHER W. FITCHETT et al., Appellants. No. 22268. Department One.The Supreme Court of Washington. April 11, 1930. [1] NUISANCE (12, 15) — PUBLIC — PUBLIC DANGER — SPECIAL ANNOYANCE TO OR INJURY TO PRIVATE INDIVIDUALS. Under Rem. Comp. Stat., §§ 943 and 9914, defining a […]

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RICHARDSON v. DEP’T OF SOC. HEALTH, 169 Wn.2d 1026 (2010)

249 P.3d 623 Richardson, Petitioner, v. Dep’t of Soc. Health Servs., Respondent. No. 84603-1.The Supreme Court of Washington. October 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. 62808-9-I, April 26, 2010, 155 Wn. App. 1036. Denied. Page […]

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HARTMAN v. SMITH, 100 Wn.2d 766 (1984)

674 P.2d 176 DENE C. HARTMAN, Respondent, v. L. MIKE SMITH, Appellant. No. 49589-1.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. January 12, 1984. [1] Juveniles — Support — Past Due Obligations — Nature of Claim. In an action for past due child support payments the custodial parent is the real party in interest, and the […]

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MORRIS v. NOWOTNY, 68 Wn.2d 670 (1966)

415 P.2d 4 PEGGY C. MORRIS, Individually and as Administratrix, et al., Appellants, v. LAURA A. NOWOTNY, Individually and as Executrix, et al., Respondents.[*] No. 37985.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. June 2, 1966. [*] Reported in 415 P.2d 4. [1] Judges — New Trial — Grounds — Emotional Involvement of Trial Judge. There […]

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MARYSVILLE v. STATE, 101 Wn.2d 50 (1984)

676 P.2d 989 THE CITY OF MARYSVILLE, Respondent, v. THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, ET AL, Appellants. No. 48995-5.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. February 2, 1984. [1] Constitutional Law — Loan of Money or Credit — Intergovernmental Payments. Const. art. 8, § 7, which prohibits political subdivisions of the State from giving or loaning […]

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STATE v. GARCIA, 160 Wn.2d 1008 (2007)

158 P.3d 615 State, Respondent, v. Garcia, Petitioner. No. 79089-2.The Supreme Court of Washington. May 2, 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. 24323-1-III, July 25, 2006. Denied.

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STATE v. PINKERTON, 72 Wn.2d 420 (1967)

433 P.2d 215 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. CECIL ANDREW PINKERTON, Petitioner, BLAINE HOPP, JR., Judge of the Superior Court for Yakima County, Respondent.[*] No. 39816.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. November 2, 1967. [*] Reported in 433 P.2d 215. [1] Criminal Law — Right to Counsel — Appointment at Public Expense — […]

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STATE v. MILES, 160 Wn.2d 236 (2007)

156 P.3d 864 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. MICHAEL M. MILES, Petitioner. No. 78656-9.The Supreme Court of Washington.Argued November 9, 2006. Decided April 26, 2007. Page 237 [EDITORS’ NOTE: THIS PAGE CONTAINS HEADNOTES. HEADNOTES ARE NOT AN OFFICIAL PRODUCT OF THE COURT, THEREFORE THEY ARE NOT DISPLAYED.] Page 238 [EDITORS’ NOTE: THIS PAGE CONTAINS […]

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DISPOSITIONS OF PETITIONS FOR REVIEW, 104 Wn.2d 1005 (1985)

The Supreme Court of Washington. State, Respondent, v. Taylor, Petitioner, No. 51718-5. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, March 14, 1985, 40 Wn. App. 1003. Denied July 26, 1985. State, Respondent, v. Cox, Petitioner, No. 51721-5. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, April 10, 1985, […]

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STATE v. KORUM, 152 Wn.2d 1021 (2004)

STATE, Petitioner, v. Korum Respondent. No. 75491-8.The Supreme Court of Washington. November 3, 2004. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 27482-5-II, March 15, 2004, 120 Wn. App. 686. Granted.

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RIVARD v. LOUDON, 184 Wn. 234 (1935)

50 P.2d 914, 50 P.2d 1151 WILLIAM RIVARD et al., Appellants, v. JAMES LOUDON et al., Respondents. No. 25861. Department Two.The Supreme Court of Washington. October 29, 1935. [1] ATTACHMENT (50) — CLAIMS BY THIRD PERSONS — PLEADING AND PROOF — MATTERS NECESSARY TO BE PROVED. In a proceeding on a third party bond, in […]

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STATE v. PAUL, 53 Wn.2d 789 (1959)

337 P.2d 33 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Plaintiff and Relator, v. JANICE PAUL, Defendant, THE SUPERIOR COURT FOR SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Charles R. Denney, Judge, Respondent.[1] No. 35005.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. March 26, 1959. [1] Reported in 337 P.2d 33. [1] STATES — CONSTITUTIONAL LAW — ENABLING ACT — MODIFICATION — POWER OF […]

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STATE v. DONALDSON, 143 Wn. 88 (1927)

254 P. 456 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. L.C. DONALDSON, Appellant. No. 20327. Department One.The Supreme Court of Washington. March 29, 1927. [1] LARCENY (25-1) — CORPUS DELICTI — EVIDENCE — SUFFICIENCY. A conviction of larceny of an automobile is sustained by the evidence where it appears that the car had been parked for […]

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BREMERTON LODGE B.P.O.E. v. STATE, 54 Wn.2d 504 (1959)

342 P.2d 216 BREMERTON LODGE NO. 1181 OF THE BENEVOLENT PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, Respondent, v. THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Appellant.[1] No. 34817.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. July 16, 1959. [1] Reported in 342 P.2d 216. [1] LICENSES — TAXATION — PRIVILEGE OR EXCISE TAX — COMPUTATION […]

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STATE v. SAYWARD, 63 Wn.2d 485 (1963)

387 P.2d 746 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. GEORGE THEODORE SAYWARD, Appellant.[*] No. 36872.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. December 19, 1963. [*] Reported in 387 P.2d 746. [1] Criminal Law — Evidence — Prior Convictions — Aggravated Offense. The fact that the penalty for a particular offense is increased when there has […]

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BOH v. BOH, 133 Wn. 300 (1925)

233 P. 648 EMILY M. BOH, Appellant, v. DERRICK W. BOH, Respondent. No. 18930. Department One.The Supreme Court of Washington. March 6, 1925. DIVORCE (82) — TRIAL (154) — FINDINGS OF FACT — SUFFICIENCY. Insufficiency in detail in the findings is not prejudicial error, in the absence of a request for specific findings. DIVORCE (50-1) […]

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STATE v. OLSON, 50 Wn.2d 640 (1957)

314 P.2d 463 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Appellant, v. DOUGLAS OLSON, Respondent.[1] No. 33784.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. August 1, 1957. [1] Reported in 314 P.2d 463. [1] INDICTMENT AND INFORMATION — ISSUES, PROOF, AND VARIANCE — PRINCIPALS AND ACCESSORIES. The charging of an accused as a principal when he “aids or abets” […]

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D’AMICO v. CONGUISTA, 24 Wn.2d 674 (1946)

167 P.2d 157 MARY D’AMICO, as Administratix and Personally, Respondent, v. JOE CONGUISTA et al., Appellants.[1] No. 29674.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. March 19, 1946. [1] Reported in 167 P.2d 157. [1] WORKMEN’S COMPENSATION — CONDITIONS ENTITLING PERSON TO BENEFITS. In order to entitle one to the benefits of the workmen’s compensation act, […]

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HENRY v. McKAY, 164 Wn. 526 (1931)

3 P.2d 145 VERNE C. HENRY, as Executor, Respondent, v. JOHN R. McKAY, Treasurer of Snohomish County, Appellant. No. 23366. Department Two.The Supreme Court of Washington. September 24, 1931. [1] TAXATION (127) — COLLECTIONS — AUTHORITY TO COLLECT INTEREST — WHAT LAW GOVERNS. The rate of interest charged as a penalty for the non-payment of […]

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NELSON v. NELSON NEAL LUMBER CO., 171 Wn. 55 (1932)

17 P.2d 626 ARVID J. NELSON et al., Appellants, v. NELSON NEAL LUMBER COMPANY et al., Respondents. No. 23874. Department One.The Supreme Court of Washington. December 28, 1932. [1] INSURANCE (146) — RIGHT TO PROCEEDS — VENDOR UNDER CONDITIONAL SALES CONTRACT — LEGAL OR EQUITABLE TITLE. Where a conditional sales contract required the vendee to […]

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BRAUNS v. HOUSDEN, 195 Wn. 140 (1938)

79 P.2d 981 DAISY BRAUNS, as Administratrix, Plaintiff, v. MARY HOUSDEN et al., Defendants. FRED KEMP et al., Appellants, v. DAISY BRAUNS, as Administratrix, et al., Respondents. No. 26939. Department Two.The Supreme Court of Washington. June 2, 1938. [1] WITNESSES — COMPETENCY — TRANSACTIONS WITH PERSONS SINCE DECEASED — PARTIES WHOSE TESTIMONY IS EXCLUDED — […]

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DISPOSITIONS OF PETITIONS FOR REVIEW, 111 Wn.2d 1037 (1988)

The Supreme Court of Washington. Shull, Petitioner, v. Vancouver, et al, Respondents, No. 55680-6. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, August 25, 1988, 52 Wn. App. 1030. Denied January 10, 1989. State, Respondent, v. Hocking, Petitioner, No. 55701-2. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, October […]

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STATE EX REL. ZBINDEN v. SUPERIOR COURT, 135 Wn. 458 (1925)

238 P. 9, 240 P. 565 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, on the Relation of Ray Zbinden, Plaintiff, v. THE SUPERIOR COURT FOR KING COUNTY, Edward C. Mills, Judge, Respondent. No. 19410. Department Two.The Supreme Court of Washington. July 28, 1925. CRIMINAL LAW (370) — SUSPENSION OF SENTENCE — PREVIOUS CONVICTION OF CRIME — STATUTES. The […]

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EASTWOOD v. HORSE HARBOR FOUNDATION, 170 Wn.2d 380 (2010)

241 P.3d 1256 LINDA EASTWOOD, Petitioner, v. HORSE HARBOR FOUNDATION, INC., ET AL., Respondents. No. 81977-7.The Supreme Court of Washington.Argued September 24, 2009. Decided November 4, 2010. Page 381 [EDITORS’ NOTE: THIS PAGE CONTAINS HEADNOTES. HEADNOTES ARE NOT AN OFFICIAL PRODUCT OF THE COURT, THEREFORE THEY ARE NOT DISPLAYED.] Page 382 Appeal from the Superior […]

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STATE v. WINCHELL, 14 Wn.2d 420 (1942)

128 P.2d 643 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. REX WINCHELL, Appellant.[1] No. 28662.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. August 1, 1942. [1] Reported in 128 P.2d 643. [1] CRIMINAL LAW — TIME OF TRIAL — GROUNDS FOR DISMISSAL. A motion to dismiss a criminal prosecution on the ground that the defendant had not […]

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NICHOLS v. OLYMPIA VENEER CO., 135 Wn. 8 (1925)

236 P. 794 MATIE E. NICHOLS, Respondent, v. OLYMPIA VENEER COMPANY, Appellant. No. 19249. Department One.The Supreme Court of Washington. June 8, 1925. CORPORATIONS (73) — MEMBERS AND STOCKHOLDERS — SERVICES TO CORPORATION — CONSTRUCTION OF CONTRACT. The provision in a contract employing a stockholder in a corporation for certain payments to his heirs or […]

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MaGILL v. MaGILL, 133 Wn. 597 (1925)

234 P. 273 MARIE MaGILL, Respondent, v. ROBERT MaGILL, Appellant. No. 18990. Department Two.The Supreme Court of Washington. April 2, 1925. DIVORCE (104) — DECREE — CUSTODY OF CHILD — MODIFICATION. Where, in an interlocutory decree of divorce, the court expressly retains jurisdiction over a minor child, an order modifying the decree as to the […]

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VAIL v. BAILEY, 178 Wn. 490 (1934)

35 P.2d 37 C.W. VAIL et al., Appellants, v. ROBERT BAILEY et al., Respondents. No. 25005. Department One.The Supreme Court of Washington. August 10, 1934. [1] FRAUD (6, 22) — RELIANCE ON REPRESENTATIONS — EVIDENCE — SUFFICIENCY. Fraudulent representations as to the gross income of a telephone company’s business is not shown by evidence that […]

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IN RE REISMILLER, 101 Wn.2d 291 (1984)

678 P.2d 323 In the Matter of the Personal Restraint of NORMAN REISMILLER, Petitioner. No. 49624-2.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. March 8, 1984. [1] Personal Restraint — Scope — Constitutional Error — Prejudice to Petitioner. A constitutional issue may be raised for the first time in a personal restraint petition, but the petitioner […]

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STATE v. REED, 102 Wn.2d 140 (1984)

684 P.2d 699 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. GORDON JAMES REED, Petitioner. No. 49832-6.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. June 28, 1984. [1] Criminal Law — Trial — Misconduct of Prosecutor — Personal Beliefs — Passionate Argument. A prosecutor’s argument to the jury may not include expressions of his personal belief as to […]

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DOLBY v. FISHER, 1 Wn.2d 181 (1939)

95 P.2d 369 JOHN WESLEY DOLBY, Appellant, v. M.E. FISHER et al., Respondents.[1] No. 27571.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. November 3, 1939. [1] Reported in 95 P.2d 369. [1] APPEAL AND ERROR — RECORD — INCOMPLETE RECORD — STATEMENT OF POINTS. Where, under Rule of the Supreme Court IX, subd. 2, 193 Wn. […]

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STATE v. SMITH, 135 Wn.2d 1014 (1998)

960 P.2d 939 State, Respondent, v. Smith, Petitioner. No. 66525-7.The Supreme Court of Washington. July 8, 1998. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, November 26, 1997, 88 Wn. App. 1026. Denied July 8, 1998.

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COLUM. PHYS. THER. v. ORTHO. ASSOCS., 168 Wn.2d 421 (2010)

228 P.3d 1260 COLUMBIA PHYSICAL THERAPY, INC., PS, Petitioner, v. BENTON FRANKLIN ORTHOPEDIC ASSOCIATES, PLLC, ET AL., Respondents. No. 81734-1.The Supreme Court of Washington.Argued November 17, 2009. Decided March 18, 2010. Page 422 [EDITORS’ NOTE: THIS PAGE CONTAINS HEADNOTES. HEADNOTES ARE NOT AN OFFICIAL PRODUCT OF THE COURT, THEREFORE THEY ARE NOT DISPLAYED.] Page 423 […]

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DAHLINE v. SEATTLE, 165 Wn. 683 (1931)

5 P.2d 1010 R.H. DAHLINE et al., Respondents, v. THE CITY OF SEATTLE, Appellant. No. 23270. Department One.The Supreme Court of Washington. December 18, 1931. [1] CARRIERS (60-4) — CARRIAGE OF PASSENGERS — WHO ARE PASSENGERS — INVITATION OR ACQUIESCENCE OF CARRIER’S EMPLOYEES. A person becomes a passenger, as a matter of law, upon entering […]

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STATE v. JESSE, 65 Wn.2d 510 (1965)

397 P.2d 1018 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. WILLIAM F. JESSE, Appellant.[*] No. 37335.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. January 14, 1965. [*] Reported in 397 P.2d 1018. [1] Criminal Law — Trial — Time of Trial — Delay. The fact that a superior court, for practical reasons, does not maintain a jury […]

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DISPOSITIONS OF PETITIONS FOR REVIEW[†] , 119 Wn.2d 1020 (1992)

The Supreme Court of Washington. [†] Dispositions of Court of Appeals Commissioner rulings are identified by case names not in italic. Neck Point Coves, Inc., Respondent, v. Mroz, Petitioner, No. 59320-5. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, April 27, 1992, 65 Wn. App. 1020. Denied September 8, 1992. In re […]

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IN RE EGLEY’S ESTATE, 16 Wn.2d 681 (1943)

134 P.2d 943 In the Matter of the Estate of MAUD EGLEY, Deceased. ELWANDA BREWSTER, Appellant, v. MARTHA HALL et al., Respondents.[1] No. 28719.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. February 27, 1943. [1] Reported in 134 P.2d 943. [1] ADOPTION — JUDGMENT — RECITAL OF FACTS. In adoption proceedings, where the consent to the […]

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STEADMAN v. SHACKELTON, 52 Wn.2d 22 (1958)

322 P.2d 833 HULDAH STEADMAN, Personally and as Administratrix, Respondent, v. A.A. SHACKELTON et al., Appellants. L.V. CARL, Respondent, v. A.A. SHACKELTON et al., Appellants.[1] No. 34121.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. March 13, 1958. [1] Reported in 322 P.2d 833. [1] APPEAL AND ERROR — REVIEW — HARMLESS ERROR — RULING ON MOTION […]

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LUNDIN v. LUNDIN, 42 Wn.2d 186 (1953)

254 P.2d 460 ROBERT AARON LUNDIN, Appellant, v. EDITH IONE LUNDIN, Respondent.[1] No. 32290.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. March 6, 1953. [1] Reported in 254 P.2d 460. [1] DIVORCE — CUSTODY OF CHILDREN — DISCRETION OF COURT. In making an award of custody of a minor child in divorce proceedings, the court is […]

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STATE v. SCALES, 156 Wn.2d 1019 (2006)

132 P.3d 735 State, Respondent, v. Scales, Petitioner. No. 77352-1.The Supreme Court of Washington. March 7, 2006. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 54697-0-I, May 31, 2005, 127 Wn. App. 1049. Denied.

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IN RE LAMBELL’S ESTATE, 200 Wn. 220 (1939)

93 P.2d 352 In the Matter of the Estate of WILLIAM J. LAMBELL, Deceased. ALBERT LAMBELL, Individually and as Executor, Appellant, v. THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, by William H. Pemberton, as Supervisor of the State Inheritance Tax and Escheat Division, et al., Respondents. No. 27395. Department One.The Supreme Court of Washington. August 17, 1939. [1] […]

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STATE v. McLEOD, 160 Wn.2d 1020 (2007)

163 P.3d 793 State, Respondent, v. McLeod, Petitioner. No. 79263-1.The Supreme Court of Washington. July 10, 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. 56852-3-I, August 14, 2006, 134 Wn. App. 1039. Denied.

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STATE v. BRAAE, 164 Wn.2d 1023 (2008)

State, Respondent, v. Braae, Petitioner. No. 81408-2.The Supreme Court of Washington. October 1, 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. 25195-1-III, February 14, 2008, 143 Wn. App. 1006. Denied October 1, 2008. Review Orders.

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DICK v. GREAT NORTHERN R. CO., 12 Wn.2d 364 (1942)

121 P.2d 966 JOHN DICK, Respondent, v. GREAT NORTHERN RAILWAY COMPANY, Appellant.[1] No. 28384.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. February 3, 1942. [1] Reported in 121 P.2d 966. [1] NEGLIGENCE — ACTIONS — INSTRUCTIONS — SPECIFIC ALLEGATIONS OF NEGLIGENCE. In an action by a longshoreman for personal injuries sustained while stowing cargo in a […]

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RAPE v. LENZ, 151 Wn. 675 (1929)

276 P. 868 GEORGE RAPE, Respondent, v. ROBERT F. LENZ, Appellant. No. 21345. En Banc.The Supreme Court of Washington. April 23, 1929. [1] BANKRUPTCY (14-1) — DEBTS AND LIABILITIES DISCHARGED — CONTRACTS — ALIMONY FOR SUPPORT AND MAINTENANCE. In view of 32 U.S. Stat. at L., part 1, ch. 487, § 5, providing that a […]

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STATE v. BROCKIE, 162 Wn.2d 1019 (2008)

178 P.3d 1034 State, Respondent, v. Brockie, Petitioner. No. 80085-5.The Supreme Court of Washington. February 6, 2008. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 22655-7-III, March 27, 2007, 137 Wn. App. 1052. Dispositions of Petitions for Review and Selected Motions for Discretionary Review. Denied. Page 1020

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DISPOSITIONS OF PETITIONS FOR REVIEW, 134 Wn.2d 1016 (1998)

The Supreme Court of Washington. 1998. State, Respondent, v. Simmons, Petitioner, No. 66065-4. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, July 21, 1997, 86 Wn. App. 1105. Denied April 1, 1998. Kirsch, et al., Petitioners, v. Department of Natural Resources, et al., Respondents, No. 66067-1. Petition for review of a decision […]

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STATE v. DILLON, 188 Wn. 265 (1936)

62 P.2d 38 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. E.A. DILLON, Appellant. No. 26256. Department Two.The Supreme Court of Washington. November 12, 1936. [1] CRIMINAL LAW (31) — VENUE — PLACE OF BRINGING PROSECUTION — OFFENSES COMMITTED PARTLY IN ONE COUNTY AND PARTLY IN ANOTHER. The purchase of poultry in one county and the sale […]

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DISPOSITIONS OF PETITIONS FOR REVIEW, 107 Wn.2d 1022 (1986)

The Supreme Court of Washington. State, Respondent, v. Alvarez, Petitioner, No. 53320-2. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, September 23, 1986, 45 Wn. App. 407. Denied January 6, 1987. State, Respondent, v. Lopez, Petitioner, No. 53325-3. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, October 14, 1986, […]

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STATE EX REL. BERGIN v. YELLE, 11 Wn.2d 151 (1941)

118 P.2d 807 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, on the Relation of J.E. Bergin, Plaintiff, v. CLIFF YELLE, as State Auditor, Respondent.[1] No. 28547.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. November 4, 1941. [1] Reported in 118 P.2d 807. [1] OFFICERS — COMPENSATION — REDUCTION OF COMPENSATION — OFFICERS WITHIN INHIBITION — STATE MINE INSPECTOR. The […]

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BOWLES v. BILLIK, 27 Wn.2d 629 (1947)

178 P.2d 954 AL H. BOWLES, Respondent, v. HERMAN BILLIK, Defendant, MILTON L. BLUMBERG et al., Appellants.[1] No. 30144.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. April 11, 1947. [1] Reported in 178 P.2d 954. [1] BILLS AND NOTES — ACTIONS — PRESUMPTIONS AND BURDEN OF PROOF — TRANSFER AND OWNERSHIP — GOOD FAITH — DEFECTIVE […]

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BALMER v. GREEN MEADOW CHEESE FAC. D. CO., 144 Wn. 185 (1927)

257 P. 624 PAUL BALMER, Respondent, v. GREEN MEADOW CHEESE FACTORY AND DAIRY COMPANY, Appellant. No. 20602. Department One.The Supreme Court of Washington. June 27, 1927. [1] COSTS (65) — ON APPEAL — MODIFICATION OF JUDGMENT. A slight oversight in miscalculating the period of time of respondent’s employment, resulting in a deduction of $53.33 from […]

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STATE v. RODGERS, 146 Wn.2d 55 (2002)

43 P.3d 1 STATE OF WASHINGTON Respondent, v. JESSE LEE RODGERS, Petitioner. STATE OF WASHINGTON, Petitioner, v. EDDIE JAMES LOCKLEAR, Respondent. No. 70735-9The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc.Oral Argument Date: October 25, 2001 Filed March 28, 2002 Amended: April 12, 2002. Page 56 [EDITORS’ NOTE: THIS PAGE CONTAINS HEADNOTES. HEADNOTES ARE NOT AN OFFICIAL […]

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STATE v. RAINS, 87 Wn.2d 626 (1976)

555 P.2d 1368 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, on the Relation of Public Disclosure Commission, Appellant, v. GEORGE C. RAINS, ET AL, Respondents. No. 43957.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. November 4, 1976. [1] Constitutional Law — Freedom of Speech — Political Advertisements. The placement of a newspaper advertisement expressing a political opinion is an […]

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GARZA v. STATE, 135 Wn.2d 1015 (1998)

960 P.2d 937 Garza, et al, Petitioners, v. State, et al., Respondents. No. 66455-2.The Supreme Court of Washington. July 8, 1998. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 21432-6-II, October 2, 1997. Denied July 8, 1998. Page 1016

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IN RE GREENLEE, 98 Wn.2d 786 (1983)

658 P.2d 1 In the Matter of the Disciplinary Proceeding Against A. GRAHAM GREENLEE, an Attorney at Law. No. C.D. 6258.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. February 10, 1983. [1] Attorney and Client — Discipline — Findings — Review. Absent extraordinary circumstances, the Supreme Court will not disturb findings of fact entered by the […]

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