The Supreme Court of Washington. 2001. State, Respondent, v. Biggness, Petitioner, No. 70588-7. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, October 23, 2000, 103 Wn. App. 1002. Denied May 1, 2001. Berry, et al., Respondent, v. Crown Cork Seal Co., Defendant, Saberhagen Holding, Inc., Petitioner, No. 70590-9. Petition for review of […]
Category: Washington Supreme Court Opinions
IN RE OLYMPIC NATIONAL AGENCIES, INC., 74 Wn.2d 1 (1968)
442 P.2d 246 In the Matter of the Dissolution of OLYMPIC NATIONAL AGENCIES, INC. JOSEPH A. ZIMMERMAN, JR., Appellant, v. STEPHEN S. SELAK et al., Respondents.[*] No. 39135.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. June 13, 1968. [*] Reported in 442 P.2d 246. [1] Corporations — Incorporation and Organization — Nature of Charter — Construction. […]
AVENETTI v. BROWN, 158 Wn. 517 (1930)
291 P. 469 ANTONIA AVENETTI, Respondent, v. HARRY L. BROWN, as Administrator, et al., Appellants. No. 22518. Department Two.The Supreme Court of Washington. September 22, 1930. [1] SPECIFIC PERFORMANCE (25) — WILLS (8-1) — CONTRACTS ENFORCEABLE — CONTRACTS TO DEVISE — PAROL CONTRACTS. An oral contract to devise all decedent’s property to his sister, in […]
DISPOSITIONS OF PETITIONS FOR REVIEW, 108 Wn.2d 1035 (1987)
The Supreme Court of Washington. Champagne, et al, Respondents, v. Spokane Humane Soc’y, et al, Petitioners, No. 54080-2. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, May 28, 1987, 47 Wn. App. 887. Denied September 1, 1987. In re Matthews. Department of Social Health Servs., Respondent, v. Matthews, Petitioner, No. 54026-8. Petition […]
MILLER v. STATON, 64 Wn.2d 837 (1964)
394 P.2d 799 ROY L. MILLER et al., Appellants, v. RALPH E. STATON et al., Respondents.[*] No. 36760.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. August 6, 1964. [*] Reported in 394 P.2d 799. [1] Trial — Conduct of Counsel — Instruction to Disregard — Effect. While an instruction to the jury to disregard an improper […]
BAR ASS’N v. GREAT WESTERN FEDERAL, 91 Wn.2d 48 (1978)
586 P.2d 870 WASHINGTON STATE BAR ASSOCIATION, Respondent, v. GREAT WESTERN UNION FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, ET AL, Appellants. No. 45350.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. November 16, 1978. [1] Appeal and Error — Findings of Fact — Failure To Assign Error — Effect. When no error is assigned to findings of fact […]
STATE v. PRITCHETT, 165 Wn.2d 1015 (2009)
State, Respondent, v. Pritchett, Petitioner. In re Personal Restraint of Pritchett. No. 81877-1.The Supreme Court of Washington. January 6, 2009. [EDITOR’S NOTE: This case is unpublished as indicated by the issuing court.] Petitions for review of decisions of the Court of Appeals, Nos. 26078-0-III and 26418-1-III, June 16, 2008. Denied.
STATE v. TRICKETT, 162 Wn.2d 1009 (2008)
175 P.3d 1093 State, Respondent, v. Trickett, Petitioner. No. 79890-7.The Supreme Court of Washington. January 8, 2008. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 34250-2-II, January 30, 2007, 136 Wn. App. 1056. Dispositions of Petitions for Review and Selected Motions for Discretionary Review. Denied.
STATE v. BRENT, 30 Wn.2d 286 (1948)
191 P.2d 682 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Appellant, v. HAROLD THEODORE BRENT, Respondent.[1] No. 30170.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. March 26, 1948. [1] Reported in 191 P.2d 682. [1] CRIMINAL LAW — MOTIONS FOR NEW TRIAL — STATUTORY PROVISIONS AS TO NEW TRIAL. The statute applicable to a motion for new trial in […]
PRESTA v. McCLENDON, 129 Wn.2d 1027 (1996)
922 P.2d 98 Presta, Petitioner, v. McClendon, et al., Respondents. No. 64037-8.The Supreme Court of Washington. September 3, 1996. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, January 8, 1996, 82 Wn. App. 1062. Denied September 3, 1996.
NATIONAL CITY BANK v. INTERNAT. TRADING CO., 167 Wn. 311 (1932)
9 P.2d 81 THE NATIONAL CITY BANK OF SEATTLE, Respondent, v. INTERNATIONAL TRADING COMPANY OF AMERICA, INC., et al., Appellants. No. 23545. Department One.The Supreme Court of Washington. March 22, 1932. [1] DISMISSAL AND NONSUIT (21) — INVOLUNTARY — WANT OF PROSECUTION. Delay in prosecuting a suit and counterclaim for about ten years does not […]
BARBEE MILL CO. v. STATE, 43 Wn.2d 353 (1953)
261 P.2d 418 BARBEE MILL COMPANY, Appellant, v. THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent.[1] No. 32302.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. September 29, 1953. [1] Reported in 261 P.2d 418. [1] EVIDENCE — PRESUMPTIONS — OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF OFFICERS. In the absence of evidence to the contrary, public officers are presumed to have performed their […]
STATE v. KARCH, 131 Wn.2d 1019 (1997)
State, Respondent, v. Karch, Petitioner. No. 64871-9.The Supreme Court of Washington. April 3, 1997. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, September 27, 1996, 83 Wn. App. 1024. Denied April 3, 1997.
DISPOSITIONS OF PETITIONS FOR REVIEW, 108 Wn.2d 1007 (1987)
The Supreme Court of Washington. Krauklis, et al, Petitioners, v. Miller, Respondent, No. 53636-8. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, January 21, 1987, 46 Wn. App. 1036. Denied March 31, 1987. State, Respondent, v. Jendrey, Petitioner. State, Respondent, v. Herriges, Petitioner. State, Respondent, v. Haws, Petitioner, No. 53525-6. Petitions for […]
ETEL v. GRUBB, 157 Wn. 311 (1930)
288 P. 931 W.A. ETEL, Respondent, v. S.W. GRUBB et al., Appellants. No. 22208. En Banc.The Supreme Court of Washington. June 10, 1930. [1] MASTER AND SERVANT (90, 141) — MASTER’S LIABILITY FOR INJURIES TO SERVANT — RISKS ASSUMED BY SERVANT — SIMPLE OR COMMON TOOLS. A ten-foot orchard ladder used in picking apples is […]
ALLIS-CHALMERS MFG. CO. v. ASMUSSEN, 14 Wn.2d 242 (1942)
127 P.2d 681 ALLIS-CHALMERS MANUFACTURING COMPANY, Respondent, v. A.A. ASMUSSEN, Appellant.[1] No. 28665.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. July 13, 1942. [1] Reported in 127 P.2d 681. [1] CORPORATIONS — CAPACITY TO SUE — STATUTORY PROVISIONS. Under Rem. Rev. Stat. (Sup.), § 3836-12, no corporation may commence or maintain any action in this state […]
IN RE LUNDIN, 59 Wn.2d 909 (1962)
371 P.2d 275 In the Matter of the Adoption of ROBERT MICHAEL LUNDIN et al., Minors.[*] No. 35984.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. May 10, 1962. [*] Reported in 371 P.2d 275. [1] ADOPTION — VACATION OF DECREE — PERSONS ENTITLED — STATUS OF PETITIONER — EFFECT ON MOTION OF INTERESTED PERSON FILED PENDENTE […]
STATE v. R.S., 131 Wn.2d 1012 (1997)
State, Respondent, v. R.S., Petitioner. No. 64802-6.The Supreme Court of Washington. March 5, 1997. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, September 16, 1996, 83 Wn. App. 1019. Denied March 5, 1997.
WAMPLER v. WAMPLER, 25 Wn.2d 258 (1946)
170 P.2d 316 MARIE E. WAMPLER, Appellant, v. KIAH WAMPLER, Respondent.[1] No. 29935.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. June 21, 1946. [1] Reported in 170 P.2d 316. [1] DIVORCE — JURISDICTION — DOMICILE OF PARTIES. In a divorce action, proof of residence is essential, and a divorce obtained with the aid of assumed residence […]
IN RE BROWNE’S ESTATE, 193 Wn. 166 (1938)
74 P.2d 913 In the Matter of the Estate of GEORGE A. BROWNE, Deceased. HENRIETTA RIDGELY BROWNE, Respondent, v. CHARLOTTE MUNDEM, Appellant. No. 26804. Department Two.The Supreme Court of Washington. January 4, 1938. [1] WILLS — VALIDITY — ATTESTATION — EVIDENCE — SUFFICIENCY. Findings that a purported will was void for want of proof of […]
STATE v. LA BELLE, 150 Wn. 398 (1928)
273 P. 193 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. TOM LA BELLE, Appellant. No. 21389. Department One.The Supreme Court of Washington. December 31, 1928. [1] INTOXICATING LIQUOR (30, 50) — ILLEGAL POSSESSION — EVIDENCE — SUFFICIENCY. The illegal possession of intoxicating liquor is a question for the jury, in view of the presumption from finding […]
STATE v. MARRAZZO, 170 Wn.2d 1018 (2011)
245 P.3d 773 State, Respondent, v. Marrazzo, Petitioner. The Supreme Court of Washington. No. 85046-1. January 4, 2011. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 38542-2-II, August 3, 2010, 157 Wn. App. 1020. Denied
IN RE WELFARE C.S., 168 Wn.2d 51 (2010)
225 P.3d 953 In the Matter of the Welfare of C.S.[†] . No. 81720-1.The Supreme Court of Washington.Argued October 13, 2009. Decided January 21, 2010. [†] For purposes of this opinion, the minor child’s initials are used in place of his name. Page 52 Appeal from the Superior Court for Ferry County, No. 05-7-00023-8. Allen […]
HAGA v. SEATTLE, 3 Wn.2d 31 (1940)
99 P.2d 623 OTTAR B. HAGA et al., Appellants, v. THE CITY OF SEATTLE, Respondent.[1] No. 27750.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. February 27, 1940. [1] Reported in 99 P.2d 623. [1] MUNICIPAL CORPORATIONS — EMPLOYEES — RECOVERY OF BACK SALARY — WRONGFUL SEPARATION — EVIDENCE — SUFFICIENCY. In an action by a city […]
IN RE HARMON v. CRANOR, 41 Wn.2d 530 (1952)
250 P.2d 236 In the Matter of the Application for a Writ of Habeas Corpus of GLADYS HARMON, Petitioner, v. JOHN R. CRANOR, as Superintendent of the State Penitentiary, Respondent.[1] No. 32271.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. November 20, 1952. [1] Reported in 250 P.2d 236. [1] HABEAS CORPUS — PROCEEDINGS — SCOPE OF […]
MASON v. BON MARCHE CORP., 64 Wn.2d 177 (1964)
390 P.2d 997 OLLIE MASON, Respondent, v. THE BON MARCHE CORPORATION, Appellant.[*] No. 36952.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. April 9, 1964. [*] Reported in 390 P.2d 997. [1] Evidence — Photographs and Pictures — Admissibility. Pictures which accurately represent the true state or condition of the thing depicted are admissible if they have […]
IN RE WILLIAMS’ ESTATE, 167 Wn. 524 (1932)
10 P.2d 219 In the Matter of the Estate of O.B. WILLIAMS, Deceased. WILLIAM W. WOODCOCK et al., Appellants, v. E.S. McCORD et al., Executors and Trustees, Respondents. No. 23501. En Banc.The Supreme Court of Washington. April 8, 1932. [1] WILLS (73) — CONSTRUCTION OF TESTAMENTARY TRUST — CESTUI QUE TRUSTS — CERTAINTY. A will […]
STATE v. POWELL, 142 Wn. 463 (1927)
253 P. 645 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. O.W. POWELL, Appellant. No. 20056. Department Two.The Supreme Court of Washington. February 25, 1927. [1] INTOXICATING LIQUOR (49) — CRIMINAL PROSECUTION — EVIDENCE — ADMISSIBILITY. The testimony of a chemist concerning the nature of intoxicating liquor is admissible and may be sufficient on the question of […]
MORRIS v. BLAKER, 118 Wn.2d 133 (1992)
821 P.2d 482 JAMES K. MORRIS, Appellant, v. ARNOLD H. BLAKER, ET AL, Respondents. No. 56758-1.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. January 2, 1992. [1] Statutes — Construction — Ambiguity — Legislative Intent. When the meaning of a statute is not plain and unambiguous on its face, a court will apply principles of statutory […]
HANSEN BAKING CO. v. SEATTLE, 48 Wn.2d 737 (1956)
296 P.2d 670 HANSEN BAKING CO., Respondent, v. THE CITY OF SEATTLE et al., Appellants.[1] No. 33419.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. April 26, 1956. [1] Reported in 296 P.2d 670. [1] LICENSES — TAXATION — BUSINESS AND OCCUPATION TAX — MUNICIPAL CORPORATIONS — ADMINISTRATIVE RULINGS — WHAT CONSTITUTES. A letter from a city […]
WARNECKE v. WARNECKE, 28 Wn.2d 259 (1947)
182 P.2d 699 LOUIS F. WARNECKE, Appellant, v. BARBARA J. WARNECKE, Respondent.[1] No. 30209.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. June 26, 1947. [1] Reported in 182 P.2d 699. [1] DIVORCE — CUSTODY OF CHILDREN — GROUNDS FOR AWARD — WELFARE OF CHILD. In determining the custody of the children of divorced parents, the welfare […]
HOUSING AUTHORITY ETC. v. SEATTLE, 56 Wn.2d 10 (1960)
351 P.2d 117 HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF SEATTLE, Respondent, v. THE CITY OF SEATTLE et al., Appellants.[1] No. 34916.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. April 14, 1960. [1] Reported in 351 P.2d 117. [1] MUNICIPAL CORPORATIONS — CONTRACTS — CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION. Under an agreement between the city of Seattle and the […]
PEARSON v. ADAMS COMPANY, 154 Wn. 630 (1929)
283 P. 194 HAROLD PEARSON, by his Guardian ad litem Nels Pearson, Appellant, v. REX F. ADAMS COMPANY et al., Respondents. No. 21984. Department Two.The Supreme Court of Washington. December 17, 1929. [1] MUNICIPAL CORPORATIONS (379, 383) — MUTUAL RIGHTS AT CROSSINGS — CONTRIBUTORY NEGLIGENCE — PROXIMATE CAUSE. The failure of the driver of an […]
STATE v. BARAJAS, 169 Wn.2d 1020 (2010)
State, Respondent, v. Barajas, Petitioner. In re Personal Restraint of Barajas. No. 84472-1.The Supreme Court of Washington. September 7, 2010. [EDITOR’S NOTE: This case is unpublished as indicated by the issuing court.] Petition for review of decisions of the Court of Appeals, Nos. 27772-1-III and 28301-1-III, March 19, 2010. Denied.
STATE v. SCHOEL, 54 Wn.2d 388 (1959)
341 P.2d 481 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. WARREN W. SCHOEL, Appellant.[1] No. 34572.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. July 2, 1959. [1] Reported in 341 P.2d 481. [1] CONSTITUTIONAL LAW — DUE PROCESS — FORMER JEOPARDY. The universal doctrine that no person shall be twice put in jeopardy for the same offense […]
AUTOSOX, USA, INC. v. ZURICH, 153 Wn.2d 1005 (2005)
103 P.3d 1248 Autosox, USA, Inc., et al., Petitioners, v. Zurich N. Am. et al., Respondents. No. 75568-0.The Supreme Court of Washington. January 4, 2005. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 21576-8-III, April 29, 2004, 121 Wn. App. 422. Denied. Page 1006
FAIRBROOK v. METRO. KING COUNTY, 161 Wn.2d 1004 (2007)
166 P.3d 718 Fairbrook, Petitioner, v. Metro. King County, Respondent. No. 79382-4.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. 56627-0-I, August 14, 2006, 134 Wn. App. 1038. Denied.
PETELLE v. BECK, 162 Wn. 497 (1931)
298 P. 694 ANNA PETELLE, as Administratrix, Appellant, v. B.C. BECK et al., Respondents. No. 22803. Department Two.The Supreme Court of Washington. May 8, 1931. [1] TRIAL (42-2) — CONDUCT OF COUNSEL — RECEPTION OF EVIDENCE. In an action for wrongful death, reversible error can not be predicated upon propounding a question to a witness […]
LONE STAR INDUS. v. DEP’T OF REVENUE, 97 Wn.2d 630 (1982)
647 P.2d 1013 LONE STAR INDUSTRIES, INC., Appellant, v. THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, Respondent. No. 48260-8.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. July 8, 1982. [1] Taxation — Sales Tax — Retail Sale — Ingredient of Finished Product. The purchase of a nonchemical material which supplies essential ingredients or components of the finished product is […]
HAYES v. HULSWIT, 73 Wn.2d 796 (1968)
440 P.2d 849 ADA E. HAYES, Appellant, v. FRANKLIN F. HULSWIT et al., Respondents.[*] No. 38992.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. May 9, 1968. [*] Reported in 440 P.2d 849. [1] Trial — Taking Case From Jury — Sufficiency of Evidence. A challenge to the sufficiency of the evidence admits the truth of the […]
THOMPSON v. DEPT. OF LABOR INDUSTRIES, 194 Wn. 396 (1938)
78 P.2d 170 MAURICE THOMPSON, Respondent, v. THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRIES, Appellant. No. 26853. Department One.The Supreme Court of Washington. April 14, 1938. [1] MASTER AND SERVANT — WORKMEN’S COMPENSATION — PERSONS PROTECTED AND ENTITLED TO CLASSIFICATION — MEMBERS OF NATIONAL GUARD — STATUTES. Members of the national guard are not entitled to […]
JENKINS v. DEP’T OF SOC., 167 Wn.2d 1013 (2009)
223 P.3d 1157 In re Dependency of Jenkins. Jenkins, Petitioner, v. Dep’t of Soc. Health Servs., Respondent. No. 83516-1.The Supreme Court of Washington. December 2, 2009. [EDITOR’S NOTE: This case is unpublished as indicated by the issuing court.] Motion for discretionary review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, Nos. 61849-1-I, 62340-1-I, and 62341-9-I, […]
WALLACE v. THOMAS, 193 Wn. 582 (1938)
76 P.2d 1032 DORA A. WALLACE, as Administratrix and Individually, Appellant, v. CLIFFORD THOMAS et al., Respondents. DAIRY COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff, v. DORA A. WALLACE, as Administratrix and Individually, Appellant, SECURITY STATE BANK et al., Respondents. No. 26925. Department One.The Supreme Court of Washington. February 28, 1938. [1] DRAINS — ASSESSMENTS AND TAXES — SALES […]
PILLSBURY FLOUR MILLS v. INDEPENDENT BAK., 165 Wn. 360 (1931)
5 P.2d 517 PILLSBURY FLOUR MILLS, INC., Appellant, v. INDEPENDENT BAKERY, INC., Respondent. No. 23303. Department Two.The Supreme Court of Washington. December 1, 1931. [1] SALES (10, 19) — CONTRACT — VALIDITY — OFFER TO BUY AND ACCEPTANCE — CONFIRMATION OF ORDER — WAIVER. Where a salesman’s order for flour, to be delivered in installments, […]
EUBANKS v. KIELSMEIER, 171 Wn. 484 (1933)
18 P.2d 48 J.H. EUBANKS et al., Respondents, v. E.H. KIELSMEIER et al., Appellants. No. 24086. Department Two.The Supreme Court of Washington. January 25, 1933. [1] JOINT ADVENTURES (1) — ELEMENTS OF CONTRACT — HOST AND GUEST — AUTOMOBILE TRIP. The purchase of, or agreement to provide, the gasoline for an automobile owned and operated […]
STATE v. HULL, 182 Wn. 681 (1935)
48 P.2d 225 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent v. C.H. HULL, Appellant. No. 25707. Department One.The Supreme Court of Washington. August 8, 1935. [1] INDICTMENT AND INFORMATION (74) — DUPLICITY — SEVERAL MODES OF COMMITTING SAME OFFENSE. An information charging the commission of manslaughter in three different ways is good if any one of the […]
STATE v. HEDIN, 67 Wn.2d 542 (1965)
408 P.2d 245 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. RAMONA LILA HEDIN, Defendant, ROBERT ROLAND HUMISTON, Appellant.[*] No. 37879.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. December 2, 1965. [*] Reported in 408 P.2d 245. [1] Jury — Consideration of Instructions — Presumptions. It is presumed that a jury considers and follows all of the court’s […]
CASHMERE VALLEY BANK v. PAC. FRUIT P. CO., 198 Wn. 363 (1939)
88 P.2d 579 CASHMERE VALLEY BANK, Respondent, v. PACIFIC FRUIT PRODUCE COMPANY, Appellant. No. 27330. Department Two.The Supreme Court of Washington. March 24, 1939. [1] CHATTEL MORTGAGES — LIEN OF MORTGAGE — SCOPE AND EXTENT — PRIORITIES. A chattel mortgage on a growing fruit crop for moneys advanced to the grower, duly filed and accompanied […]
HEUCHAN v. HEUCHAN, 38 Wn.2d 207 (1951)
228 P.2d 470 MABEL VIOLA HEUCHAN, Respondent, v. NORMAN J. HEUCHAN, Appellant.[1] No. 31550.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. March 9, 1951. [1] Reported in 228 P.2d 470. [1] DIVORCE — ALIMONY — MODIFICATION OF DECREE — CONTINUING JURISDICTION. The jurisdiction of the court rendering a decree of divorce is continuing as to the […]
SAMUEL’S FURNITURE v. ECOLOGY, 147 Wn.2d 440 (2002)
54 P.3d 1194 SAMUEL’S FURNITURE, INC., JAFFA HOLDINGS, INC., and CITY OF FERNDALE, Petitioners v. STATE OF WASHINGTON, DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY, Respondent. No. 71181-0.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc.Oral Argument Date: January 17, 2002. Filed: October 3, 2002. ORDER CHANGING OPINION, February 02, 2003 ORDER DENYING FURTHER RECONSIDERATION Page 441 [EDITORS’ NOTE: THIS PAGE […]
STATE v. WILLIAMS, 169 Wn.2d 1031 (2010)
241 P.3d 786 State, Respondent, v. Williams, Petitioner. No. 84770-3.The Supreme Court of Washington. October 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. 37450-1-II, February 23, 2010, 154 Wn. App. 1042. Denied.
GEORGE v. RODINE, 38 Wn.2d 497 (1951)
230 P.2d 608 JERRY GEORGE, Respondent, v. JOHN C. RODINE et al., Appellants.[1] No. 31601.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. April 26, 1951. [1] Reported in 230 P.2d 608. [1] ESTOPPEL — GROUNDS — INCONSISTENT CLAIM IN PRIOR LITIGATION — WITNESSES. Where an earnest money agreement provided that in case of forfeiture the earnest […]
IN RE SHOEMAKER, 128 Wn.2d 116 (1995)
904 P.2d 1150 In the Matter of the Marriage of JOHN A. SHOEMAKER, Petitioner, and PAMELA RUSHING, Respondent. No. 62169-1.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. November 9, 1995. Page 117 John A. Shoemaker, pro se; and Michael W. Louden o Dancey, Cassady, Louden, for petitioner. The Paja Law Firm, by Marilyn G. Paja; and […]
DISPOSITIONS OF PETITIONS FOR REVIEW[†] , 122 Wn.2d 1008 (1993)
The Supreme Court of Washington. [†] Dispositions of Court of Appeals Commissioner rulings are identified by case names not in italic. State, Respondent, v. Nguyen, Petitioner, No. 60476-2. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, March 8, 1993, 68 Wn. App. 906. Denied September 2, 1993. State, Respondent, v. Le, Petitioner, […]
ALBICE v. PREMIER MORTG. SERVS. OF WASH., INC., 170 Wn.2d 1029 (2011)
249 P.3d 623 Albice et al., Respondents, v. Premier Mortg. Servs. of Wash., Inc., et al., Defendants, Dickinson et al., Petitioners. Dickinson, Petitioner, v. Albice et al., Respondents. No. 85260-0.The Supreme Court of Washington. February 2, 2011. Petition for review of decisions of the Court of Appeals, No. 39265-8-II, September 28, 2010, 157 Wn. App. […]
STATE v. FIDELITY CASUALTY CO., 142 Wn. 400 (1927)
253 P. 446 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. FIDELITY CASUALTY COMPANY OF NEW YORK, Appellant. No. 20072. Department Two.The Supreme Court of Washington. February 18, 1927. [1] PRINCIPAL AND SURETY (51) — ACTION ON BOND — CONCLUSIVENESS OF ADJUDICATION AGAINST PRINCIPAL. A judgment against a principal upon a bond, conditioned only to answer for […]
STATE v. HAHN, 106 Wn.2d 885 (1986)
726 P.2d 25 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Petitioner, v. HARLAN HENRY HAHN, Respondent. No. 52314-2.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. October 9, 1986. [1] Criminal Law — Right to Counsel — Waiver — Mental Illness — Validity — Test. A mentally ill criminal defendant may waive his Sixth Amendment right to counsel if he […]
STATE v. LYNN, 73 Wn.2d 117 (1968)
436 P.2d 463 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. DOUGLAS E. LYNN, Appellant.[*] No. 39671.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. January 25, 1968. [*] Reported in 436 P.2d 463. [1] Homicide — Felony Assault-murder — Elements. In order to prove a felony assault-murder charge, the state must prove the commission of the assault by […]
STATE v. GRONQUIST, 131 Wn.2d 1016 (1997)
State, Respondent, v. Gronquist, Petitioner. No. 64811-5.The Supreme Court of Washington. April 2, 1997. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, August 19, 1996, 82 Wn. App. 1066. Denied April 2, 1997.
DISPOSITIONS OF PETITIONS FOR REVIEW, 95 Wn.2d 1003 (1980)
The Supreme Court of Washington. State, Respondent, v. Olson, Petitioner, No. 47448-6. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, October 23, 1980, 27 Wn. App. 1027. Denied January 19, 1981. In re Adoption of Baby Girl K, No. 47428-1. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, July […]
McGUIRE v. UNITED BROTHERHOOD ETC., 50 Wn.2d 699 (1957)
314 P.2d 439 JOHN E. McGUIRE et al., Appellants, v. UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS OF AMERICA, LOCAL NO. 470, et al., Respondents.[1] No. 33807.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. August 15, 1957. [1] Reported in 314 P.2d 439. [1] APPEAL AND ERROR — REVIEW — FINDINGS — UNDISPUTED EVIDENCE. The rule that […]
GUFFEY v. STATE, 103 Wn.2d 144 (1984)
690 P.2d 1163 MICHEAL J. GUFFEY, ET AL, Appellants, v. THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, ET AL, Respondents. No. 49875-0.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. November 15, 1984. [1] Torts — Outrage — Reasonable Performance of Statutory Duty. Performing statutorily mandated duties in a manner which is reasonable under the circumstances does not constitute the […]
MUTUAL OF ENUMCLAW v. JEROME, 122 Wn.2d 157 (1993)
856 P.2d 1095 MUTUAL OF ENUMCLAW INSURANCE COMPANY, Petitioner, v. JOSEPH JEROME, JR., ET AL, Respondents. No. 59738-3.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. August 26, 1993. [1] Judgment — Summary Judgment — Review — In General. When reviewing a summary judgment, an appellate court applies the standards of CR 56(c) in the same manner […]
BARNES v. STANDARD OIL CO., 167 Wn. 609 (1932)
9 P.2d 1095 F.G. BARNES et al., Appellants, v. STANDARD OIL COMPANY OF CALIFORNIA, Respondent. No. 23484. Department One.The Supreme Court of Washington. April 11, 1932. [1] LANDLORD AND TENANT (27) — TERMS FOR YEARS — DISTINCTION BETWEEN ASSIGNMENT AND SUBLEASE — RETENTION OF RIGHT OF OCCUPANCY BY ORIGINAL LESSEE — SERVICE STATIONS. A contract […]
DIMMICK v. HUME, 62 Wn.2d 407 (1963)
382 P.2d 642 CYRUS A. DIMMICK, Respondent, v. RICHARD RAYMOND HUME, Appellant.[*] No. 36664.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. June 20, 1963. [*] Reported in 382 P.2d 642. [1]Contempt — Summary Adjudication. A trial court may not summarily find a party guilty of contempt of court except for acts committed in its presence (RCW […]
STATE v. CROOK, 165 Wn.2d 1044 (2009)
State, Respondent, v. Crook, Petitioner. No. 82135-6.The Supreme Court of Washington. April 3, 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, Nos. 26338-0-III and 26339-8-III, May 29, 2008, 146 Wn. App. 24. Denied.
STATE v. CLEPPER, 164 Wn.2d 1037 (2008)
State, Respondent, v. Clepper, Petitioner. No. 81717-1.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. 25252-3-III, May 6, 2008, 144 Wn. App. 1028. Review Orders. Denied.
IN RE DEPENDENCY OF K.S.C. v. STATE, 137 Wn.2d 918 (1999)
976 P.2d 113 In re Dependency of K.S.C., B.D. 11/02/92, Minor Child. BEVERLY JEAN BURRELL, Petitioner, v. STATE OF WASHINGTON, DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL AND HEALTH SERVICES, Respondent. No. 66999-6.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc.Oral Argument Date: February 24, 1999. File Date: May 13, 1999. Page 919 [EDITORS’ NOTE: THIS PAGE CONTAINS HEADNOTES. HEADNOTES ARE […]
STATE v. GOODMAN, 150 Wn.2d 774 (2004)
83 P.3d 410 STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. JAY LAWRENCE GOODMAN, Petitioner. No. 73533-6.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc.Oral Argument Date: October 28, 2003. Filed: January 15, 2004. Page 775 [EDITORS’ NOTE: THIS PAGE CONTAINS HEADNOTES. HEADNOTES ARE NOT AN OFFICIAL PRODUCT OF THE COURT, THEREFORE THEY ARE NOT DISPLAYED.] Page 776 [EDITORS’ NOTE: […]
TUCKER v. MEHLHORN, 140 Wn. 283 (1926)
248 P. 376 PRENTISS TUCKER, Respondent, v. AUGUST MEHLHORN, JR., Defendant, JOEL W. RUSSELL, Appellant. No. 19387. Department One.The Supreme Court of Washington. August 24, 1926. [1] ATTORNEY AND CLIENT (37, 44) — COUNSEL FEES — VALUE OF SERVICES — EVIDENCE. An allowance of $75 as a reasonable attorney’s fee for commencing a suit will […]
STATE v. BAFORO, 146 Wn. 312 (1928)
262 P. 964 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. FRANK BAFORO, Appellant. No. 20908. Department Two.The Supreme Court of Washington. January 6, 1928. [1] CRIMINAL LAW (68, 373) — WITHDRAWAL OF PLEA — VACATION OF JUDGMENT. Under Rem. Comp. Stat., § 2111, requiring a withdrawal of a plea and Id., § 2181, requiring an application […]
IN RE SEATTLE, 56 Wn.2d 541 (1960)
353 P.2d 955 In the Matter of the Petition of THE CITY OF SEATTLE to Acquire Land and Other Property.[1] No. 35156.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. July 7, 1960. [1] Reported in 353 P.2d 955. [1] EMINENT DOMAIN — PROCEEDINGS — NATURE — JURISDICTION. An action to condemn private property for a public […]
STATE v. SELF, 59 Wn.2d 62 (1961)
366 P.2d 193 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. JOSEPH CHESTER SELF, Appellant.[*] No. 35647.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. November 9, 1961. [*] Reported in 366 P.2d 193. [1] CONSTITUTIONAL LAW — DUE PROCESS — CRIMINAL PROSECUTIONS — ADMISSIBILITY OF CONFESSIONS — TEST. In the application of the due-process clause of the federal […]
STATE v. TOMICH, 143 Wn. 364 (1927)
255 P. 122 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Appellant, v. NICK TOMICH, Respondent. THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Appellant, v. VINCE JERKOVITCH, Respondent. THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Appellant, v. MATT LOVRICH, Respondent. THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Appellant, v. FRANK VITALJIC, Respondent. Nos. 20406, 20407, 20408, 20409. Department Two.The Supreme Court of Washington. April 18, 1927. [1] FISH […]
STATE v. CALLAS, 68 Wn.2d 542 (1966)
413 P.2d 962 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. HARRY L. CALLAS, Appellant.[*] In the Matter of the Application for a Writ of Habeas Corpus of HARRY L. CALLAS, Petitioner, v. JACK D. PORTER, as Sheriff of King County, Respondent. Nos. 38318, 38656.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. May 5, 1966. [*] Reported in […]
STATE v. MALONE, 106 Wn.2d 607 (1986)
724 P.2d 364 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Appellant, v. JOHNNY LEE MALONE, Respondent. No. 52330-4.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. September 4, 1986. [1] Statutes — Construction — Meaning of Words — Ordinary Meaning — Legislative Purpose. Statutory language is given its plain and ordinary meaning so as to give effect to the Legislature’s […]
GALVAN v. UNIV. OF WASH., 165 Wn.2d 1015 (2009)
Galvan, Petitioner, v. Univ. of Wash., Respondent. No. 81907-6.The Supreme Court of Washington. January 6, 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. 61151-8-I, June 9, 2008, 145 Wn. App. 1007. Denied.
READ v. DEPT. LABOR INDUSTRIES, 163 Wn. 251 (1931)
1 P.2d 234 ORVIL M. READ, Respondent, v. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRIES, Appellant. No. 22961. Department One.The Supreme Court of Washington. June 29, 1931. [1] MASTER AND SERVANT (121-2) — REMEDIES UNDER WORKMEN’S COMPENSATION ACT — CLAIM — TIME OF FILING. Rem. 1927 Sup., § 7686, subdiv. (d), requires a workman’s claim for compensation […]
ANDREWS SON v. HARPER, 137 Wn. 353 (1926)
242 P. 27 A.H. ANDREWS SON, Appellants, v. AMOS HARPER, et al., Respondents. No. 19384. Department Two.The Supreme Court of Washington. January 13, 1926. [1] SALES (101) — MAKING AND REQUISITES OF EXPRESS WARRANTY — STATEMENTS CONSTITUTING WARRANTY. A retailer’s general recommendation of a well known and generally used stock feed as a “great milk […]
ALFORDE v. DEP’T OF LICENSING, 150 Wn.2d 1004 (2003)
Alforde, Petitioner, v. Dep’t of Licensing, Respondent. No. 73730-4.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. September 30, 2003. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 20768-4-III, February 11, 2003, 115 Wn. App. 576. Denied.
LLOYD v. MOWERY, 158 Wn. 341 (1930)
290 P. 710 J.D. LLOYD, Respondent, v. CHARLES H. MOWERY et al., Appellants. No. 22562. Department One.The Supreme Court of Washington. August 28, 1930. [1] JOINT ADVENTURES (1) — NEGLIGENCE (23) — IMPUTED NEGLIGENCE — GUEST — LIABILITY TO EACH OTHER — ORDINARY CARE. Parties on a hunting trip contributing to the expense are on […]
CITY OF SNOHOMISH v. PATRIC, 56 Wn.2d 38 (1960)
350 P.2d 1009 THE CITY OF SNOHOMISH, Respondent, v. JOHN PATRIC, Appellant.[1] No. 35113.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. April 14, 1960. [1] Reported in 350 P.2d 1009. [1] CRIMINAL LAW — APPEAL AND ERROR — PROCEEDINGS TO TRANSFER CAUSE — WRITTEN NOTICE OF APPEAL — NECESSITY. The Supreme Court has no jurisdiction over […]
SPRAGUE v. McDONALD, 147 Wn. 451 (1928)
266 P. 191 CHARLES M. SPRAGUE, Respondent, v. GEO. M. McDONALD, Appellant. No. 21033. Department One.The Supreme Court of Washington. April 14, 1928. [1] PARTNERSHIP (96) — DISSOLUTION AND ACCOUNTING — CHARGES AND CREDITS. Items in a partnership account cannot be complained of by appellant where he was the bookkeeper and accountant for the partnership […]
SHIELDS v. PAARMANN, 41 Wn.2d 423 (1952)
249 P.2d 377 ROGER SHIELDS, Appellant, v. ROBERT H. PAARMANN et al., Respondents. VIOLET SIEMERING, a Minor, by Charles Siemering, her Guardian ad Litem, Appellant, v. ROBERT H. PAARMANN et al., Respondents.[1] No. 32078.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. October 30, 1952. [1] Reported in 249 P.2d 377. [1] TRIAL — INSTRUCTIONS — REQUESTS […]
IN RE MARRIAGE OF ZIGLER, 169 Wn.2d 1015 (2010)
In re Marriage of Zigler. No. 84439-9.The Supreme Court of Washington. August 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. 27378-4-III, March 4, 2010, 154 Wn. App. 803. Denied.
STATE v. HACKETT, 122 Wn.2d 165 (1993)
857 P.2d 1026 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Petitioner, v. RANDAL S. HACKETT, Respondent. No. 59167-9.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. September 2, 1993. [1] Criminal Law — Trial — Time of Trial — Excluded Period — Failure To Appear — Court’s Knowledge of Presence — Responsibility. Under CrR 3.3(d)(2), which provides that the time […]
DISPOSITIONS OF PETITIONS FOR REVIEW, 108 Wn.2d 1026 (1987)
The Supreme Court of Washington. Kneeshaw, et al, Plaintiffs, v. Schweitzer, et al, Petitioners, Palouse Empire Fair Association, Respondent, No. 53916-2. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 7732-2-III, February 24, 1987. Denied July 1, 1987. State, Respondent, v. Steele, Petitioner, No. 54007-1. Petition for review of a decision of […]
KIRBY v. FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF PASCO, 136 Wn. 214 (1925)
239 P. 556 LEE KIRBY, Appellant, v. FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF PASCO, Respondent. No. 18615. En Banc.The Supreme Court of Washington. October 2, 1925. CROPS (2) — GROWING CROPS — CONVEYANCES AND INCUMBRANCES — TITLE AND RIGHTS OF PURCHASER. A deed, made in July, does not convey a growing crop on the land, where the […]
GRAYS HARBOR COUNTY v. M.S. BRIMANGER, 171 Wn. 396 (1933)
18 P.2d 25 GRAYS HARBOR COUNTY, Appellant, v. THE MOTORSHIP BRIMANGER et al., Respondents. THE CITY OF ABERDEEN, Appellant, v. THE MOTORSHIP BRIMANGER et al., Respondents. No. 23662. En Banc.The Supreme Court of Washington. January 16, 1933. [1] SHIPPING (12, 14) — LIABILITIES FOR TORTS — NEGLIGENT MANAGEMENT — INJURY TO SUBMARINE CABLE. Where cables […]
IN RE LARSON’S ESTATE, 71 Wn.2d 349 (1967)
428 P.2d 558 In the Matter of the Estate of HENRY L. LARSON, Deceased. CLIFFORD S. LARSON, Appellant, v. CLEO GRIFFITH, as Administratrix, Respondent.[*] No. 38691.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. June 1, 1967. [*] Reported in 428 P.2d 558. [1] Gifts — Inter Vivos — Requisites — Gift of Debt. To be effective, […]
WILMOT v. KAISER ALUMINUM, 118 Wn.2d 46 (1991)
821 P.2d 18 CERTIFICATION FROM THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF WASHINGTON IN JOHN C. WILMOT, ET AL, Plaintiffs, v. KAISER ALUMINUM AND CHEMICAL CORPORATION, Defendant. MICHAEL R. MORAN, Petitioner, v. WASHINGTON FRUIT AND PRODUCE, Respondent. Nos. 57766-8, 58027-8.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. December 12, 1991. [1] Courts — […]
ALLIED STORES CORP. v. DEPT. LAB. IND., 60 Wn.2d 138 (1962)
372 P.2d 190 ALLIED STORES CORPORATION, Appellant, v. THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRIES et al., Respondents.[*] No. 35786.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. June 14, 1962. [*] Reported in 372 P.2d 190. [1] WORKMEN’S COMPENSATION — PROCEEDINGS TO SECURE — RIGHTS OF EMPLOYER — APPEAL. An employer under the Industrial Insurance Act has […]
DISPOSITIONS OF PETITIONS FOR REVIEW, 137 Wn.2d 1015 (1999)
The Supreme Court of Washington. 1999. McCorkle Testamentary Trust, et al., Respondents, v. England, et al., Petitioners, No. 67230-0. Petition for review of decisions of the Court of Appeals, June 8, 1998, 91 Wn. App. 1022. Denied March 2, 1999. Interstate Prod. Credit Ass’n, Petitioner, v. Johnson, et al., Respondents, No. 67232-6. Petition for review […]
STATE v. LOPEZ, 164 Wn.2d 1015 (2008)
State, Respondent, v. Lopez, Petitioner. No. 81325-6.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. 58463-4-I, February 4, 2008, 142 Wn. App. 930. Review Orders. Denied.
IN RE McCOY’S ESTATE, 189 Wn. 103 (1937)
63 P.2d 522 In the Matter of the Estate of GERTRUDE McCOY, Deceased. THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, by William H. Pemberton, Supervisor of State Inheritance Tax and Escheat Division, Appellant, v. PAT McCOY, as Executor, Respondent. No. 26146. Department One.The Supreme Court of Washington. January 6, 1937. [1] GIFTS (1) — REQUISITES — EVIDENCE — […]
IN RE DORE, 165 Wn. 225 (1931)
4 P.2d 1107 In the Matter of the Proceedings for the Disbarment of JOHN FRANCIS DORE. No. C.D. 1432. En Banc.The Supreme Court of Washington. November 13, 1931. [1] ATTORNEY AND CLIENT (7) — DISBARMENT — GROUNDS — ALTERATION OF STATEMENT OF FACTS. It is not ground for suspension of an attorney that he made […]
POLSON LOGGING CO. v. MARTIN, 195 Wn. 179 (1938)
80 P.2d 767 POLSON LOGGING COMPANY, Appellant, v. A.C. MARTIN, as Commissioner of Public Lands, Respondent. No. 26976. Department One.The Supreme Court of Washington. June 15, 1938. [1] PUBLIC LANDS — SALE OF TIMBER — VALIDITY — NOTICE OF SALE — SUBSTANTIAL COMPLIANCE WITH STATUTE. Rem. Rev. Stat., § 7797-49, requiring sales of public lands […]
FRANCE v. FREEZE, 4 Wn.2d 120 (1940)
102 P.2d 687 HAZEL MORAN FRANCE, Appellant, v. DEWEY FREEZE et al., Respondents.[1] No. 27547.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. May 11, 1940. [1] Reported in 102 P.2d 687. [1] DESCENT AND DISTRIBUTION — TITLE OF HEIRS — REAL PROPERTY. Under Rem. Rev. Stat., § 1366, when a person dies seized of lands, the […]
STATE v. GREGORY, 73 Wn.2d 537 (1968)
439 P.2d 400 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. LILLIAN GREGORY, Defendant, RICHARD GREGORY, Appellant.[*] No. 39463.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. April 4, 1968. [*] Reported in 439 P.2d 400. [1] Criminal Law — Trial — Taking Case From Jury — Sufficiency of Evidence. A motion in arrest of judgment challenges the sufficiency […]
STATE v. SAKAWE, 167 Wn.2d 1014 (2009)
220 P.3d 210 State, Respondent, v. Sakawe, Petitioner. No. 83386-9.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. 61834-2-I, June 15, 2009, 150 Wn. App. 1045. Review Orders. Denied.