Category: Washington Supreme Court Opinions

676 P.2d 1002 VELMA JANE WALTON, as Personal Representative, Petitioner, v. ABSHER CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC., Respondent. No. 49771-1.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. February 16, 1984. [1] Statutes — Repeal — By Implication — Determination. A general statute does not repeal by implication a previous special statute if the statutes can be harmonized and […]

21 P.2d 1024 CHARLES A. PETERS et al., Respondents, v. BELLINGHAM COAL MINES, Appellant. No. 24321. Department One.The Supreme Court of Washington. May 12, 1933. [1] MINES AND MINERALS (19-3) — OPERATION OF MINES — RIGHTS OF SURFACE OWNERS — LIABILITY FOR SUBSIDENCE. The honeycombed condition of the earth left by coal mining, whereby 45 […]

454 P.2d 387 ARROW TRANSPORTATION COMPANY, Respondent, v. A.O. SMITH COMPANY, Appellant.[*] No. 39283.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. May 1, 1969. [*] Reported in 454 P.2d 387. [1] Sales — Warranties — Express Warranty — Reliance on Advertisement. Before an advertisement published by a manufacturer can be used as a basis for recovery […]

137 P.2d 503 NATIONAL CASH REGISTER COMPANY, Respondent, v. SEATTLE ASSOCIATION OF CREDIT MEN, Appellant.[1] No. 28723.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. May 13, 1943. [1] Reported in 137 P.2d 503. [1] SALES — CONDITIONAL SALES — DISTINGUISHED FROM CHATTEL MORTGAGES. An agreement for the sale of two cash registers is a conditional sales […]

147 P.3d 573 In the Matter of the Personal Restraint of WILLIAM RAYMOND VANDELFT, Petitioner. No. 77733-1.The Supreme Court of Washington.Argued May 9, 2006. Decided November 30, 2006. Page 732 [EDITORS’ NOTE: THIS PAGE CONTAINS HEADNOTES. HEADNOTES ARE NOT AN OFFICIAL PRODUCT OF THE COURT, THEREFORE THEY ARE NOT DISPLAYED.] Page 733 Sheryl G. McCloud, […]

9 P.2d 348 McPHERSON BROS. COMPANY, Appellant, v. W.E. BUELL et al., Respondents. No. 23514. Department One.The Supreme Court of Washington. March 25, 1932. [1] EASEMENTS (5, 7) — PRESCRIPTION — DURATION AND CONTINUITY OF USE — ACQUISITION OF RIGHTS OF WAY. An easement across uplands on the bank of a navigable river for a […]

105 P.2d 286 CHARLES R. BURCHFIELD, Appellant, v. CHARLOTTE B. BURCHFIELD, Respondent.[1] No. 27988.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. September 7, 1940. [1] Reported in 105 P.2d 286. [1] See 109 A.L.R. 1007; 17 Am. Jur. 365. [1] DIVORCE — RIGHT TO FINAL DECREE — RESUMPTION OF MARITAL RELATION — WHAT CONSTITUTES. A husband’s […]

142 P.3d 608 STATE, Respondent, v. SIMS, Petitioner. No. 78064-1.The Supreme Court of Washington. September 6, 2006. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 32506-0-II, November 15, 2005, 130 Wn. App. 1026. Denied.

78 P.2d 949 INEZ HODGEN, Respondent, v. THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRIES, Appellant. No. 26499. En Banc.The Supreme Court of Washington. April 28, 1938. [1] APPEAL AND ERROR — RECORD — STATEMENT OF FACTS — NECESSITY — DISMISSAL OF APPEAL. An appeal from a judgment in a workman’s compensation case will not be dismissed […]

17 P.2d 32 INGRY A. NEAT, as Administratrix, Respondent, v. THE UNITED STATES FIDELITY GUARANTY COMPANY, Appellant. No. 24224. Department One.The Supreme Court of Washington. December 22, 1932. [1] INSURANCE (122, 157) — INDEMNITY INSURANCE — LIABILITY INCURRED FOR PERSONAL INJURIES — CONDITIONS PRECEDENT — “INSOLVENCY.” The sheriff’s return of an execution of no goods […]

67 P.2d 892 UNITED STATES FIDELITY GUARANTY COMPANY, Appellant, v. WESTERN SEAFOOD COMPANY, Respondent. No. 26381. Department One.The Supreme Court of Washington. April 28, 1937. [1] SUBROGATION — SURETIES OR GUARANTORS — PERSONS MAKING VOLUNTARY PAYMENTS. Under the rule that, where a third person has agreed with a debtor to assume and pay the debt, […]

559 P.2d 1334 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. JOHN RAY BYERS, ET AL, Petitioners. No. 43491.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. January 6, 1977. [1] Arrest — What Constitutes — Restriction of Liberty. An arrest occurs when a person is restrained and his liberty of movement restricted by police action or the person […]

208 P.3d 1123 Simonsen, Respondent, v. Basarab, Petitioner. No. 82669-2.The Supreme Court of Washington. June 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. 60892-4-I, November 17, 2008, 147 Wn. App. 1027. Denied.

349 P.2d 227 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. MARTIN NELS JOHNSON, Appellant.[1] No. 35141.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. February 4, 1960. [1] Reported in 349 P.2d 227. [1] APPEAL AND ERROR — PRESERVATION OF GROUNDS — EXCEPTIONS TO INSTRUCTIONS. Only exceptions which are made to instructions in the trial court can be […]

175 P.3d 1092 State, Respondent, v. Bailey, Petitioner. No. 79769-2.The Supreme Court of Washington. December 4, 2007. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 33670-7-II, January 3, 2007, 136 Wn. App. 1033. Dispositions of Petitions for Review and Selected Motions for Discretionary Review. Denied.

575 P.2d 722 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Appellant, v. JAMES WILLIAM SIMPSON, ET AL, Respondents. No. 45106.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. March 9, 1978. Nature of Action: Prosecution for grand larceny by fraud. Superior Court: The Superior Court for Spokane County, No. 24534, Del Cary Smith, Jr., J., on September 21, 1976, dismissed […]

89 P.2d 501 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, on the Relation of J.F. Lidral, Plaintiff, v. THE SUPERIOR COURT FOR KING COUNTY, James B. Kinne, Judge, Respondent. No. 27508. Department Two.The Supreme Court of Washington. April 20, 1939. [1] CORPORATIONS — ELECTION OF DIRECTORS — RIGHT TO VOTE — ADJUDICATION OF OWNERSHIP OF STOCK — STOCKHOLDER […]

917 P.2d 575 State, Respondent, v. Smith, Petitioner. No. 63790-3.The Supreme Court of Washington. June 4, 1996. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, January 16, 1996, 80 Wn. App. 1022. Denied June 4, 1996.

50 P.2d 1022 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, on the Relation of Oliver M. Robbins, Respondent, v. HARVEY O. SCOFIELD et al., Appellants. No. 25883. Department One.The Supreme Court of Washington. November 4, 1935. [1] PAUPERS (1) — COUNTIES (55) — LIABILITY IMPOSED BY STATUTE — LIABILITY OF LOCAL AUTHORITIES. The exhaustion of the county budget […]

112 P.2d 135 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, on the Relation of Pacific Bridge Company et al., Plaintiff, v. WASHINGTON TOLL BRIDGE AUTHORITY et al., Respondents.[1] No. 28314.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. April 12, 1941. [1] Reported in 112 P.2d 135. [1] MANDAMUS — JURISDICTION — STATE OFFICERS — TOLL BRIDGE AUTHORITY. The Washington […]

772 P.2d 505 In the Matter of the Disciplinary Proceeding Against VICTOR J. FELICE, an Attorney at Law. No. 1924.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. May 11, 1989. [1] Attorney and Client — Discipline — Findings of Fact — Review. In an attorney disciplinary proceeding, the Supreme Court will not disturb findings of fact […]

434 P.2d 729 VICTOR HEMMEN et al., Respondents, v. CLARK’S RESTAURANT ENTERPRISES, Appellant.[*] No. 38984.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. December 8, 1967. [*] Reported in 434 P.2d 729. [1] Trial — Taking Case From Jury — Sufficiency of Evidence. Motions challenging the sufficiency of the evidence admit the truth of the opponent’s evidence […]

16 P.2d 455 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. R.M. MOONEY, Appellant. No. 23836. Department Two.The Supreme Court of Washington. November 28, 1932. [1] HOMICIDE (100) — INSTRUCTIONS — ELEMENTS OF OFFENSE — RECKLESS DRIVING. In a prosecution for manslaughter through driving in a reckless manner, it is proper to give instructions in the language […]

200 P.2d 977 H.W. JOHNSON, Respondent, v. JAMES H. RUTHERFORD et al., Appellants.[1] No. 30733.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. December 23, 1948. [1] Reported in 200 P.2d 977. [1] BROKERS — COMPENSATION — NECESSITY OF LICENSE — SALE OF BUSINESS. In an action by a “business broker” for compensation for his services in […]

253 P.3d 392 State, Respondent, v. Thompson, Petitioner. No. 85674-5.The Supreme Court of Washington. April 26, 2011. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals No. 64321-5-I, November 15, 2010, 158 Wn. App. 1038. Denied.

138 P.2d 858 CHARLES E. GLICK, Appellant, v. RAY ROPES et al., Respondents.[1] No. 28948.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. June 23, 1943. [1] Reported in 138 P.2d 858. [1] AUTOMOBILES — LIABILITY FOR INJURIES — ACTIONS — INSTRUCTIONS — LEFT TURN. In an automobile collision case, where a car making a left turn […]

15 P.2d 278 CONDE METCALF, Appellant, v. MUD BAY LOGGING COMPANY, Respondent. No. 23866. Department One.The Supreme Court of Washington. October 25, 1932. [1] RAILROADS (64) — ACCIDENTS AT CROSSINGS — CONTRIBUTORY NEGLIGENCE — CARE IN GOING ON TRACKS. The driver of an automobile, struck at a railroad crossing by a large railroad speeder, is […]

972 P.2d 464 In re Dependency of K.S.C. Burrell, Petitioner, v. The Department of Social and Health Services, Respondent, No. 66999-6.The Supreme Court of Washington. Granted December 1, 1998. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 40165-3-I. March 10, 1998.

353 P.2d 155 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. ALLEN CALVIN SMITH, Appellant.[1] No. 35077.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. June 23, 1960. [1] Reported in 353 P.2d 155. [1] CONTINUANCE — ABSENCE OF WITNESS — DILIGENCE — PROCURING OF WITNESS — SHOWING — NECESSITY. It is not error for a trial court to […]

82 P.2d 131 RUTH G. BALDWIN, as Administratrix, Appellant, v. WASHINGTON MOTOR COACH COMPANY, Respondent. No. 27001. Department Two.The Supreme Court of Washington. August 16, 1938. [1] AUTOMOBILES — LIABILITY FOR INJURIES — VIOLATION OF STATUTE — TECHNICAL VIOLATION — INSTRUCTIONS. In an action for damages from an automobile collision, the negligence charged being violation […]

166 P.3d 1217 Rivas, Petitioner, v. Overlake Hosp. Med. Ctr. et al., Defendants, Eastside Radiology Assocs. et al., Respondents. No. 79506-1.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. 55648-7-I, September 18, […]

445 P.2d 200 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. DANNY T. FRANKS, Appellant.[*] No. 39404.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. September 12, 1968. [*] Reported in 445 P.2d 200. [1] Appeal and Error — Review — Issues Not Raised in Trial Court. Objection to improper statements in the prosecution’s closing argument must be timely […]

669 P.2d 1244 RAMONA CROSSEN, as Guardian, Petitioner, v. SKAGIT COUNTY, Respondent. No. 49375-8.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. September 29, 1983. [1] Trial — Instructions — Exceptions — Sufficiency — Bare Citation. An exception to an instruction is sufficient under CR 51(f) if it apprises the trial judge of the nature and substance […]

344 P.2d 1032 E.R. HAYNES, Respondent and Cross-appellant, v. COLUMBIA PRODUCERS, INC., Appellant.[1] No. 34874.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. October 15, 1959. [1] Reported in 344 P.2d 1032. [1] CONTRACTS — CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION — COMPENSATION. Under an oral cost-plus contract for the installation of machinery in a warehouse, the contractor was not […]

158 P.2d 101 SUN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY OF CANADA, Appellant, v. ERNEST F. CUSHMAN et al., Respondents.[1] No. 29515.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. April 26, 1945. [1] Reported in 158 P.2d 101. [1] NEW TRIAL — NATURE AND SCOPE OF REMEDY — DISCRETION OF COURT. The granting or denial of a new trial […]

46 P.2d 733 A.W. DOUGLASS, Respondent, v. GRAYS HARBOR FUEL COMPANY, Appellant. No. 25555. Department One.The Supreme Court of Washington. June 17, 1935. [1] APPEAL AND ERROR (278) — RECORD — STATEMENT OF FACTS — TIME FOR FILING. The filing of a statement of facts within 90 days after entry of judgment is mandatory and […]

704 P.2d 591 VALENTINE ZAMORA, ET AL, Plaintiffs, v. MOBIL OIL CORPORATION, ET AL, Respondents, CAL GAS CORPORATION, Appellant. No. 51193-4.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. August 1, 1985. [1] Compromise and Settlement — Torts — Indemnity — Settlement Agreement — Effect. The participation of a joint tortfeasor in a settlement agreement with claimants […]

427 P.2d 705 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. JOE J. JOHNSON et al., Appellants.[*] No. 38944.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. May 11, 1967. [*] Reported in 427 P.2d 705. [1] Searches and Seizures — As Incident of Arrest — Arrest as Pretext for Search. In order for a search without a warrant […]

400 P.2d 769 WALTER H. PHILIPP, Appellant, v. THE STATE OF WASHINGTON et al., Respondents.[*] No. 37339.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. April 8, 1965. [*] Reported in 400 P.2d 769. Appeal from a judgment of the Superior Court for Thurston County, No. 35016, Raymond W. Clifford, J., entered August 26, 1963. Affirmed. Action […]

383 P.2d 504 E.P. TITUS et al., Respondents, v. TACOMA SMELTERMEN’S UNION LOCAL NO. 25, INTERNATIONAL UNION OF MINE, MILL AND SMELTER WORKERS et al., Appellants.[*] No. 36137.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. July 3, 1963. [*] Reported in 383 P.2d 504. [1]Contracts — Interference by Third Party — Liability. While a person may […]

175 P.3d 1093 State, Respondent, v. Paynter, Petitioner. No. 79910-5.The Supreme Court of Washington. January 8, 2008. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 34004-6-II, December 19, 2006. Dispositions of Petitions for Review and Selected Motions for Discretionary Review. Denied.

922 P.2d 97 State, Respondent, v. Aiolupotea, Petitioner. No. 64010-6.The Supreme Court of Washington. September 4, 1996. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, March 8, 1996, 80 Wn. App. 1070. Denied September 4, 1996. Page 1032

158 P.2d 78 GEORGE WELLINGTON STODDARD, Appellant, v. KING COUNTY, Respondent.[1] No. 29519.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. April 19, 1945. [1] Reported in 158 P.2d 78. [1] COUNTIES — CONTRACTS — POWERS OF COUNTY BOARD — EMPLOYMENT — BURDEN OF PROOF. In an action by an architect against a county for services, the […]

245 P.3d 773 State, Petitioner, v. Reanier, Respondent. The Supreme Court of Washington. No. 85038-1. January 4, 2011. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 63717-7-I, August 2, 2010, 157 Wn. App. 194. Denied

78 P.2d 603 THOMAS A.E. LALLY, as Receiver, Appellant, v. J.A. ANDERSON et al., Respondents. No. 26935. Department One.The Supreme Court of Washington. April 27, 1938. [1] BANKS AND BANKING — INSOLVENCY AND RECEIVERS — STOCKHOLDERS — SUPERADDED OR STATUTORY LIABILITY ON INSOLVENCY — NATIONAL BANKS. The liability of the stockholders of a national bank […]

90 P.2d 257, 93 P.2d 1120 THOMAS E. SMITH, Respondent, v. ELDRIDGE MOTORS, INC., Appellant. A.E. WHEELER, Respondent, v. ELDRIDGE MOTORS, INC., Appellant. No. 27348. Department Two.The Supreme Court of Washington. May 4, 1939. [1] AUTOMOBILES — MASTER AND SERVANT — INJURIES TO THIRD PERSONS — SCOPE OF EMPLOYMENT — OWNERSHIP OF VEHICLE — PRIMA […]

220 P.2d 338 PAUL ELLIOTT, Respondent, v. KARL L. FISCHER, Appellant.[1] No. 31391.The Supreme Court of Washington. July 10, 1950. [1] Reported in 220 P.2d 338. [1] VENDOR AND PURCHASER — FRAUD — RESCISSION BY PURCHASER — ACTIONS — EVIDENCE — SUFFICIENCY. In an action to rescind a contract to purchase a dairy farm, cows, […]

259 P.3d 244 Certification From the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Washington in MATTHEW CUDNEY, Plaintiff, v. ALSCO, INC., Defendant. No. 83124-6.The Supreme Court of Washington.Argued January 12, 2010. Decided September 1, 2011. Page 525 Appeal from the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Washington, No. CV-08-314-LRS, Lonny […]

55 P.2d 615 JOE GABALIS, Appellant, v. CHARLIE CAMPBELL et al., Respondents. No. 25962. Department One.The Supreme Court of Washington. March 9, 1936. [1] APPEAL AND ERROR (418) — REVIEW — FINDINGS. Where the testimony is in hopeless conflict and the trial court saw and heard the witnesses, its finding is entitled to great weight, […]

7 P.2d 29 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, on the Relation of The City of Seattle, Respondent, v. NORTHERN PACIFIC RAILWAY COMPANY et al., Respondents, PACIFIC COAST RAILROAD COMPANY, Appellant. No. 23288. En Banc.The Supreme Court of Washington. January 26, 1932. [1] MUNICIPAL CORPORATIONS (27) — RAILROADS (31) — GOVERNMENTAL FUNCTIONS — JUDICIAL SUPERVISION — CONSTRUCTION […]

954 P.2d 250 MISSION SPRINGS, INC., ET AL., Appellants, v. THE CITY OF SPOKANE, ET AL., Respondents. No. 63836-5.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc.Argued January 21, 1997. Decided April 23, 1998. Page 948 [EDITORS’ NOTE: THIS PAGE CONTAINS HEADNOTES. HEADNOTES ARE NOT AN OFFICIAL PRODUCT OF THE COURT, THEREFORE THEY ARE NOT DISPLAYED.] Page […]

131 P.2d 148 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. WALLACE H. MOORE, Appellant.[1] No. 28768.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. November 25, 1942. [1] Reported in 131 P.2d 148. [1] CRIMINAL LAW — APPEAL FROM JUSTICE COURT — DISMISSAL FOR LACK OF DILIGENCE. A motion to dismiss an appeal from a conviction in justice […]

617 P.2d 739 In the Matter of the Personal Restraint of THEODORE HARRIS, ET AL, Petitioners. Nos. 46710, 46712, 46713.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. October 2, 1980. [1] Mental Health — Criminal Law — Insanity — Commitment — Civil or Criminal Procedure. A prosecutor has no discretion to seek to have a person […]

510 P.2d 206 PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 2 OF GRANT COUNTY et al., Respondents, v. THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Appellant. Nos. 41996, 41997.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. May 17, 1973. [1] Taxation — Commerce — Tax on Interstate Commerce — Validity — Determination. The characterization of a tax is not determinative of its […]

91 P.2d 1020 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. EARL TALBOTT, Appellant. No. 27484. Department One.The Supreme Court of Washington. June 30, 1939. [1] CRIMINAL LAW — TRIAL — VERDICT — CERTAINTY — APPLICATION TO SEVERAL COUNTS. In a prosecution for murder charged in two counts, one for murder while engaged in committing, attempting to […]

595 P.2d 544 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. LAURENCE GERALD BAUER, Appellant. No. 45261.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. May 24, 1979. [1] Statutes — Construction — Language Used — In General. Meaning should be given to each word in a statute, if possible. [2] Parent and Child — Nonsupport — Elements of […]

503 P.2d 741 SAMUEL GAIL LEONARD, Respondent, v. THE CITY OF SEATTLE et al., Appellants. No. 42199.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. November 15, 1972. [1] Declaratory Judgment — Serving Attorney General — Necessity — Waiver. The requirement of RCW 7.24.110 that the Attorney General be served with a copy of pleadings seeking to […]

367 P.2d 985 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, on the Relation of Arnold R. Zempel, Plaintiff, v. ROBERT TWITCHELL, Defendant and Relator, THE SUPERIOR COURT FOR SNOHOMISH COUNTY, William J. Wilkins, Judge, Respondent.[*] No. 35956.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. January 12, 1962. [*] Reported in 367 P.2d 985. [1] CIVIL PROCEDURE — PLEADINGS AND […]

35 P.2d 54 ALEXANDER ANTHONY, Appellant, v. THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRIES, Respondent. No. 25050. Department One.The Supreme Court of Washington. August 13, 1934. [1] MASTER AND SERVANT (121-2) — REMEDIES UNDER WORKMEN’S COMPENSATION ACT — CAUSE OF DEATH — EVIDENCE — SUFFICIENCY. The decision of the department disallowing a workman’s claim being prima […]

1 P.2d 872 GEO. H. FUNK et al., Appellants, v. INLAND POWER LIGHT COMPANY et al., Respondents. No. 23152. Department Two.The Supreme Court of Washington. August 12, 1931. [1] EMINENT DOMAIN (59, 165) — COMPENSATION — INJURING PROPERTY — REMOTE CONSEQUENCES — REMEDIES OF OWNERS — INJUNCTION. A non-riparian owner of timber lands near a […]

140 P.3d 593 STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. GEORGE RICHARD CROMWELL and JENNIFER SHIRLEY REYNOLDS-CROMWELL, Petitioners. No. 77356-4The Supreme Court of Washington, En Banc. Filed: August 10, 2006 Appeal from Superior Court, King County. 01-1-08547-2. Honorable Richard F McDermott. Counsel for Petitioner(s), Kathryn A. Russell Selk, Russell Selk Law Office, 1037 NE 65th St Box […]

616 P.2d 612 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. BRENT R. ANDERSON, Appellant. No. 46189.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. August 21, 1980. [1] Criminal Law — Trial — Time of Trial — Delayed Arraignment — Application of Rule. Under former versions of CrR 3.3, which began the speedy trial period at the time […]

1 P.2d 213 MARY BARCOTT, by her Guardian ad Litem, John Barcott, Respondent, v. GEORGE L. STANDRING et al., Appellants. KATIE BARCOTT et al., Respondents, v. GEORGE L. STANDRING et al., Appellants. No. 23161. Department One.The Supreme Court of Washington. July 9, 1931. [1] HIGHWAYS (52) — NEGLIGENT USE — ACTS IN EMERGENCIES. An automobile […]

186 P.2d 908 M.L. DENNISON, Appellant, v. CHARLES H. HARDEN et al., Respondents.[1] No. 30243.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. November 20, 1947. [1] Reported in 186 P.2d 908. [1] TRIAL — RECEPTION OF EVIDENCE — EFFECT OF FAILURE TO OBJECT — PAROL EVIDENCE. The parol evidence rule is a rule of substantive law; […]

299 P.2d 570 In the Matter of the Application for a Writ of Habeas Corpus of ROGER JAMES KAHLER, Petitioner, v. P.J. SQUIRE, as Superintendent of the State Reformatory, Respondent.[1] No. 33615.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. July 3, 1956. [1] Reported in 299 P.2d 570. Application filed in the supreme court December 29, […]

576 P.2d 44 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, ET AL, Respondents, v. VIRGINIA MACK, Appellant. ROBERT A. SPOONER, Appellant, v. THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, ET AL, Respondents. DANIEL LEE HENDRICKSON, Appellant, v. THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, ET AL, Respondents. No. 44746.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. March 9, 1978. [1] Courts of Limited Jurisdiction — […]

654 P.2d 1199 KING COUNTY, Petitioner, v. IRENE PRIMEAU, Respondent. No. 48472-4.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. December 9, 1982. [1] Searches and Seizures — Administrative Search — Opportunity To Consent — Necessity — Statutory Language. Under an ordinance providing for the entry onto private property to inspect for compliance with land use or […]

6 P.2d 416 A.J. HOTTEL, Respondent, v. C.E. SWANSON, Appellant. No. 23197. Department One.The Supreme Court of Washington. January 7, 1932. [1] LOGS AND LOGGING (3) — CONTRACTS FOR CUTTING OR HAULING. The evidence sustains findings that no rent was to be charged against a party to a logging contract, where he testified to that […]

224 P.3d 774 State, Respondent, v. Reesman, Petitioner. No. 83569-1.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. 37520-6-II, August 13, 2009, 151 Wn. App. 1044. Review Order. Denied