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 […]
Category: Washington Supreme Court Opinions
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 [EDITOR’S NOTE: This case is unpublished as indicated by the issuing court.]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.
KOBOSKI v. COBB, 161 Wn. 574 (1931)
297 P. 771 OSCAR KOBOSKI, as Guardian ad Litem for Glen Koboski et al., Respondent, v. C.W. COBB et al., Appellants. No. 22752. Department One.The Supreme Court of Washington. April 2, 1931. [1] ACTION (24) — JOINDER — PARTIES AND INTERESTS INVOLVED. Causes of action in favor of separate individuals arising out of an automobile […]
BISHOP v. LYNCH, 8 Wn.2d 278 (1941)
111 P.2d 996 MARGUERITE LYNCH BISHOP, Respondent, v. DAN J. LYNCH, Appellant.[1] No. 28126.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. April 9, 1941. [1] Reported in 111 P.2d 996. [1] APPEAL AND ERROR — DECISIONS REVIEWABLE — FINALITY OF DETERMINATION — ORDER IN PARTITION PROCEEDINGS. An order in partition proceedings finally and definitely adjudicating the […]
CHOUKAS v. SEVERYNS, 3 Wn.2d 71 (1940)
99 P.2d 942, 103 P.2d 1106 JAMES CHOUKAS, Respondent and Cross-appellant, v. W.B. SEVERYNS, as Sheriff of King County, et al., Appellants.[1] No. 27898.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. March 4, 1940. [1] Reported in 99 P.2d 942; 103 P.2d 1106. [1] SHERIFFS AND CONSTABLES — POWERS, DUTIES AND LIABILITIES — WRONGFUL LEVY — […]
GROVE v. D’ALLESSANDRO, 39 Wn.2d 421 (1951)
235 P.2d 826 CHARLES HARRISON GROVE, JR., Respondent, v. A. D’ALLESSANDRO et al., Appellants.[1] No. 31727.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. September 28, 1951. [1] Reported in 235 P.2d 826. [1] JUDGMENT — NOTWITHSTANDING VERDICT. A motion for judgment n.o.v. admits the truth of the plaintiff’s evidence and all inferences reasonably to be drawn […]
NORRIS v. NORRIS, 95 Wn.2d 124 (1980)
622 P.2d 816 E.A. NORRIS, Petitioner, v. HENRY C. NORRIS, ET AL, Respondents. No. 46934-2.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. December 31, 1980. [1] Executors and Administrators — Probate Jurisdiction — Community Property Agreement — Effect. The fact that a decedent’s estate consists solely of community property which is subject to a community property […]
DALE v. COHN, 14 Wn.2d 214 (1942)
127 P.2d 412 EDNA V. DALE, Appellant, v. DAVE S. COHN, as Director of Licenses, Respondent.[1] No. 28656.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. July 9, 1942. [1] Reported in 127 P.2d 412. [1] PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS — REVOCATION OF LICENSE — REVIEW BY COURTS — REPRESENTATION BY COUNSEL. A physician whose license was revoked […]
STATE v. JACOBSEN, 74 Wn.2d 36 (1968)
442 P.2d 629 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Appellant, v. RICHARD DEWEY JACOBSEN, Respondent.[*] No. 39619.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. June 20, 1968. [*] Reported in 442 P.2d 629. [1] Negligence — Proximate Cause — Concurring Negligence — Effect. There can be more than one proximate cause of an injury, and a party’s negligence […]
STATE v. BINFORD, 136 Wn.2d 1005 (1998)
972 P.2d 466 State, Respondent, v. Binford, Petitioner. No. 66661-0.The Supreme Court of Washington. September 2, 1998. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, January 23, 1998, 89 Wn. App. 1022. Denied September 2, 1998. Page 1006
STATE v. EVANS, 96 Wn.2d 1 (1981)
633 P.2d 83 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. RONALD DWAYNE EVANS, Petitioner. No. 47288-2.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. September 3, 1981. [1] Criminal Law — Right To Remain Silent — Testimony Regarding Silence — Effect. Testimony elicited by the State concerning a criminal defendant’s silence following his receipt of Miranda warnings violates […]
IN RE DET. OF SCOTT, 167 Wn.2d 1014 (2009)
220 P.3d 209 In re Det. of Scott. No. 83392-3.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. 61121-6-I, June 1, 2009, 150 Wn. App. 414. Review Orders. Denied.
STATE v. ELLIOTT, 6 Wn.2d 393 (1940)
107 P.2d 927 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Appellant, v. WILLIAM ELLIOTT, Respondent.[1] No. 28109.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. December 2, 1940. [1] Reported in 107 P.2d 927. [1] CRIMINAL LAW — NEW TRIAL — RECANTATION OF FORMER EVIDENCE — DISCRETION OF COURT. A new trial does not follow as a matter of right […]
BUTTON v. TRADERS TRUST CO., 157 Wn. 625 (1930)
289 P. 1010 MILTON BUTTON, Respondent, v. TRADERS TRUST COMPANY OF TACOMA et al., Appellants, EDITH MacFARLANE et al., Respondents. No. 22407. Department Two.The Supreme Court of Washington. July 14, 1930. [1] CORPORATIONS (155) — CORPORATE POWERS AND LIABILITIES — REPRESENTATION BY AGENTS — ACTUAL OR APPARENT AUTHORITY. Where partners organized a holding corporation and […]
WEDFA v. GRIMM, 119 Wn.2d 738 (1992)
837 P.2d 606 WASHINGTON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FINANCE AUTHORITY, Petitioner, v. DANIEL K. GRIMM, as Treasurer and as Secretary of the Washington Economic Development Finance Authority, Respondent. No. 58459-1.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. October 1, 1992. [1] Economic Assistance — Bonds — Nonrecourse Revenue Bonds — Status — Industrial Development Bonds. Nonrecourse revenue bonds […]
CONTESTED ELECTION OF SCHOESSLER, 140 Wn.2d 368 (2000)
998 P.2d 818 In the Matter of the Contested Election of Gary L. SCHOESSLER, Appellant. No. 69048-1.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc.Argued March 20, 2000. Decided April 20, 2000. Page 369 Foreman, Arch, Dodge Volyn, P.S., by Robert Gray Dodge, for appellant. Russell J. Speidel; and Jeffers, Danielson, Sonn Aylward, P.S., b James M. […]
DePHILLIPS v. NESLIN, 155 Wn. 147 (1930)
283 P. 691 PHIL DE PHILLIPS, Respondent, v. H.L. NESLIN et al., Appellants. No. 21729. En Banc.The Supreme Court of Washington. January 2, 1930. [1] MALICIOUS PROSECUTION (3, 17-1) — WANT OF PROBABLE CAUSE — ADVICE OF PROSECUTING OFFICER — QUESTION FOR JURY. Want of probable cause for a prosecution can not be determined as […]
IN RE GALE WEST, 171 Wn.2d 383 (2011)
256 P.3d 302 In the Matter of the Detention of GALE WEST, Petitioner. No. 82568-8.The Supreme Court of Washington.Argued May 27, 2010. Decided May 5, 2011. Page 384 [EDITORS’ NOTE: THIS PAGE CONTAINS HEADNOTES. HEADNOTES ARE NOT AN OFFICIAL PRODUCT OF THE COURT, THEREFORE THEY ARE NOT DISPLAYED.] Page 385 [EDITORS’ NOTE: THIS PAGE CONTAINS […]
KERSHAW SUNNYSIDE v. INTERURBAN LINES, 156 Wn.2d 253 (2006)
126 P.3d 16 KERSHAW SUNNYSIDE RANCHES, INC., Petitioner, v. YAKIMA INTERURBAN LINES ASSOCIATION ET AL., Defendants, LEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, L.L.C., Respondent. No. 75982-1.The Supreme Court of Washington.Argued June 28, 2005. Decided January 12, 2006. Page 254 [EDITORS’ NOTE: THIS PAGE CONTAINS HEADNOTES. HEADNOTES ARE NOT AN OFFICIAL PRODUCT OF THE COURT, THEREFORE THEY ARE NOT […]
IN RE MARRIAGE OF KING, 162 Wn.2d 378 (2007)
174 P.3d 659 In the Matter of the Marriage of MICHAEL STEVEN KING, Respondent, and BRENDA LEONE KING, Appellant. No. 79978-4.The Supreme Court of Washington.Argued May 31, 2007. Decided December 6, 2007. Page 379 [EDITORS’ NOTE: THIS PAGE CONTAINS HEADNOTES. HEADNOTES ARE NOT AN OFFICIAL PRODUCT OF THE COURT, THEREFORE THEY ARE NOT DISPLAYED.] Page […]
JUNTILA v. EVERETT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 24, 183 Wn. 357 (1935)
48 P.2d 613 J.W. JUNTILA, SR., et al., Appellants, v. EVERETT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 24, Respondent. No. 25614. Department One.The Supreme Court of Washington. August 29, 1935. [1] SCHOOLS AND SCHOOL DISTRICTS (29-1) — TORTS — MAINTENANCE OF BLEACHERS — NEGLIGENCE — EVIDENCE — SUFFICIENCY. A finding of want of negligence in the construction of […]
STATE v. HUMPHREY, 139 Wn.2d 53 (1999)
983 P.2d 1118 STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. DONALD HUMPHREY, Petitioner. STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. ROBERT PHILLIP PAYNE, Defendant, RUVIN AZRIEL MUNDEN, Petitioner. No. 67212-1.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc.Argued May 11, 1999. Decided September 16, 1999. Page 54 Nielsen, Broman Associates, P.L.L.C., by Eric Broman, Dana M. Nelson, for petitioner. Norm Maleng, […]
DISPOSITIONS OF PETITIONS FOR REVIEW[†] , 119 Wn.2d 1023 (1992)
The Supreme Court of Washington. [†] Dispositions of Court of Appeals Commissioner rulings are identified by case names not in italic. State, Respondent, v. Dunmire, Petitioner, No. 59311-6. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, April 8, 1992, 64 Wn. App. 1048. Denied September 9, 1992. State, Respondent, v. Stein, Petitioner, […]
SEELEY v. PEABODY, 141 Wn. 696 (1926)
250 P. 469 C.M. SEELEY, Respondent, v. CHARLES E. PEABODY et al., Appellant. No. 19758. En Banc.The Supreme Court of Washington. November 16, 1926. Appeal from a judgment of the superior court for King county, Truax, J., entered September 14, 1925, upon the verdict of a jury rendered in favor of the plaintiff in an […]
DISPOSITIONS OF PETITIONS FOR REVIEW, 96 Wn.2d 1027 (1981)
The Supreme Court of Washington. 1981. B.R. B., Inc., et al, Respondents, v. Manz, et al, Petitioners, No. 48290-0. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, July 30, 1981, 29 Wn. App. 1053. Denied January 8, 1982. State, Petitioner, v. Cain, Respondent, No. 48299-3. Petition for review of a ruling of […]
STATE v. MARTINEZ, 157 Wn.2d 1024 (2006)
142 P.3d 609 STATE, Respondent, v. MARTINEZ, Petitioner. No. 78268-7.The Supreme Court of Washington. September 7, 2006. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 55157-4-I, December 27, 2005, 130 Wn. App. 1054. Denied. Page 1025
DISPOSITIONS OF PETITIONS FOR REVIEW[†] , 117 Wn.2d 1023 (1991)
The Supreme Court of Washington. [†] Dispositions of Court of Appeals Commissioner rulings are identified by case names not in italic. State, Respondent, v. Zakel, Petitioner, No. 58482-6. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, July 10, 1991, 61 Wn. App. 805. Granted November 7, 1991. Wakeman, Petitioner, v. Lommers, et […]
STATE v. WEI TANG CHEN, 151 Wn.2d 1036 (2004)
State, Respondent, v. Wei Tang Chen, Petitioner. No. 74869-1.The Supreme Court of Washington. July 7, 2004. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 28346-8-II, November 13, 2003, 119 Wn. App. 1013. Denied July 7, 2004.
SHULKIN v. ZAPPONE, 63 Wn.2d 201 (1963)
386 P.2d 133 JEROME SHULKIN, Appellant, v. J.J. ZAPPONE et al., Respondents.[*] No. 36814.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. October 31, 1963. [*] Reported in 386 P.2d 133. [1] Trial — By Court — Sufficiency of Evidence — Review. Where a trial court holds as a matter of law, in either a jury or […]
KOTHS v. SHAGREN, 38 Wn.2d 52 (1951)
227 P.2d 446 EARL KOTHS, Respondent, v. ALVIN C. SHAGREN, Appellant.[1] No. 31538.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. February 15, 1951. [1] Reported in 227 P.2d 446. [1] CONTRACTS — ACTIONS — PLEADING, PROOF, AND VARIANCE — RECOVERY ON IMPLIED CONTRACT. When an express contract is alleged but the plaintiff fails to prove it […]
STATE v. PUGH, 157 Wn.2d 1003 (2006)
136 P.3d 758 State, Respondent, v. Pugh, Petitioner. No. 77720-9.The Supreme Court of Washington. May 31, 2006. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 54112-9-I, August 1, 2005, 128 Wn. App. 1058. Denied.
RITZSCHKE v. DEP’T OF L. INDUS., 76 Wn.2d 29 (1969)
454 P.2d 850 FLOYD RITZSCHKE, Respondent, v. THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRIES, Defendant, KNOB HILL MINES, INC., Appellant.[*] No. 40006.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. May 15, 1969. [*] Reported in 454 P.2d 850. [1] Appeal and Error — Findings of Fact — Review. Findings of fact will be affirmed on appeal when […]
IN RE SOAPES, 168 Wn.2d 1035 (2009)
In re Personal Restraint of Soapes, Petitioner. No. 81495-3.The Supreme Court of Washington. September 10, 2009. [EDITOR’S NOTE: This case is unpublished as indicated by the issuing court.] Petition for relief from personal restraint. Denied.
STATE v. MASSINGALE, 171 Wn.2d 1031 (2011)
257 P.3d 665 State, Respondent, v. Massingale, Petitioner. No. 85763-6.The Supreme Court of Washington. July 13, 2011. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 64068-2-I, February 14, 2011, 160 Wn. App. 1005. Denied.
LAHN SIMONS v. MATZEN WOOLEN MILLS, 149 Wn. 538 (1928)
271 P. 830 LAHN SIMONS, Plaintiff, v. MATZEN WOOLEN MILLS, Defendant, KING COUNTY, Appellant. No. 21339. Department Two.The Supreme Court of Washington. November 8, 1928. [1] TAXATION (105, 107) — PERSONAL PROPERTY — LIEN — TIME WHEN ATTACHES — TRANSFER OF PROPERTY — STATUTES — CONSTRUCTION. Under Rem. 1927 Sup., § 11097-104, providing that the […]
PROCTER GAMBLE CO. v. KING COUNTY, 9 Wn.2d 655 (1941)
115 P.2d 962 THE PROCTER GAMBLE COMPANY, Respondent, v. KING COUNTY, Appellant.[1] No. 28385.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. August 5, 1941. [1] Reported in 115 P.2d 962. [1] CORPORATIONS — FOREIGN CORPORATIONS — DOING BUSINESS IN STATE — WHAT CONSTITUTES. Where a foreign corporation is engaged solely in interstate commerce, the institution of […]
DAIRYLAND INS. CO. v. WARD, 83 Wn.2d 353 (1974)
517 P.2d 966 DAIRYLAND INSURANCE COMPANY, Respondent, v. PHILLIP WARD et al., Appellants. No. 42785.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. January 10, 1974. [1] Insurance — Construction of Policy — Intent of Parties — “Average Man.” An insurance policy must be construed from the viewpoint of the average man purchasing such a policy rather […]
U.S. FIRE ETC. CO. v. N.P.R. CO., 30 Wn.2d 722 (1948)
193 P.2d 868 UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY et al., Appellants, v. NORTHERN PACIFIC RAILWAY COMPANY, Respondent.[1] No. 30336.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. May 20, 1948. [1] Reported in 193 P.2d 868. [1] RAILROADS — “OPERATION” — WHAT CONSTITUTES — OPERATION OF WEED BURNER. To constitute the “operation” of a railroad requires everything […]
VENEZELOS v. DEP’T OF L. INDUS., 67 Wn.2d 71 (1965)
406 P.2d 603 CHRIST VENEZELOS, Appellant, v. THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRIES, Respondent.[*] No. 37649.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. October 7, 1965. [*] Reported in 406 P.2d 603. [1] Trial — Taking Case From Jury — Sufficiency of Evidence. A challenge to the sufficiency of the evidence or a motion for nonsuit […]
STATE v. WILLEY, 165 Wn. 247 (1931)
5 P.2d 319 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. KENNETH WILLEY, Appellant. No. 23262. Department Two.The Supreme Court of Washington. November 16, 1931. [1] WITNESSES (81) — CROSS-EXAMINATION — IMMATERIAL MATTERS. In a criminal case error cannot be assigned on sustaining objections to questions which were not proper cross-examination of state’s witnesses and had no […]
MARTIN v. DAYTON SCHOOL DIST., 85 Wn.2d 411 (1975)
536 P.2d 169 MELVIN R. MARTIN, Respondent, v. DAYTON SCHOOL DISTRICT No. 2 et al, Petitioners. No. 43152.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. June 5, 1975. [1] Schools and School Districts — Teachers — Discharge — Defective Notice — Correction. A school board’s notice of probable cause to discharge a teacher which fails to […]
STATE v. STEEN, 172 Wn.2d 1011 (2011)
259 P.3d 1109 State, Respondent v. Steen, Petitioner. The Supreme Court of Washington. No. 86053-0. September 7, 2011. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 64176-0-I, April 25, 2011, 161 Wn. App. 1017. Denied.
IN RE E.A.T.W., 168 Wn.2d 335 (2010)
227 P.3d 1284 In the Matter of the Custody of E.A.T.W. ET AL. VITO A. GRIECO ET AL., Petitioners, v. SACHI WILSON, Respondent. No. 81945-9.The Supreme Court of Washington.Argued May 28, 2009. Decided February 25, 2010. Page 336 [EDITORS’ NOTE: THIS PAGE CONTAINS HEADNOTES. HEADNOTES ARE NOT AN OFFICIAL PRODUCT OF THE COURT, THEREFORE THEY […]
DISPOSITIONS OF PETITIONS FOR REVIEW[†] , 116 Wn.2d 1005 (1991)
The Supreme Court of Washington. 1991 [†] Dispositions of Court of Appeals Commissioner rulings are identified by case names not in italic. James, et al, Respondents, v. White River Sch. Dist. 416, Petitioner, No. 57656-4. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, June 14, 1990, 58 Wn. App. 1015. Denied January […]
THOMAS v. DEPT. OF LABOR AND INDUSTRIES, 181 Wn. 683 (1935)
44 P.2d 765 MAUD THOMAS, Appellant, v. THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRIES, Respondent. No. 25450. Department One.The Supreme Court of Washington. May 3, 1935. [1] MASTER AND SERVANT (20-1) — WORKMEN’S COMPENSATION — CAUSE OF DEATH — TRAUMATIC APPENDICITIS — EVIDENCE — SUFFICIENCY. A widow sustains the burden of proof in her application for […]
PORTER v. KING COUNTY MEDICAL SOCIETY, 186 Wn. 410 (1936)
58 P.2d 367 FRANK G. PORTER et al., Appellants, v. KING COUNTY MEDICAL SOCIETY et al., Respondents. No. 25862. Department Two.The Supreme Court of Washington. June 9, 1936. [1] MASTER AND SERVANT (186) — INTERFERENCE WITH RELATION BY THIRD PARTIES — INDUCING BREACH OF CONTRACT. An employee of a physicians’ clinic has no cause of […]
PETERSON v. KING COUNTY, 41 Wn.2d 907 (1953)
252 P.2d 797 LAMBERT S. PETERSON et al., Respondents, v. KING COUNTY, Appellant.[1] No. 32149.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. January 29, 1953. [1] Reported in 252 P.2d 797. [1] APPEAL AND ERROR — TRIAL — WAIVER OF ERROR — RULINGS AS TO SUFFICIENCY OF EVIDENCE. Where the defendant put in its testimony after […]
MILLER v. SEATTLE, 191 Wn. 141 (1937)
70 P.2d 786 L.W. MILLER, Appellant, v. THE CITY OF SEATTLE et al., Respondents. No. 26547. Department One.The Supreme Court of Washington. August 9, 1937. [1] MUNICIPAL CORPORATIONS — OFFICERS AND AGENTS — REMOVAL — ABOLITION OF OFFICE — POLICE LIEUTENANTS. A city has power to create offices and abolish them; and where a comprehensive […]
SPINELLI v. ECONOMY STATIONS, 71 Wn.2d 503 (1967)
429 P.2d 240 FRANK M. SPINELLI et al., Respondents, v. ECONOMY STATIONS, INC., Appellant.[*] No. 38961.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. June 22, 1967. [*] Reported in 429 P.2d 240. [1] Evidence — Opinion Evidence — Hypothetical Questions — Objections — Sufficiency. In order to challenge on appeal the propriety of a hypothetical question […]
MILES v. CRAIG, 147 Wn. 530 (1928)
266 P. 182 A.J. MILES, Respondent, v. IDA M. CRAIG et al., Appellants. No. 20926. Department One.The Supreme Court of Washington. April 14, 1928. [1] REFORMATION OF INSTRUMENTS (6, 20) — MUTUAL MISTAKE — EVIDENCE — SUFFICIENCY. The right to reformation of a deed is established by clear and convincing testimony where an irregular tract […]
SUNDQUIST HOMES v. SNOHOMISH PUD NO. 1, 140 Wn.2d 403 (2000)
997 P.2d 915 SUNDQUIST HOMES, INC., a Washington corporation; ECHELBARGER DEVELOPMENT, INC., a Washington corporation; SIMMIE ENERGY, INC., a Delaware corporation; PHOENIX DEVELOPMENT, a Washington corporation; ALFRED MUS; and DONALD SAUNDERS, Petitioners, v. SNOHOMISH COUNTY PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 1, a Washington municipality, Respondent. No. 67715-8.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc.Argued October 12, 1999. […]
STATE v. MATTHEWS, 161 Wn.2d 1008 (2007)
166 P.3d 1218 State, Respondent, v. Matthews, Petitioner. No. 76397-6.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. 53663-0-I, November 8, 2004, 124 Wn. App. 1008. Denied.
STATE v. HOLLISTER, 157 Wn. 4 (1930)
288 P. 249 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. A.L. HOLLISTER, Appellant. No. 22249. Department Two.The Supreme Court of Washington. May 19, 1930. [1] INTOXICATING LIQUORS (28, 50) — OFFENSES — MANUFACTURE — CRIMINAL PROSECUTIONS — EVIDENCE — SUFFICIENCY. A conviction of manufacturing intoxicating liquor is sustained by evidence of the accused’s acts of ownership […]
STATE v. YOU, 158 Wn.2d 1022 (2006)
State, Petitioner, v. Kan You, Respondent. No. 78597-0.The Supreme Court of Washington. December 6, 2006. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 32058-4-II, January 24, 2006, 131 Wn. App. 1017. Dispositions of Petitions for Review and Selected Motions for Discretionary Review. Denied.
SPRINT v. CITY OF SEATTLE, 158 Wn.2d 1015 (2006)
Sprint Spectrum, L.P/Sprint PCS, Petitioner, v. City of Seattle, Respondent. No. 78468-0.The Supreme Court of Washington. December 5, 2006. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 55049-7-I, January 30, 2006, 131 Wn. App. 339. Dispositions of Petitions for Review and Selected Motions for Discretionary Review. Denied.
STATE v. WASHINGTON, 165 Wn.2d 1023 (2009)
State, Respondent, v. Washington, Petitioner. No. 81926-2.The Supreme Court of Washington. February 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, No. 25558-1-III, July 1, 2008. Denied
BLONDEN v. GENERAL PETROLEUM CORP., 163 Wn. 382 (1931)
300 P. 1058 FRANK BLONDEN et al., Respondents, v. GENERAL PETROLEUM CORPORATION OF CALIFORNIA, Appellant. No. 23149. Department One.The Supreme Court of Washington. July 9, 1931. [1] LANDLORD AND TENANT (115) — ACTIONS FOR RENT — EVIDENCE — SUFFICIENCY. Whether the rent due on the lease of a service station to an oil company was […]
McGUIRK v. GAZZAM, 150 Wn. 554 (1929)
274 P. 176 BELLE McGUIRK, Respondent, v. WARREN L. GAZZAM et al., Appellants, C.A. BUSHNELL et al., Defendants. No. 21456. Department One.The Supreme Court of Washington. January 24, 1929. [1] APPEAL (418) — REVIEW — FINDINGS. Findings on conflicting evidence cannot be disturbed where there is no preponderance of evidence against them. [2] PLEADING (112) […]
DeLANEY v. SUPERIOR CT. FOR KING CY., 69 Wn.2d 519 (1966)
418 P.2d 747 PAUL W. DELANEY et al., Petitioners, v. THE SUPERIOR COURT FOR KING COUNTY, William J. Wilkins, Judge, Respondent.[*] No. 38918.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. October 6, 1966. [*] Reported in 418 P.2d 747. [1] Grand Jury — Appeal and Error — Grounds for Original Jurisdiction — Sufficiency of Other Remedy […]
DISPOSITIONS OF PETITIONS FOR REVIEW, 83 Wn.2d 1013 (1973)
The Supreme Court of Washington. Signal Ins. Co., Petitioner, v. Walden, Respondent, No. 43213. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, December 28, 1973, 10 Wn. App. 350. Denied May 21, 1974. State, Respondent, v. Harris, Petitioner, No. 43220. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, January […]
STATE v. HOWARD, 106 Wn.2d 39 (1985)
722 P.2d 783 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Petitioner, v. NOYES RUSSELL HOWARD, Respondent, YAKIMA COUNTY, Intervenor. No. 51495-0.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. December 26, 1985. [1] Criminal Law — Attorney General — Initiation of Prosecution — Indigent Defendant — Fees — Responsibility for Payment. In a prosecution of an indigent defendant initiated by […]
STATE v. BOLAR, 129 Wn.2d 361 (1996)
917 P.2d 125 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. MATTHEW F. BOLAR, Petitioner. No. 63072-1.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc.Argued March 5, 1996. Decided June 6, 1996. Page 362 TALMADGE, J., concurs by separate opinion. Matthew F. Bolar, pro s ; Theresa B. Doyle; and Suzanne Lee Elliott, for petitioner. Norm Maleng, Prosecuting Attorney, […]
STATE v. PRESBA, 158 Wn.2d 1008 (2006)
State, Respondent, v. Presba, Petitioner. No. 78319-5.The Supreme Court of Washington. October 11, 2006. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 55202-3-I, December 27, 2005, 131 Wn. App. 47. Dispositions of Petitions for Review and Selected Motions for Discretionary Review. Denied.
RUMBOLZ v. PUBLIC UTILITY DIST., 22 Wn.2d 724 (1945)
157 P.2d 927 CHARLES RUMBOLZ et al., Appellants, v. PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 1 OF OKANOGAN COUNTY et al., Respondents.[1] No. 29577.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. April 9, 1945. [1] Reported in 157 P.2d 927. [1] EMINENT DOMAIN — JUDGMENT OF CONDEMNATION — CONCLUSIVENESS. The owner of public utility properties which had been […]
STATE v. KINNEY, 156 Wn.2d 1010 (2006)
132 P.3d 145 State, Respondent, v. Kinney, Petitioner. No. 76821-8.The Supreme Court of Washington. January 31, 2006. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 53093-3-I, February 14, 2005, 125 Wn. App. 778. Denied. Page 1011
COOVERT v. INGWERSEN, 37 Wn.2d 797 (1951)
226 P.2d 187 R.L. COOVERT et al., Appellants, v. R.J. INGWERSEN et al., Respondents.[1] No. 31232.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. January 6, 1951. [1] Reported in 226 P.2d 187. [1] SALES — WARRANTIES — REMEDIES FOR BREACH OF WARRANTY — INCONSISTENT CLAIMS. Under Rem. Rev. Stat., § 5836-69, a purchaser of personal property […]
CITY BOND SHARE, INC. v. KLEMENT, 165 Wn. 408 (1931)
5 P.2d 523 CITY BOND SHARE, INCORPORATED, Respondent, v. THEO. M. KLEMENT et al., Appellants. No. 23251. Department One.The Supreme Court of Washington. December 2, 1931. [1] PLEADING (41) — ANSWERS — PLEADING DIFFERENT DEFENSES TOGETHER. The failure of the defendant to separately state and designate his affirmative defenses and counterclaims can not be objected […]
ERICKSEN v. EDMONDS SCHOOL DIST., 13 Wn.2d 398 (1942)
125 P.2d 275 M.L. ERICKSEN, Appellant, v. EDMONDS SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 15, Respondent.[1] No. 28579.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. April 30, 1942. [1] Reported in 125 P.2d 275. [1] APPEAL AND ERROR — BRIEFS — REFERENCE TO STATEMENT OF FACTS. Under Rule of Supreme Court XVI, 193 Wn. 23-a, references must be made […]
DISPOSITIONS OF PETITIONS FOR REVIEW, 103 Wn.2d 1024 (1984)
The Supreme Court of Washington. State, Respondent, v. Burress, Petitioner, No. 51358-9. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, December 19, 1984, 39 Wn. App. 1027. Denied March 1, 1985. Miller, et al, Petitioners, v. Port Angeles, et al, Respondents, No. 51362-7. Petition for review of a decision of the Court […]
CHADWICK FARMS OWNERS v. FHC, 163 Wn.2d 1021 (2008)
Chadwick Farms Owners Ass’n, Respondent, v. FHC, LLC, Petitioner, Am. 1st Roofing Builders, Inc., et al., Respondents. No. 80450-8.The Supreme Court of Washington. April 30, 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. 58796-0-I, June 18, 2007, 139 […]
STATE EX REL. BRUNN v. SUPERIOR COURT, 133 Wn. 169 (1925)
233 P. 1119 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, on the Relation of Sidney Brunn et al., Plaintiff, v. THE SUPERIOR COURT COURT FOR KING COUNTY, Otis W. Brinker, Judge, Respondent. No. 19085. Department Two.The Supreme Court of Washington. February 24, 1925. CERTIORARI (8) — JURISDICTION — AMOUNT IN CONTROVERSY. Certiorari does not lie to review a […]
SEATTLE v. KRUGAR, 145 Wn. 677 (1927)
THE CITY OF SEATTLE, Respondent, v. NICK KRUGAR, Appellant. No. 20983. Department One.The Supreme Court of Washington. November 30, 1927. [1] INTOXICATING LIQUORS (47) — VARIANCE BETWEEN ALLEGATIONS AND PROOF — PLACE OF OFFENSE. It is not a variance to charge the unlawful possession of intoxicating liquor at “206 5th South,” in the city of […]
STATE v. MURRAY, 157 Wn.2d 1016 (2006)
139 P.3d 350 STATE, Respondent v. MURRAY, Petitioner. No. 78590-2.The Supreme Court of Washington. July 7, 2006. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 32699-0-II, March 14, 2006. Denied.
STATE v. WOODS, 153 Wn.2d 1027 (2005)
State, Respondent, v. Woods, Petitioner. No. 75922-7.The Supreme Court of Washington. March 29, 2005. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 30502-0-II, August 3, 2004, 122 Wn. App. 1053. Denied.
BELLEVUE SCH. DIST. v. E.S., 171 Wn.2d 695 (2011)
257 P.3d 570 BELLEVUE SCHOOL DISTRICT, Petitioner, v. E.S., Respondent. No. 83024-0.The Supreme Court of Washington.Argued January 19, 2010. Decided June 9, 2011. Page 696 [EDITORS’ NOTE: THIS PAGE CONTAINS HEADNOTES. HEADNOTES ARE NOT AN OFFICIAL PRODUCT OF THE COURT, THEREFORE THEY ARE NOT DISPLAYED.] Page 697 Appeal from the Superior Court for King County, […]
HUDSON v. PACIFIC NORTHWEST TRACTION CO., 136 Wn. 4 (1925)
238 P. 982 JANE F. HUDSON, by her Guardian ad Litem Florence Hudson, Respondent, v. PACIFIC NORTHWEST TRACTION COMPANY, Appellant. No. 19156. Department One.The Supreme Court of Washington. August 31, 1925. MUNICIPAL CORPORATIONS (389) — USE OF STREETS — COLLISION AT CROSSING — NEGLIGENCE — EVIDENCE — SUFFICIENCY. The negligence of a stage driver is […]
TAYLOR v. TALMADGE, 45 Wn.2d 144 (1954)
273 P.2d 506 GARFIELD TAYLOR, Appellant, v. HERBERT TALMADGE et al., Respondents and Cross-appellants.[1] No. 32788.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. August 5, 1954. [1] Reported in 273 P.2d 506. [1] ADVERSE POSSESSION — NATURE AND REQUISITES. Possession to be adverse must be actual and uninterrupted, open and notorious, hostile, and exclusive, and under […]
BLASICK v. YAKIMA, 45 Wn.2d 309 (1954)
274 P.2d 122 ANNA BLASICK et al., Respondents, v. THE CITY OF YAKIMA, Appellant.[1] No. 32911.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. September 21, 1954. [1] Reported in 274 P.2d 122. [1] MUNICIPAL CORPORATIONS — TORTS — DEFECTS IN SIDEWALKS — NEGLIGENCE — EVIDENCE — SUFFICIENCY. In an action against a city for personal injuries […]
BRUM v. HAMMERMEISTER, 169 Wn. 659 (1932)
14 P.2d 700 MIKE BRUM et al., Respondents, v. GEORGE R. HAMMERMEISTER, Appellant. No. 23733. Department One.The Supreme Court of Washington. October 5, 1932. [1] HIGHWAYS (53, 58) — NEGLIGENT USE — MEETING AND CROSSING — ARTERIAL HIGHWAYS — RIGHT OF WAY — QUESTION FOR JURY. Rem. 1927 Sup., § 6362-40, requiring a motorist to […]
MALO v. ANDERSON, 62 Wn.2d 813 (1963)
384 P.2d 867 GASTON MALO et al., Respondents, v. GEORGE S. ANDERSON, Appellant.[*] No. 36656.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. August 22, 1963. [*] Reported in 384 P.2d 867. [1]Equity — Judicial Sales — Confirmation — Effect. RCW 6.24.100, in providing for the conclusiveness of an order confirming an execution sale, grants a legal […]
WINANS v. BRUE, 140 Wn. 56 (1926)
248 P. 62 H.E. WINANS, Appellant, v. OLE BRUE et al., Respondents. No. 19929. Department Two.The Supreme Court of Washington. July 27, 1926. [1] CORPORATIONS (133) — OFFICERS AND AGENTS — LIABILITY OF DIRECTORS — DEBTS OF CORPORATION. The officers and directors of a marketing union which had marketed plaintiff’s hay crop under an agreement […]
COMMUNITY STATE BANK v. MARTIN, 144 Wn. 483 (1927)
258 P. 498 COMMUNITY STATE BANK, Appellant, v. JACOB MARTIN et al., Respondents. No. 20281. Department One.The Supreme Court of Washington. July 29, 1927. [1] CHATTEL MORTGAGES (3, 13) — PROPERTY SUBJECT — CROPS — DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY. A chattel mortgage upon “crops” to be produced during the year upon lands accurately described, gives a […]
SANDERS v. STATE, 169 Wn.2d 827 (2010)
240 P.3d 120 RICHARD B. SANDERS, Appellant, v. THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent. No. 82849-1.The Supreme Court of Washington.Argued March 31, 2010. Decided September 16, 2010. Page 828 [EDITORS’ NOTE: THIS PAGE CONTAINS HEADNOTES. HEADNOTES ARE NOT AN OFFICIAL PRODUCT OF THE COURT, THEREFORE THEY ARE NOT DISPLAYED.] Page 829 [EDITORS’ NOTE: THIS PAGE CONTAINS […]
STATE v. CARDENAS, 146 Wn.2d 400 (2002)
47 P.3d 127 STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. LEOPOLDO CUEVAS CARDENAS, Petitioner. No. 70855-0.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc.Oral Argument Date: October 25, 2001 Filed: May 23, 2002. ORDER CHANGING OPINION AND ORDER DENYING FURTHER RECONSIDERATION AND MOTION TO STRIKE Page 401 [EDITORS’ NOTE: THIS PAGE CONTAINS HEADNOTES. HEADNOTES ARE NOT AN OFFICIAL PRODUCT […]
STATE v. RANDALL, 151 Wn.2d 1029 (2004)
State, Respondent, v. Randall, Petitioner. No. 74786-5.The Supreme Court of Washington. June 2, 2004. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 28938-5-II, November 13, 2003, 119 Wn. App. 1015. Denied June 2, 2004.
STATE v. DOMENICI, 166 Wn.2d 1035 (2008)
State, Respondent, v. Domenici, Petitioner. No. 83136-0.The Supreme Court of Washington. September 29, 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. 27167-6-III, April 16, 2009. Denied.
WEST v. STANFIELD, 48 Wn.2d 55 (1955)
290 P.2d 704 MARY JOSEPHINE WEST, Respondent, v. A.B. STANFIELD et al., Appellants.[1] No. 33307.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. December 8, 1955. [1] Reported in 290 P.2d 704. [1] APPEAL AND ERROR — REVIEW — FINDINGS. In a case tried to the court, the scope of the supreme court’s review is confined to […]
STATE v. MOORE, 35 Wn.2d 106 (1949)
211 P.2d 172 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. BABE MOORE, Appellant.[1] No. 30928.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. November 9, 1949. [1] Reported in 211 P.2d 172. [1] CRIMINAL LAW — EVIDENCE — CONFESSIONS — CORROBORATION — ESTABLISHMENT OF CORPUS DELICTI. In a criminal prosecution, where the defendant denies on the witness stand […]
SLOOP v. THOMAS, 20 Wn.2d 409 (1944)
147 P.2d 511 C.H. SLOOP, Appellant, v. FRANK THOMAS, Defendant, VERNON THOMAS et al., Respondents.[1] No. 29230.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. April 7, 1944. [1] Reported in 147 P.2d 511. [1] APPEAL AND ERROR — REVIEW — FINDINGS. When it cannot be said that the evidence preponderates against the findings of the trial […]
STATE v. TEUSCHER, 111 Wn.2d 486 (1988)
761 P.2d 49 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. WALLACE V. TEUSCHER, ET AL, Defendants, PUREGRO, INC., ET AL, Appellants. No. 54863-3.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. August 25, 1988. [1] Eminent Domain — Compensation — Election of Trial — Multiple Respondents — Lienholders. All respondents in a condemnation proceeding in which a tender […]
STATE v. GRAY, 166 Wn.2d 1020 (2009)
217 P.3d 783 State, Respondent, v. Gray, Petitioner. No. 82853-9.The Supreme Court of Washington. September 8, 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. 26671-1-III, February 19, 2009, 148 Wn. App. 1044. Denied.
DINNER v. THORP, 54 Wn.2d 90 (1959)
338 P.2d 137 MOSES DINNER et al., Appellants, v. DONALD J. THORP, Respondent.[1] No. 34689.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. April 23, 1959. [1] Reported in 338 P.2d 137. [1] PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS — ACTIONS FOR MALPRACTICE — EVIDENCE — CROSS-EXAMINATION OF EXPERTS. In an action against a physician for malpractice, held that the […]
SKAGIT COUNTY v. DEP’T OF ECOLOGY, 93 Wn.2d 742 (1980)
613 P.2d 115 SKAGIT COUNTY, ET AL, Respondents, v. THE DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY, ET AL, Appellants. No. 46152.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. June 19, 1980. [1] Environment — Shoreline Management — Development Permit — Conflict With Master Program — Approval of State — Necessity. In the absence of approval by the Department of […]
STATE v. MITCHELL, 169 Wn.2d 437 (2010)
237 P.3d 282 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. MARILEA R. MITCHELL, Petitioner. No. 83169-6.The Supreme Court of Washington.Argued June 29, 2010. Decided August 12, 2010. Page 438 [EDITORS’ NOTE: THIS PAGE CONTAINS HEADNOTES. HEADNOTES ARE NOT AN OFFICIAL PRODUCT OF THE COURT, THEREFORE THEY ARE NOT DISPLAYED.] Page 439 Appeal from the Superior Court […]
STATE v. GAMBLE, 154 Wn.2d 457 (2005)
THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. JACOB GAMBLE, Petitioner. No. 74414-9.The Supreme Court of Washington.Argued November 10, 2004. Decided June 23, 2005. Page 458 [EDITORS’ NOTE: THIS PAGE CONTAINS HEADNOTES. HEADNOTES ARE NOT AN OFFICIAL PRODUCT OF THE COURT, THEREFORE THEY ARE NOT DISPLAYED.] Page 459 James J. Sowder, Vancouver, WA for petitioner. Arthur D. […]
WHARTON v. WARNER, 75 Wn. 470 (1913)
135 P. 235 LOGAN WHARTON et al., Appellants, v. WILLIS H. WARNER et al., Respondents.[1] No. 11012The Supreme Court of Washington. September 20, 1913. [1] Reported in 135 Pac. 235. Appeal from a judgment of the superior court for Walls Walla county, Brents, J., entered July 17, 1912, in favor of the defendants, notwithstanding the […]
SETO v. AM. ELEVATOR, 159 Wn.2d 767 (2007)
154 P.3d 189 MATTHEW SETO, Petitioner, v. AMERICAN ELEVATOR, INC., Respondent. No. 77751-9.The Supreme Court of Washington.Argued September 21, 2006. Decided March 8, 2007. Page 768 [EDITORS’ NOTE: THIS PAGE CONTAINS HEADNOTES. HEADNOTES ARE NOT AN OFFICIAL PRODUCT OF THE COURT, THEREFORE THEY ARE NOT DISPLAYED.] Page 769 Scott A. Sayre (of The Law Offices […]