Category: Washington Supreme Court Opinions

960 P.2d 938 In re Estate of Harford. Birch field, et al., Respondents, v. Harford, et al., Petitioners. No. 66476-5.The Supreme Court of Washington. July 8, 1998. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, May 5, 1997, 86 Wn. App. 259. Denied July 8, 1998. Page 1012

396 P.2d 148 HARRY B. CALBOM, JR., Respondent, v. HALVOR KNUDTZON, SR. et al., Appellants.[*] No. 37076.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. October 29, 1964. [*] Reported in 396 P.2d 148. [1] Torts — Interference With Business Relations — Nature. One who, without a privilege to do so, induces or otherwise purposely causes a […]

245 P.3d 774 State, Respondent, v. Eggum, Petitioner. The Supreme Court of Washington. No. 85125-5. January 5, 2011. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 63261-2-I, August 16, 2010, 157 Wn. App. 1033. Denied

169 P.3d 33 State, Respondent, v. Riggins, Petitioner. No. 80216-5.The Supreme Court of Washington. September 6, 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 [EDITOR’S NOTE: This case is unpublished as indicated by the issuing court.]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. 55881-1-I, April 23, 2007, 138 Wn. App. 1011. Denied.

98 P.2d 318 ASSOCIATION COLLECTORS, INC., Respondent, v. MORRIS HARDMAN et al., Appellants.[1] No. 27768.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. January 25, 1940. [1] Reported in 98 P.2d 318. [1] CORPORATIONS — ASSIGNMENTS — BY FOREIGN CORPORATION — ACTION BY ASSIGNEE — COMPLIANCE WITH STATUTE BY ASSIGNOR. Under the general rule, the right of […]

171 P.2d 694 GERTRUDE McGREGOR, Appellant, v. ALEX T. McGREGOR, Individually and as Executor, et al., Respondents.[1] No. 29910.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. August 1, 1946. [1] Reported in 171 P.2d 694. [1] WILLS — CONTRACTS TO DEVISE — ORAL AGREEMENTS — EVIDENCE. To prove an enforcible oral contract to make a will, […]

18 P.2d 499 WASHINGTON BARBER BEAUTY SUPPLY COMPANY, Appellant, v. SPOKANE BARBER BEAUTY SUPPLY COMPANY, Respondent and Cross-Appellant. No. 23875. Department One.The Supreme Court of Washington. January 18, 1933. [1] TRADEMARKS AND TRADE NAMES (2, 6) — NAMES SUBJECT TO OWNERSHIP — PRIORITY OF USE — RIGHT TO USE OF NAME. The right to use […]

973 P.2d 465 TOM BISHOP and PEGGY BISHOP, individually, and TOM BISHOP, as personal representative of the Estate of ALEXANDER BISHOP, Respondents, v. STEVEN MICHE, Defendant, and KING COUNTY, Petitioner. No. 66380-7.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc.Oral: November 17, 1998. Filed: March 25, 1999. Page 519 [EDITORS’ NOTE: THIS PAGE CONTAINS HEADNOTES. HEADNOTES ARE […]

62 P.2d 464 GEORGE H. WATKINS, Respondent, v. PUBLIC SERVICE LIFE, HEALTH AND ACCIDENT COMPANY et al., Appellants. No. 26278. Department Two.The Supreme Court of Washington. November 17, 1936. [1] BROKERS (30) — ACTIONS FOR COMPENSATION — DEFENSES — FAILURE TO SECURE BROKER’S LICENSE — SALE OF STOCK PRIOR TO INCORPORATION. The securities act, Rem. […]

245 P.2d 1016 THE CITY OF BELLINGHAM, Appellant, v. WHATCOM COUNTY, Respondent.[1] No. 32042.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. June 26, 1952. [1] Reported in 245 P.2d 1016. [1] CONTRACTS — CONSIDERATION — FORBEARANCE — EXISTENCE OR VALIDITY OF RIGHT OR REMEDY. A contract between a city and a county whereby the county promised […]

94 P.2d 754 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. CLAYTON D. CURRIE, Appellant. No. 27337. Department One.The Supreme Court of Washington. October 18, 1939. [1] CRIMINAL LAW — APPEAL — RECORD — JURISDICTIONAL STEPS. Subdivision 3 of Rule XII of the supreme court, 193 Wn. 15 -a, provides the essential steps to make an appeal […]

193 P.3d 678 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. ERIC G. BAHL, Petitioner. No. 79988-1.The Supreme Court of Washington.Argued February 28, 2008. Decided October 9, 2008. Page 740 [EDITORS’ NOTE: THIS PAGE CONTAINS HEADNOTES. HEADNOTES ARE NOT AN OFFICIAL PRODUCT OF THE COURT, THEREFORE THEY ARE NOT DISPLAYED.] Page 741 [EDITORS’ NOTE: THIS PAGE CONTAINS […]

175 P.3d 1094 State, Respondent, v. Sithisack, Petitioner. No. 79986-5.The Supreme Court of Washington. January 9, 2008. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 56764-1-I, February 20, 2007, 137 Wn. App. 1016. Dispositions of Petitions for Review and Selected Motions for Discretionary Review. Denied.

229 P.2d 309 MARJORIE MURRAY, Respondent, v. CHARLES MURRAY, Appellant.[1] No. 31553.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. March 15, 1951. [1] Reported in 229 P.2d 309. [1] DIVORCE — APPEAL — REVIEW — FINDINGS. The trial court’s findings of fact in divorce actions are entitled to great weight, particularly where the determination of fact […]

353 P.2d 417 MARY LOUISE CHANDLER, Respondent, v. EDGAR J. CHANDLER, Appellant.[1] No. 35225.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. June 23, 1960. [1] Reported in 353 P.2d 417. [1] DIVORCE — CUSTODY OF CHILDREN — JURISDICTION OF FOREIGN COURT. In a habeas corpus proceeding for custody of children in accordance with the terms of […]

126 P.3d 820 Burbo, Respondent, v. Harley C. Douglass, Inc, Petitioner. No. 76943-5.The Supreme Court of Washington. November 30, 2005. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 22720-1-III, March 18, 2005, 125 Wn. App. 684. Denied.

219 P.3d 666 In the Matter of the Detention of BRYAN DUNCAN, Petitioner. No. 81230-6.The Supreme Court of Washington.Argued May 12, 2009. Decided October 22, 2009. Page 399 Appeal from the Superior Court, Benton County, No. 96-2-00446-1, Craig J. Matheson, J. Valerie Marushige, for petitioner. Robert M. McKenna, Attorney General, Sarah B. Sappington, Senior Counsel, […]

564 P.2d 799 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Appellant, v. CHARLES L. TOURTELLOTTE, Respondent. No. 44424.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. May 26, 1977. [1] Criminal Law — Plea of Guilty — Plea Bargaining — Withdrawal of Plea — At State’s Request. When a defendant has entered a guilty plea pursuant to a court approved […]

373 P.2d 792 SUSAN JOYCE DELLIT, Plaintiff and Relator, v. ROBERT PERRY et al., Defendants, THE SUPERIOR COURT FOR THURSTON COUNTY, Raymond W. Clifford, Judge, Respondent.[*] No. 36390.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. July 26, 1962. [*] Reported in 373 P.2d 792. [1] DISMISSAL AND NONSUIT — VOLUNTARY — RIGHTS OF PLAINTIFF — CIRCUMSTANCES […]

408 P.2d 1012 BAXTER-WYCKOFF COMPANY, Respondent, v. THE CITY OF SEATTLE et al., Appellants. NETTLETON LUMBER CO., Respondent, v. THE CITY OF SEATTLE et al., Appellants.[*] Nos. 37157, 37170.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. December 9, 1965. [*] Reported in 408 P.2d 1012. [1] Highways — Rights of Abutting Owners — Use of Area […]

769 P.2d 305 RICHARD C. JOHNSON, Respondent, v. THE DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT SECURITY, Appellant. No. 55086-7.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. March 16, 1989. [1] Administrative Law — Judicial Review — Mixed Question of Law and Fact — Determination. When judicial review of an agency’s action involves drawing inferences from facts found by the […]

872 P.2d 1090 ERICKSON ASSOCIATES, INC., ET AL, Petitioners, v. DENNIS J. McLERRAN, ET AL, Respondents. No. 60623-4.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. May 19, 1994. [1] Statutes — Validity — Presumption — Burden of Proof — Degree of Proof. A legislative enactment challenged on constitutional grounds is presumed to be constitutional and the […]

80 P.2d 778 OTTO BOETTNER, as Executor, Appellant, v. KLOTILDE W. CZERNY et al., Respondents. No. 27107. Department Two.The Supreme Court of Washington. June 22, 1938. [1] EXECUTORS AND ADMINISTRATORS — CLAIMS AGAINST ESTATE — CAPACITY OF CLAIMANT — CLAIM BY EXECUTOR. Where a husband duly filed a claim individually for rent and damages against […]

613 P.2d 1135 In the Matter of the Estate of ROY H. GUNDERSON. In the Matter of the Estate of ARTHUR E. EDWARDS. In the Matter of the Estate of BLANCHE M. BURROUGHS. No. 46601.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. July 3, 1980. [1] Taxation — Statutes — Construction — Taxing Statutes — Ambiguity. […]

18 P.2d 837 FLORENCE BREWER, Respondent, v. ALBERT FURTWANGLER et al., Appellants. No. 24355. Department One.The Supreme Court of Washington. February 8, 1933. [1] ANIMALS (9) — PERSONAL INJURIES — DUTIES OF OWNER — LIABILITY TO TRESPASSER. The owner of a dog known to be vicious and accustomed to attack and injure mankind, is prima […]

307 P.2d 1062 MAYBELLE L. FOX, Appellant, v. MERRITT E. FOX, Appellant, NEAL CLARK, Respondent.[1] No. 33715.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. March 7, 1957. [1] Reported in 307 P.2d 1062. [1] APPEAL AND ERROR — REVIEW — FINDINGS. The findings of a trial court, made on conflicting testimony, will not be disturbed unless […]

410 P.2d 586 BERTHA M. ALLEN, Appellant, v. THE PRUDENTIAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA, Respondent.[*] No. 37325.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. January 27, 1966. [*] Reported in 410 P.2d 586. [1] Insurance — Estoppel — Prior Course of Dealing — Period of Grace — Effect. Whether a policy of insurance provides a period […]

167 P.2d 467 CLARA DOUGHERTY, Respondent, v. PHILIP D. DOUGHERTY, Appellant.[1] No. 29753.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. March 28, 1946. [1] Reported in 167 P.2d 467. [1] ABATEMENT AND REVIVAL — DIVORCE — DEATH OF PARTY PENDING APPEAL — DISMISSAL. An interlocutory decree of divorce abates on the death of either party and […]

580 P.2d 629 CHARLOTTE BOLSER, ET AL, Appellants, v. WASHINGTON STATE LIQUOR CONTROL BOARD, Respondent. No. 44757.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. June 22, 1978. [1] Administrative Law and Procedure — Administrative Rules — Validity — Standing To Challenge. Under RCW 34.04.070, which authorizes an action to determine the validity of an administrative rule, […]

63 P.2d 475 WEBB McDONALD TRACTOR EQUIPMENT COMPANY, Respondent, v. JAMES COYLE et al., Appellants, DICK R. HASKINS, Respondent. No. 26341. Department Two.The Supreme Court of Washington. December 23, 1936. [1] SALES (177) — CONDITIONAL SALES — OPERATION AND EFFECT OF CONDITIONS AS TO THIRD PERSONS — APPLICATION OF RENTALS DUE, ON FORFEITURE AND REPOSSESSION […]

804 P.2d 30 In the Matter of the Disciplinary Proceeding Against BEN L. HANKIN, an Attorney at Law. No. 12531.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. January 31, 1991. [1] Attorney and Client — Discipline — Degree of Punishment — Recommendation of Disciplinary Board — Departure — Factors. In an attorney discipline case, the Supreme […]

550 P.2d 522 EDWARD W. WEST, ET AL, Respondents, v. HOWARD S. ZEIBELL, Appellant. No. 44005.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. June 3, 1976. [1] Workmen’s Compensation — Exclusive Nature of Remedy — In General. The exclusive-remedy provisions of the industrial insurance act (RCW 51.04.010, 51.32.010), which abolish other civil remedies for injuries to […]

197 P.2d 1008 PAUL WHITE et al., Respondents, v. STEPHEN P. BURKE et al., Appellants.[1] No. 30531.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. October 7, 1948. [1] Reported in 197 P.2d 1008. [1] JUDGMENT — NOTWITHSTANDING VERDICT. A motion for judgment n.o.v. should not be granted unless the court can say, as a matter of […]

950 P.2d 477 Skagit Valley Publ’g Co., Respondent, v. Kajac, Inc., et al., Defendants, Knedlik, Petitioner No. 65694-1.The Supreme Court of Washington. January 7, 1998. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, April 14, 1997, 85 Wn. App. 1063. Denied January 7, 1998.

511 P.2d 56 PACIFIC INDEMNITY COMPANY et al., Respondents, v. FEDERATED AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY, Petitioner. No. 42572.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. June 28, 1973. [1] Insurance — Multiple Coverage — Pro Rata Discharge of Obligation — Basis. Liability shall be distributed among joint insurers of the same insured by prorating it according to […]

371 P.2d 617 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Appellant, v. EARL CLIFFORD TAYLOR et al., Respondents.[*] No. 35796.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. May 17, 1962. [*] Reported in 371 P.2d 617. [1] NEW TRIAL — DISCRETION OF COURT — REVIEW — ORDERS GRANTING AND DENYING — DISTINCTION. A much stronger showing is required to […]

73 P.2d 759 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, on the Relation of Yakima Amusement Company et al., Appellants, v. YAKIMA COUNTY et al., Respondents. No. 26539. En Banc.The Supreme Court of Washington. November 15, 1937. [1] TAXATION — REMEDIES OF OWNERS AGAINST TAX PROCEEDINGS — CONDITIONS PRECEDENT. Information of the grounds for contesting a tax, given […]

94 P.3d 939 In the Matter of the Disciplinary Proceeding Against GUILLERMO ROMERO, an Attorney at law. No. 200,009-6.The Supreme Court of Washington.Argued March 23, 2004. Decided July 22, 2004. Page 125 [EDITORS’ NOTE: THIS PAGE CONTAINS HEADNOTES. HEADNOTES ARE NOT AN OFFICIAL PRODUCT OF THE COURT, THEREFORE THEY ARE NOT DISPLAYED.] Page 126 [EDITORS’ […]

55 P.3d 615 In re the Personal Restraint Petition of DAVID C. HEMENWAY, Petitioner. No. 71772-9.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc.Oral Argument Date: May 21, 2002. Filed: October 10, 2002. David C. Hemenway, pro se. Suzanne L. Elliott, for petitioner. Page 530 Arthur D. Curtis, Prosecuting Attorney for Clark County, and Richard A. Melnick, […]

960 P.2d 939 State, Respondent, v. Shackleford, Petitioner. No. 66479-0.The Supreme Court of Washington. July 8, 1998. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, December 18, 1997, 89 Wn. App. 1017. Denied July 8, 1998.

384 P.2d 626 GORDON T. TYREE et al., Appellants, v. ROY L. STONE et al., Respondents, F.G. CAMPBELL et al., Defendants.[*] No. 36344.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. August 8, 1963. [*] Reported in 384 P.2d 626. [1]Contracts — Rescission — Waiver. A purchaser’s waiver of the right to rescind a contract must be […]

52 P.2d 336 TONY NOVAK et al., Respondents, v. FISHERMEN’S PACKING CORPORATION, Appellant. No. 25716. Department One.The Supreme Court of Washington. November 29, 1935. [1] COLLISION (6) — VIOLATION OF RULES OF NAVIGATION — LIGHTS — VESSELS UNDER TOW. A steam vessel in tow is under way and violates the rules of navigation by failure […]

109 P.2d 570 AMERICAN PRODUCTS COMPANY, Appellant, v. EMIL VILLWOCK et al., Respondents.[1] No. 28081.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. January 27, 1941. [1] Reported in 109 P.2d 570. [1] APPEAL AND ERROR — REVIEW — VERDICT — SUFFICIENCY OF EVIDENCE TO SUPPORT. A challenge to the sufficiency of the evidence admits the truth […]

409 P.2d 669 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. ROY ALLEN WILLIS, Appellant.[*] No. 37215.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. January 6, 1966. [*] Reported in 409 P.2d 669. [1] Criminal Law — Proof of Intent — Surrounding Circumstances. Proof of the circumstances surrounding the commission of an act is proper to establish intent […]

449 P.2d 400 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. WALTER KEARNEY, Appellant.[*] No. 39951.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. January 9, 1969. [*] Reported in 449 P.2d 400. [1] Criminal Law — Evidence — Identification — Showing of Photo Prior to In-court Identification. The test for determining if the showing of photographs of an […]

950 P.2d 476 State, Respondent, v. Ladson, Petitioner No. 65801-3.The Supreme Court of Washington. January 7, 1998. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, July 3, 1997, 86 Wn. App. 822. Granted January 7, 1998.

249 P.3d 1028 State, Petitioner, v. O’Neal, Respondent. No. 85472-6.The Supreme Court of Washington. March 29, 2011. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 62964-6-1, November 29, 2010, 158 Wn. App. 1047. Denied.

911 P.2d 376 ADELEMO G. ABAD, ET AL., Respondents, v. THE HONORABLE SALVATORE COZZA, ET AL., Petitioners. No. 62987-1.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. February 15, 1996. Page 576 [EDITORS’ NOTE: THIS PAGE CONTAINS HEADNOTES. HEADNOTES ARE NOT AN OFFICIAL PRODUCT OF THE COURT, THEREFORE THEY ARE NOT DISPLAYED.] Page 577 James R. Sweetser, […]

178 P.2d 293 WILLIAM CODE et al., Appellants, v. AGNES R. LONDON, Respondent.[1] No. 29977.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. March 4, 1947. [1] Reported in 178. P.2d 293. [1] HOMESTEAD — HOMESTEAD LAWS — CONSTRUCTION. Although homestead laws are liberally construed, compliance with their requirements is necessary to obtain a homestead. [2] HUSBAND […]

132 P.3d 735 State, Respondent, v. Gash, Petitioner. No. 77549-4.The Supreme Court of Washington. March 8, 2006. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 52022-9-I, July 11, 2005, 128 Wn. App. 1036. Denied.

327 P.2d 436 MARY FRANCES ZARBELL, Appellant, v. BANK OF AMERICA NATIONAL TRUST AND SAVINGS ASSOCIATION, Respondent.[1] No. 34411.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. July 3, 1958. [1] Reported in 327 P.2d 436. [1] BANKS AND BANKING — NATIONAL BANKS — ACTIONS AGAINST NATIONAL BANKING ASSOCIATION — CAPACITY TO BE SUED. A national bank […]

163 P.3d 793 In re Relationship of Cook. No. 79232-1.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. 23866-1-III, August 15, 2006, 134 Wn. App. 1042. Denied.

175 P.3d 1095 Yousoufian, Respondent, v. Office of Ron Sims, King County Executive, et al., Petitioners. No. 80081-2.The Supreme Court of Washington. January 9, 2008. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 57112-5-I, February 5, 2007, 137 Wn. App. 69. Dispositions of Petitions for Review and Selected Motions for Discretionary […]

803 P.2d 300 In the Matter of the Personal Restraint of PAUL PRESTON MOORE, Petitioner. No. 56644-5.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. January 10, 1991. [1] Personal Restraint — Scope — Issues Not Raised on Appeal — Nonconstitutional Error — Unauthorized Sentence. For purposes of the requirement that collateral relief based on statutory grounds […]

12 P.3d 585 In Matter of the Personal Restraint of MICHAEL MATTESON, RUSSELL TAYLOR, and JASON HULL, Petitioners. Nos. 68310-7, 68486-3, 68492-8.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc.Argued May 9, 2000. Decided November 2, 2000. Page 299 Michael L. Matteson, Russell D. Taylor, and Jason E. Hull, pro se. Page 300 Suzanne L. Elliot, for […]

91 P.2d 1007 E.M. STRICKLER, Respondent, v. FERD J. SCHAAF, as Director of the State Department of Public Service, et al., Appellants. No. 27316. Department One.The Supreme Court of Washington. June 24, 1939. [1] CARRIERS — REGULATION — TRANSPORTATION OF PASSENGERS — OPERATION WITHOUT PERMIT — OCCASIONAL TRANSPORTATION AS VIOLATION OF STATUTE. Whether the operator […]

224 P.3d 773 Benskin, Individually and as Personal Representative, et ai, Respondents, v. City of Fife, Petitioner. No. 83494-6.The Supreme Court of Washington. Denied January 6, 2010. [EDITOR’S NOTE: This case is unpublished as indicated by the issuing court.] Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 37401-3-II, July 21, 2009, […]

122 P.3d 912 State, Respondent, v. Hernandez, Petitioner. No. 76748-3.The Supreme Court of Washington. October 5, 2005. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 22191-1-III, February 8, 2005, 125 Wn. App. 1037. Denied.

919 P.2d 600 State, Respondent, v. Bews, Petitioner. No. 63941-8.The Supreme Court of Washington. July 10, 1996. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, February 16, 1996, 80 Wn. App. 1050. Denied July 10, 1996.

723 P.2d 1135 THE CITY OF BREMERTON, Respondent, v. JACK CORBETT, Petitioner. THE CITY OF BREMERTON, Respondent, v. MARY A. CARR, Petitioner. THE CITY OF BREMERTON, Respondent, v. KIM DUANE LEBEDA, Petitioner. THE CITY OF BREMERTON, Respondent, v. SHERRIE G. BURKHART, Petitioner. No. 52272-3.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. August 21, 1986. [1] Intoxicating […]

972 P.2d 466 Leer, et al., Petitioners, v. Whatcom County Boundary Review Bd., et al., Respondents. No. 66966-0.The Supreme Court of Washington. Denied December 2, 1998. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, May 18, 1998, 91 Wn. App. 117.

11 P.2d 597 J.F. BLEAKLEY et al., Appellants, v. PRIEST RAPIDS IRRIGATION DISTRICT et al., Respondents. In the Matter of the Petition of the Board of Directors of PRIEST RAPIDS IRRIGATION DISTRICT. Nos. 23654, 23655. Department Two.The Supreme Court of Washington. May 19, 1932. [1] WATERS AND WATERCOURSES (90) — IRRIGATION DISTRICTS — INCLUSION OF […]

60 P.2d 697 PATRICIA MYLBRA JORDAN, by Melvin R. Jordan, her Guardian, Appellant, v. H.H. SKINNER et al., Respondents. No. 26204. Department Two.The Supreme Court of Washington. September 15, 1936. [1] PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS (10-1) — ACTIONS FOR MALPRACTICE — EVIDENCE — SUFFICIENCY. In an action for malpractice in failing to treat a baby’s eyes […]

74 P.2d 464 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Appellant, v. RAINIER NATIONAL PARK COMPANY, Respondent. No. 26474. En Banc.The Supreme Court of Washington. December 16, 1937. [1] UNITED STATES — GOVERNMENT AND OFFICERS — AUTHORITY OVER PLACES ACQUIRED OR RESERVED — CESSION OF TERRITORY BY STATE. Where the state cedes lands for a public park to […]

755 P.2d 802 STANDARD INSURANCE COMPANY, Plaintiff, v. JOANNE SCHWALBE, Petitioner, GLENDA RAE DENT, Respondent. No. 54143-4.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. May 26, 1988. [1] Insurance — Divorce — Child Support — Insurance as Security — Change of Beneficiary — Before Final Decree — Death of Insured — Effect. When a trial court […]

25 P.3d 418 STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent v. FELIX MICHAEL DAMON, Petitioner. No. 70070-2.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc.Oral Argument Date: March 29, 2001. Filed: June 14, 2001. Order Changing Opinion: July 14, 2001. Page 687 [EDITORS’ NOTE: THIS PAGE CONTAINS HEADNOTES. HEADNOTES ARE NOT AN OFFICIAL PRODUCT OF THE COURT, THEREFORE THEY ARE […]

34 P.2d 459 SAM LAMPING et al., Respondents, v. GEORGE RIPLEY, Appellant. No. 25012. Department Two.The Supreme Court of Washington. July 11, 1934. [1] APPEAL AND ERROR (144) — TRIAL (98) — PRESERVATION OF GROUNDS — SPECIFIC EXCEPTIONS TO INSTRUCTIONS — REQUESTS — NECESSITY. In an automobile collision case, an exception to a correct instruction […]

225 P.3d 956 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. A.N.J., Appellant. No. 81236-5.The Supreme Court of Washington.Argued May 21, 2009. Decided January 28, 2010. Page 92 [EDITORS’ NOTE: THIS PAGE CONTAINS HEADNOTES. HEADNOTES ARE NOT AN OFFICIAL PRODUCT OF THE COURT, THEREFORE THEY ARE NOT DISPLAYED.] Page 93 [EDITORS’ NOTE: THIS PAGE CONTAINS HEADNOTES. HEADNOTES […]

374 P.2d 939 ELSIE PRESNELL, Respondent, v. SAFEWAY STORES, INC., Appellant.[*] No. 36143.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. October 4, 1962. [*] Reported in 374 P.2d 939. [1] NEGLIGENCE — EVIDENCE — WEIGHT AND SUFFICIENCY — CIRCUMSTANTIAL EVIDENCE. Negligence may be proved by circumstantial evidence; such evidence being sufficient if it affords room for […]

228 P.2d 766 PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 1 OF PEND OREILLE COUNTY et al., Appellants, v. THE TOWN OF NEWPORT et al., Respondents.[1] No. 31558.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. March 10, 1951. [1] Reported in 228 P.2d 766. [1] MUNICIPAL CORPORATIONS — POWERS — ACQUISITION OF PUBLIC UTILITIES BY MUNICIPALITY WITHIN PUBLIC UTILITY […]

16 P.2d 609 PETRO PAINT MANUFACTURING COMPANY, Appellant, v. S. FREEMAN et al., Respondents, GEORGE ZIEGLER et al., Defendants. No. 23844. Department Two.The Supreme Court of Washington. November 30, 1932. [1] GUARANTY (19) — RIGHTS OF GUARANTOR — AS TO PRINCIPAL. The original parties to a contract which required them to pay a certain sum […]

249 P.3d 1029 McDevitt, Respondent, v. Harborview Medical Center et al., Petitioners. No. 85367-3.The Supreme Court of Washington. March 30, 2011. Motion for discretionary review of a decision of the Superior Court for King County, No. 10-2-24679-7, October 29, 2010. Granted.

8 P.2d 428 MALCOLM McDONALD et al., Appellants, v. JAMES H. WYANT, Respondent. No. 23234. En Banc.The Supreme Court of Washington. March 3, 1932. [1] EVIDENCE (168) — PAROL EVIDENCE AFFECTING WRITINGS — PRIOR AND CONTEMPORANEOUS COLLATERAL AGREEMENTS — CONDITIONS SUBSEQUENT. A clear and definite written agreement to pay a broker’s commission of $600 can […]

324 P.2d 810 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. ANN BATES, Defendant, WAYNE McATEE, Appellant.[1] No. 34262.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. April 24, 1958. [1] Reported in 324 P.2d 810. [1] INDICTMENT AND INFORMATION — REQUISITES AND SUFFICIENCY — AVERMENTS IN LANGUAGE OF STATUTE. In charging a crime, it is sufficient to follow […]

222 P.2d 660 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, on the Relation of Elmer Melville, Plaintiff, v. THEODORE S. TURNER, Judge of the Superior Court for King County, Respondent.[1] No. 31481.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. October 4, 1950. [1] Reported in 222 P.2d 660. [1] APPEAL AND ERROR — CERTIORARI — DECISIONS REVIEWABLE — ORAL […]

247 P.2d 549 ISTHMIAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY et al., Respondents, v. NATIONAL MARINE ENGINEERS’ BENEFICIAL ASSOCIATION et al., Appellants, BROTHERHOOD OF MARINE ENGINEERS et al., Respondents.[1] No. 32052.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. August 21, 1952. [1] Reported in 247 P.2d 549. [1] TRADE UNIONS — CONTRACTS — CLOSED SHOP PROVISIONS — VALIDITY. Picketing by […]