972 P.2d 464 Solutec Corp., Petitioner, v. Agnew, et al., Respondents. No. 66642-3.The Supreme Court of Washington. September 2, 1998. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, December 30, 1997, 88 Wn. App. 1067. Denied September 2, 1998.
Category: Washington Supreme Court Opinions
RICKERT v. GEPPERT, 64 Wn.2d 350 (1964)
391 P.2d 964 SCHIRL RICKERT et al., Appellants, v. LARRY GEPPERT, JR. et al., Respondents.[*] No. 36700.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. April 30, 1964. [*] Reported in 391 P.2d 964. [1] Negligence — Contributory Negligence — Volenti Non Fit Injuria. Contributory negligence is the proper issue and not volenti non fit injuria, where […]
SORENSON v. PYEATT, 158 Wn.2d 523 (2006)
145 P.3d 1172 CAROLE SORENSON, Respondent, v. BARBARA PYEATT ET AL., Defendants, HOUSEHOLD FINANCE CORPORATION III ET AL., Petitioners, WILLIAM F. WALKER ET AL., Defendants, MERITECH MORTGAGE SERVICES ET AL., Petitioners. No. 77229-1.The Supreme Court of Washington.Argued May 16, 2006. Decided November 9, 2006. Page 524 [EDITORS’ NOTE: THIS PAGE CONTAINS HEADNOTES. HEADNOTES ARE NOT […]
RENTEL v. RENTEL, 39 Wn.2d 729 (1951)
238 P.2d 389 MARJORIE KOLSTAD RENTEL, Respondent and Cross-appellant, v. JOSEPH JOHN RENTEL, Appellant.[1] No. 31734.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. November 29, 1951. [1] Reported in 238 P.2d 389. [1] DIVORCE — DEFENSES — CONDONATION — IMPLIED CONDITION. If a wife against whom acts of cruelty have been committed by her husband resumes […]
STATE v. SALAZAR, 135 Wn.2d 1014 (1998)
960 P.2d 939 State, Respondent, v. Salazar, Petitioner. No. 66532-0.The Supreme Court of Washington. July 8, 1998. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, January, 8, 1998, 88 Wn. App. 1069. Denied July 8, 1998.
IN RE MARRIAGE OF SCHWARY, 152 Wn.2d 1034 (2004)
In re Marriage of Schwary. No. 75479-9.The Supreme Court of Washington. November 30, 2004. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 30211-0-II, April 13, 2004, 121 Wn. App. 1007. Denied.
STATE v. MYERS, 53 Wn.2d 446 (1959)
334 P.2d 536 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. GEORGE EDWARD MYERS, Appellant.[1] No. 34502.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. January 22, 1959. [1] Reported in 334 P.2d 536. [1] HOMICIDE — MURDER — NATURE AND ELEMENTS — SECOND-DEGREE MURDER. Specific intent is not an essential element of murder in the second degree. [2] […]
STATE v. SIMMONS, 152 Wn.2d 450 (2004)
98 P.3d 789 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. JOSEPH GOODRICH SIMMONS, JR., Petitioner. No. 74383-5.The Supreme Court of Washington.Argued May 25, 2004. Decided October 7, 2004. Page 451 [EDITORS’ NOTE: THIS PAGE CONTAINS HEADNOTES. HEADNOTES ARE NOT AN OFFICIAL PRODUCT OF THE COURT, THEREFORE THEY ARE NOT DISPLAYED.] Page 452 Rita J. Griffith, for […]
STATE v. LACONTE, 164 Wn.2d 1010 (2008)
State, Respondent, v. LaConte, Petitioner. No. 81140-7.The Supreme Court of Washington. September 3, 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. 58844-3-I, December 10, 2007, 142 Wn. App. 1007. Review Orders. Denied.
SNYDER v. INGRAM, 48 Wn.2d 637 (1956)
296 P.2d 305 HARRY A. SNYDER et al., Plaintiffs and Relators, v. HUBERT INGRAM et al., Defendants, THE SUPERIOR COURT FOR KING COUNTY, Henry W. Cramer, Judge, Respondent.[1] Nos. 33555, 33556, 33557.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. April 12, 1956. [1] Reported in 296 P.2d 305. [1] COURTS — VENUE — JURISDICTION — NATURE […]
STATE EX REL. DAILEY v. SUPERIOR COURT, 150 Wn. 299 (1928)
272 P. 733 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, on the Relation of A.E. Dailey, Plaintiff, v. THE SUPERIOR COURT FOR SNOHOMISH COUNTY, et al., Respondents. No. 21379. Department Two.The Supreme Court of Washington. December 13, 1928. [1] MANDAMUS (4) — REMEDY BY APPEAL — ACTS OF COURTS. Mandamus does not lie to compel the trial court […]
STATE v. INMAN, 162 Wn.2d 1016 (2008)
178 P.3d 1032 State, Respondent, v. Inman, Petitioner. State, Respondent, v. Simanovski, Petitioner. No. 80030-8.The Supreme Court of Washington. February 5, 2008. Petition for review of decisions of the Court of Appeals, Nos. 33875-1-II and 33919-6-II, April 10, 2007, 137 Wn. App. 1061. Dispositions of Petitions for Review and Selected Motions for Discretionary Review. Denied.
STATE v. SCHULZE, 51 Wn.2d 878 (1958)
322 P.2d 839 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. RUDY SCHULZE, Appellant.[1] No. 34191.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. March 13, 1958. [1] Reported in 322 P.2d 839. [1] EVIDENCE — JUDICIAL NOTICE — ADMINISTRATIVE RULES AND REGULATIONS. In a prosecution for the violation of an administrative regulation of the department of fisheries, it […]
WERLINGER v. WARNER, 155 Wn.2d 1025 (2005)
126 P.3d 820 Werlinger, Individually and as Guardian, et al., Petitioners, v. Warner et al., Respondents. No. 76935-4.The Supreme Court of Washington. November 30, 2005. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 53558-7-I, February 14, 2005, 126 Wn. App. 342. Denied. Page 1026
IN RE DICKSON’S ESTATE, 197 Wn. 145 (1938)
84 P.2d 661 In the Matter of the Estate of THOMAS DICKSON, an Incompetent Person. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, Appellant, v. J.G. DICKSON, as Guardian, et al., Respondents. No. 27161. Department Two.The Supreme Court of Washington. November 30, 1938. [1] UNITED STATES — DEBTS DUE UNITED STATES — INSOLVENCY OF DEBTOR — PRIORITY OF CLAIMS. […]
MAYO v. MAYO, 75 Wn.2d 36 (1968)
448 P.2d 926 RAE MAYO, Appellant, v. JACQUE LEE MAYO, Respondent.[*] No. 39648.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. December 13, 1968. [*] Reported in 448 P.2d 926. [1] Divorce — Disposition of Property — Discretion of Trial Court. The Supreme Court will not interfere with a trial court’s disposition of property in a divorce […]
CRALL v. DEPT. LABOR IND., 45 Wn.2d 497 (1954)
275 P.2d 903 ALICE CRALL, Appellant, v. THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRIES, Respondent.[1] No. 32915.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. November 4, 1954. [1] Reported in 275 P.2d 903. [1] WORKMEN’S COMPENSATION — EMPLOYEES WITHIN ACT — STATUTORY PROVISIONS — INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR — HAULERS OF LOGS. RCW 51.08.180, defining as “workman” one who […]
STATE v. ATEN, 130 Wn.2d 640 (1996)
927 P.2d 210 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Petitioner, v. VICKI JO ATEN, Respondent. No. 63348-7.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc.Argued May 14, 1996. Decided November 27, 1996. Page 641 [EDITORS’ NOTE: THIS PAGE CONTAINS HEADNOTES. HEADNOTES ARE NOT AN OFFICIAL PRODUCT OF THE COURT, THEREFORE THEY ARE NOT DISPLAYED.] Page 642 MADSEN, J., DURHAM, […]
STATE v. LEE, 74 Wn.2d 967 (1968)
447 P.2d 169 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. LEONARD J. LEE, Appellant.[*] No. 40156.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. November 15, 1968. [*] Reported in 447 P.2d 169. Appeal from a judgment of the Superior Court for Kitsap County, No. 49314, Oluf Johnsen, J., entered February 5, 1968 Affirmed. Prosecution for unlawful sale […]
WALNUT PARK LUMBER COAL CO. v. ROANE, 171 Wn. 362 (1933)
17 P.2d 896 WALNUT PARK LUMBER COAL COMPANY, Respondent, v. EVA L. ROANE, Appellant. No. 24084. Department One.The Supreme Court of Washington. January 12, 1933. [1] EVIDENCE (27) — PRESUMPTIONS — LAWS OF OTHER STATE. In the absence of pleading and proof of the laws of a sister state, they will be presumed to be […]
SEATTLE-TACOMA v. PORT OF SEATTLE, 169 Wn.2d 1016 (2010)
Seattle-Tacoma Int’l Taxi Ass’n, Respondent, v. Port of Seattle, Respondent, Airport Joint Venture Response P’ship, LLC, et al., Defendants, Puget Sound Dispatch, LLC, Petitioner. No. 84744-4.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 […]
JOHNSON v. GRAYS HARBOR R. LIGHT CO., 142 Wn. 520 (1927)
253 P. 819 CHARLES W. JOHNSON, Administrator of the Estate of Gustave Quarnstrom, Deceased, Appellant, v. GRAYS HARBOR RAILROAD LIGHT COMPANY, Respondent. No. 20364. Department Two.The Supreme Court of Washington. March 3, 1927. [1] ELECTRICITY (5) — INJURIES INCIDENT TO USE — DEFECTS CAUSING INJURY — NEGLIGENCE — PRESUMPTIONS — EVIDENCE. The presumption of negligence […]
STATE v. ALBRIGHT, 164 Wn.2d 1028 (2008)
State, Respondent, v. Albright, Petitioner. No. 81530-5.The Supreme Court of Washington. October 2, 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. 35894-8-II, April 8, 2008, 143 Wn. App. 1054. Denied October 2, 2008. Review Orders.
AM. DISC. CORP. v. SHEPHERD, 160 Wn.2d 93 (2007)
156 P.3d 858 AMERICAN DISCOUNT CORPORATION, Plaintiff, v. W. AUSTIN SHEPHERD, JR., ET AL., Respondents, UNITED COLLECTION SERVICE, INC., Petitioner. No. 77974-1.The Supreme Court of Washington.Argued October 24, 2006. Decided April 19, 2007. Page 94 [EDITORS’ NOTE: THIS PAGE CONTAINS HEADNOTES. HEADNOTES ARE NOT AN OFFICIAL PRODUCT OF THE COURT, THEREFORE THEY ARE NOT DISPLAYED.] […]
STATE v. BRAMES, 154 Wn. 304 (1929)
282 P. 48 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. PETER D. BRAMES et al., Appellants. No. 21815. Department Two.The Supreme Court of Washington. November 12, 1929. [1] INTOXICATING LIQUORS (42) — INFORMATION — PRIOR CONVICTIONS — JOINTISTS. Rem. Comp. Stat., § 7339, providing that every prosecuting attorney having knowledge of any previous convictions of any […]
KECK v. YAKIMA SAVINGS LOAN ASS’N, 160 Wn. 430 (1931)
295 P. 483 HATTIE E. KECK, Appellant, v. YAKIMA SAVINGS LOAN ASSOCIATION, Respondent. No. 22691. Department One.The Supreme Court of Washington. January 22, 1931. [1] COUNTIES (80) — PUBLIC DEBT AND SECURITIES — REFUNDING BONDS. A recital that county refunding bonds were payable out of the county’s Road Refunding Bond Fund, does not make the […]
GRAYSON v. SELLAND, 129 Wn.2d 1023 (1996)
919 P.2d 600 Grayson, et al., Respondents, v. Selland, et al., Petitioners. No. 63914-1.The Supreme Court of Washington. July 10, 1996. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, November 6, 1995, 79 Wn. App. 1039. Denied July 10, 1996.
MELVILLE v. RHODES, 136 Wn. 220 (1925)
239 P. 560 C.W. MELVILLE, as Receiver etc., Respondent, v. T.M. RHODES, Appellant. No. 19233. Department One.The Supreme Court of Washington. October 2, 1925. CORPORATIONS (35, 45, 92) — STOCK SUBSCRIPTIONS — FULLY PAID-UP ASSESSMENTS — RIGHTS OF CREDITORS — TRUST FUND — LIABILITY TO CREDITORS. Where the capital stock of a corporation when fully […]
COLAGROSSI v. HENDRICKSON, 50 Wn.2d 266 (1957)
310 P.2d 1072 JESSE L. COLAGROSSI, Appellant, v. L.W. HENDRICKSON et al., Respondents.[1] No. 33848.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. May 9, 1957. [1] Reported in 310 P.2d 1072. [1] TRIAL — TAKING CASE FROM JURY — DISMISSAL OR NONSUIT. The defendant’s challenge to the legal sufficiency of the evidence admits the truth of […]
DISPOSITIONS OF PETITIONS FOR REVIEW[†] , 126 Wn.2d 1024 (1995)
The Supreme Court of Washington. [†] Dispositions of Court of Appeals Commissioner rulings are identified by case names not in italic. Mayekawa Mfg. Co., Petitioner, v. Sasaki, Respondent, No. 62703-7. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, February 6, 1995, 76 Wn. App. 791. Denied June 7, 1995. State, Respondent, v. […]
SEATTLE SHORELINES COALITION v. JUSTEN, 93 Wn.2d 390 (1980)
609 P.2d 1371 SEATTLE SHORELINES COALITION, ET AL, Appellants, v. WILLIAM JUSTEN, ET AL, Respondents. No. 45890.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. April 24, 1980. [1] Statutes — Construction — Administrative Construction. The construction placed upon a legislative enactment by an administrative agency charged with carrying out its terms is entitled to considerable weight […]
STATE v. HOGAN, 29 Wn.2d 407 (1947)
187 P.2d 612 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. DAN HOGAN, Appellant.[1] No. 30261.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. December 11, 1947. [1] Reported in 187 P.2d 612. [1] CRIMINAL LAW — TRIAL — ENDORSEMENT OF WITNESSES ON INFORMATION — ENDORSEMENT DURING TRIAL. In a criminal prosecution, it was not error for the court […]
STATE EX REL. WICKS v. PUGET SD. SAV. LOAN, 8 Wn.2d 599 (1941)
113 P.2d 70 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, on the Relation of W.A. Wicks et al., Appellants, v. PUGET SOUND SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION et al., Respondents.[1] No. 28160.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. May 8, 1941. [1] Reported in 113 P.2d 70. [1] CORPORATIONS — SHAREHOLDERS — RIGHT TO INSPECT CORPORATE BOOKS AND RECORDS. […]
STATE v. WALTERS, 56 Wn.2d 79 (1960)
351 P.2d 147 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Appellant, v. CHARLES W. WALTERS, Defendant, ROBERT HUTTON DAVIS, Respondent.[1] No. 35155.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. April 14, 1960. [1] Reported in 351 P.2d 147. [1] CRIMINAL LAW — TRIAL — CHALLENGE TO THE SUFFICIENCY OF EVIDENCE — EFFECT. Where a defendant in a criminal prosecution […]
BINGAMAN v. SEATTLE, 139 Wn. 68 (1926)
245 P. 411 MAY BINGAMAN, Appellant, v. THE CITY OF SEATTLE, Respondent. No. 19561. Department One.The Supreme Court of Washington. April 23, 1926. [1] MUNICIPAL CORPORATIONS (191) — STREET IMPROVEMENTS — REMOVAL OF LATERAL SUPPORT — MEASURE AND AMOUNT — DAMAGES. A verdict against a city for nominal damages suffered from a progressive slide of […]
RABON v. CITY OF SEATTLE, 135 Wn.2d 278 (1998)
957 P.2d 621 WILTON RABON, Petitioner, v. THE CITY OF SEATTLE, Respondent. No. 64942-1.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. May 21, 1998. Page 279 [EDITORS’ NOTE: THIS PAGE CONTAINS HEADNOTES. HEADNOTES ARE NOT AN OFFICIAL PRODUCT OF THE COURT, THEREFORE THEY ARE NOT DISPLAYED.] Page 280 [EDITORS’ NOTE: THIS PAGE CONTAINS HEADNOTES. HEADNOTES ARE […]
OMICRON CO. v. CEN. SUR. INS. CORP., 23 Wn.2d 135 (1945)
160 P.2d 629 OMICRON COMPANY, INC., et al., Appellants, v. CENTRAL SURETY INSURANCE CORPORATION, Respondent.[1] No. 29516.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. June 23, 1945. [1] Reported in 160 P.2d 629. [1] INSURANCE — RISKS AND CAUSES OF LOSS — INDEMNITY INSURANCE — “LOSS OF PROPERTY” — “FRAUD OR DISHONESTY.” An insured under a […]
SHEEHAN v. SHEEHAN ET AL., 167 Wn.2d 1013 (2009)
220 P.3d 209 Sheehan, Petitioner, v. Sheehan et al., Respondents. No. 83355-9.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. 27267-2-III, June 9, 2009, 150 Wn. App. 1039. Review Orders. Denied.
KELLY v. GIFFORD, 63 Wn.2d 221 (1963)
386 P.2d 415 ROY KELLY, JR. et al., Appellants, v. DENZEL L. GIFFORD et al., Defendants, VISTA PROPERTIES, INC. et al., Respondents.[*] No. 36648.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. November 7, 1963. [*] Reported in 386 P.2d 415. [1] Waters and Watercourses — Surface Waters — Land Owners. Surface waters are regarded as outlaw […]
ERVIN v. MORTGAGE ELEC. REG. SYS., 161 Wn.2d 1004 (2007)
166 P.3d 718 In re Tr.’s Sale of Real Prop. of Ervin. Ervin, Petitioner, v. Mortgage Elec. Registration Sys., Inc., Respondent. No. 79383-2.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. 57600-3-I, […]
STATE v. SMITH, 153 Wn.2d 1021 (2005)
State, Respondent, v. Smith, Petitioner. No. 75806-9.The Supreme Court of Washington. March 1, 2005. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 51147-5-I, June 1, 2004, 121 Wn. App. 1060. Denied
GARNER v. THOMPSON, 161 Wn. 317 (1931)
296 P. 1043 ANNA GARNER, Appellant, v. J.R. THOMPSON, Defendant, IVER H. BRUDEVOLD, Respondent. No. 22538. Department Two.The Supreme Court of Washington. March 16, 1931. [1] FRAUDULENT CONVEYANCES (14) — PROPERTY AND RIGHTS TRANSFERRED — SALES IN BULK — RESTAURANTS. A debtor conducting a restaurant is not “engaged in the business of buying and selling […]
WALLIN v. KNUDTSON, 46 Wn.2d 80 (1955)
278 P.2d 344 ARDIS I. WALLIN, as Administrator, Appellant, v. LeROY KNUDTSON et al., Defendants, THE OHIO CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY, Respondent.[1] No. 32858.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. January 7, 1955. [1] Reported in 278 P.2d 344. [1] INSURANCE — INDEMNITY INSURANCE — PERSONS COVERED — PERMISSION OF OWNER — IMMATERIAL OR PERMISSIBLE DEVIATION. […]
IVY v. COMMERCIAL CREDIT CO., 173 Wn. 360 (1933)
23 P.2d 19 EUGENE D. IVY, as Receiver, Appellant, v. COMMERCIAL CREDIT COMPANY, Respondent. No. 24385. Department One.The Supreme Court of Washington. June 22, 1933. [1] BAILMENT (6) — SALES (2) — RIGHTS OF BAILOR AS TO THIRD PERSONS — SALE DISTINGUISHED FROM OTHER TRANSACTIONS — “TRUST RECEIPTS.” Where automobiles, consigned by the owner to […]
FIRST STATE INS. CO. v. KEMPER NAT. INS. CO., 139 Wn.2d 1006 (1999)
989 P.2d 1136 First State Ins. Co. v. Kemper Nat. Ins. Co. No. 67827-8.The Supreme Court of Washington. Filed August 31, 1999. DISPOSITION OF PETITION FOR REVIEW Denied. Page 1007
STATE v. LEE, 159 Wn.2d 1004 (2007)
State, Respondent, v. Lee, Petitioner. No. 78711-5.The Supreme Court of Washington. January 31, 2007. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 54664-3-I, March 6, 2006, 131 Wn. App. 1053. Denied. Page 1005
HATTEN v. BATTERBERRY, 69 Wn.2d 972 (1966)
418 P.2d 236 PETER HATTEN, Appellant, v. JANIE BATTERBERRY et al., Respondents.[†] No. 38229.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. September 15, 1966. [†] Reported in 418 P.2d 236. Appeal from a judgment of the Superior Court for King County, No. 613427, B.J. McLean, J., entered July 20, 1964. Affirmed. Action for personal injuries. Plaintiff […]
STATE v. MACIOLEK, 101 Wn.2d 259 (1984)
676 P.2d 996 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. LARRY H. MACIOLEK, Petitioner. THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. SHAWN ROBERT JOHNSON, Petitioner. THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. MELISSA ANN THOMPSON, Petitioner. No. 49904-7.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. February 16, 1984. [1] Criminal Law — Statutes — Vagueness — Facial Invalidity — […]
STATE v. DAVIS, 60 Wn.2d 233 (1962)
373 P.2d 128 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. ROBERT DAVIS, Appellant.[*] No. 36161.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. July 12, 1962. [*] Reported in 373 P.2d 128. [1] BURGLARY — NATURE AND ELEMENTS — BUILDING, ROOM, OR STRUCTURE — WHAT CONSTITUTES. A cigar and confectionery counter which was enclosed by a canvas curtain […]
ELEC. CONTRACTORS ASS’N v. RIVELAND, 138 Wn.2d 9 (1999)
978 P.2d 481 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION, CASCADE CHAPTER, ET AL., Appellants, v. CHASE RIVELAND, Director, Department of Corrections, State of Washington, ET AL., Respondents. No. 65953-2.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc.Argued September 9, 1998. Decided June 3, 1999. Page 10 [EDITORS’ NOTE: THIS PAGE CONTAINS HEADNOTES. HEADNOTES ARE NOT AN OFFICIAL PRODUCT OF […]
ITT RAYONIER v. DALMAN, 122 Wn.2d 801 (1993)
863 P.2d 64 ITT RAYONIER, INC., Petitioner, v. MARVIN A. DALMAN, ET AL, Respondents. No. 60024-4.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. December 9, 1993. [1] Administrative Law — Rules — Construction — Meaning of Words — Considered as a Whole. A term in an administrative rule must not be read in isolation but in […]
DISPOSITIONS OF PETITIONS FOR REVIEW[†] , 124 Wn.2d 1028 (1994)
The Supreme Court of Washington. [†] Dispositions of Court of Appeals Commissioner rulings are identified by case names not in italic. State, Respondent, v. Waldron-Ramsey, Petitioner. In re Personal Restraint of Waldron-Ramsey, Petitioner, No. 61993-0. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, May 10, 1994, 74 Wn. App. 1014. Denied October […]
STATE v. BAKER, 68 Wn.2d 517 (1966)
413 P.2d 965 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. JAMES C. BAKER, Appellant.[*] No. 37676.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. May 5, 1966. [*] Reported in 413 P.2d 965. [1] Arrest — Probable Cause — Commission of Felony. A police officer may arrest without a warrant if he has reasonable grounds to believe that […]
IN RE SEIJAS, 52 Wn.2d 1 (1957)
318 P.2d 961 In the Matter of the Disciplinary Proceedings Against A. SEIJAS, JR., an Attorney at Law.[1] No. C.D. 1615.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. December 12, 1957. [1] Reported in 318 P.2d 961. [1] ATTORNEY AND CLIENT — THE OFFICE OF ATTORNEY — SUSPENSION AND DISBARMENT — GROUNDS FOR DISBARMENT — CONVICTION […]
OSBORN v. PUBLIC HOSP. DIST., 80 Wn.2d 201 (1972)
492 P.2d 1025 ROBERT HARRIS OSBORN, as Executor, Appellant, v. PUBLIC HOSPITAL DISTRICT 1, Respondent. No. 42073.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. January 20, 1972. [1] Hospitals — Negligence — Patient’s Safety — Duty to Act. Regardless of the implied directions of an attending physician and independent of the care that may be chargeable […]
GUFFEY v. DEPT. LABOR IND., 38 Wn.2d 236 (1951)
229 P.2d 321 NED GUFFEY, Appellant, v. THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRIES et al., Respondents.[1] No. 31166.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. March 15, 1951. [1] Reported in 229 P.2d 321. [1] APPEAL AND ERROR — WORKMEN’S COMPENSATION — RECORD — STATEMENT OF FACTS — NECESSITY. Where the statement of facts has been […]
STATE v. PEELE, 75 Wn.2d 28 (1968)
448 P.2d 923 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. WILLIE PEELE, Appellant.[*] No. 38755.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. December 13, 1968. [*] Reported in 448 P.2d 923. [1] Criminal Law — Judgment — Collateral Estoppel — Criminal Action. Res judicata and collateral estoppel apply in criminal cases to bar relitigation of issues actually […]
OVERBY v. CITY OF BATTLE GROUND, 153 Wn.2d 1022 (2005)
Overby, Petitioner, v. City of Battle Ground et al., Respondents. No. 75844-1.The Supreme Court of Washington. March 1, 2005. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 28169-4-II, July 19, 2004. Denied Page 1023
NOVENSON v. SPOKANE CULVERT, 91 Wn.2d 550 (1979)
588 P.2d 1174 JOSEPH V. NOVENSON, ET AL, Appellants, v. SPOKANE CULVERT FABRICATING COMPANY, Respondent. No. 45114.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. January 5, 1979. [1] Judgment — Summary Judgment — Determination — In General. All material evidence and reasonable inferences therefrom must be considered most favorably to the nonmoving party in a summary […]
STEINHEIM v. NICHOLAS, 171 Wn. 614 (1933)
18 P.2d 836 TORSTEIN O. STEINHEIM, Appellant, v. F.R. NICHOLAS et al., Respondents. No. 24216. Department One.The Supreme Court of Washington. February 6, 1933. [1] MUNICIPAL CORPORATIONS (383, 391) — STREETS — NEGLIGENT USE — CONTRIBUTORY NEGLIGENCE OF PEDESTRIAN. A pedestrian, struck by an automobile at night, was guilty of contributory negligence, where he testified […]
McKENNA v. SEATTLE-1ST NAT. BANK, 35 Wn.2d 662 (1950)
214 P.2d 664 JOHN A. McKENNA et al., Respondents, v. SEATTLE-FIRST NATIONAL BANK et al., Respondents, MARGARET WATSON, et al., Appellants. SEATTLE-FIRST NATIONAL BANK, as Trustee, Respondent, v. JOHN A. McKENNA et al., Respondents, MARGARET WATSON et al., Appellants.[1] No. 31114.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. February 10, 1950. [1] Reported in 214 P.2d […]
DISPOSITIONS OF PETITIONS FOR REVIEW, 101 Wn.2d 1022 (1983)
The Supreme Court of Washington. Vigoren, et al, Petitioners, v. Anderson, et al, Respondents, No. 50547-1. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, March 9, 1984, 36 Wn. App. 1081. Denied June 8, 1984. In re Snodgrass. State, Respondent, v. Snodgrass, Petitioner, No. 50567-5. Petition for review of a decision of […]
WEBSTER v. ROMANO ENGINEERING CORP., 178 Wn. 118 (1934)
34 P.2d 428 M. WEBSTER, Respondent, v. L. ROMANO ENGINEERING CORPORATION, Appellant. No. 24672. En Banc.The Supreme Court of Washington. July 3, 1934. [1] SALES (108) — IMPLIED WARRANTY — SALE BY DEALER — FITNESS FOR PURPOSE INTENDED. Upon the sale by a dealer of a stock grader of a known and described kind, there […]
ATKINS v. CLEIN, 3 Wn.2d 168 (1940)
100 P.2d 1 NICHOLAS A. ATKINS et al., Respondents, v. NORMAN WARD CLEIN et al., Appellants.[1] No. 27823.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. March 13, 1940. [1] Reported in 100 P.2d 1. [1] PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS — MALPRACTICE — DEGREE OF SKILL — SPECIALISTS. A physician holding himself out as a specialist is bound […]
PLACANICA v. RIACH OLDSMOBILE CO., 53 Wn.2d 171 (1958)
332 P.2d 47 NICK PLACANICA, Respondent, v. RIACH OLDSMOBILE COMPANY, INC., Appellant.[1] No. 34581.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. November 28, 1958. [1] Reported in 332 P.2d 47. [1] APPEAL AND ERROR — REVIEW — VERDICT. The verdict of a jury must stand unless it can be said, as a matter of law, that […]
DISPOSITIONS OF PETITIONS FOR REVIEW, 96 Wn.2d 1023 (1981)
The Supreme Court of Washington. 1981. Lectus, Inc., Petitioner, v. Rainier Nat’l Bank, et al, Respondents, No. 47721-3. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, March 10, 1981, 28 Wn. App. 1042. Granted December 18, 1981. State, Respondent, v. Fletcher, et al, Defendants, Anthony, Petitioner, No. 48184-9. Petition for review of […]
DISPOSITIONS OF PETITIONS FOR REVIEW, 148 Wn.2d 1024 (2003)
DISPOSITIONS OF PETITIONS FOR REVIEW AND SELECTED MOTIONS FOR DISCRETIONARY REVIEW The Supreme Court of Washington. 2003 Clover Park Sch. Dist., Petitioner, v. Clover Park Educ. Ass’n, Respondent, No. 73010-5. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 28107-4-II, July 26, 2002, 112 Wn. App. 1048. Denied April 1, 2003. Boden, […]
DISPOSITIONS OF PETITIONS FOR REVIEW, 106 Wn.2d 1014 (1986)
The Supreme Court of Washington. State, Respondent, v. Dudley, Petitioner, No. 52879-9. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, April 10, 1986, 43 Wn. App. 1025. Denied September 2, 1986. Rasmussen, Respondent, v. Chase, et al, Petitioners, No. 52899-3. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, June […]
STATE v. LONGSHORE, 141 Wn.2d 414 (2000)
5 P.3d 1256 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. TIMOTHY LONGSHORE, Petitioner. No. 68531-2.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc.Argued May 31, 2000. Decided August 17, 2000. Page 415 [EDITORS’ NOTE: THIS PAGE CONTAINS HEADNOTES. HEADNOTES ARE NOT AN OFFICIAL PRODUCT OF THE COURT, THEREFORE THEY ARE NOT DISPLAYED.] Page 416 Stephen G. Johnson (of […]
SPAULDING v. COLLINS, 190 Wn. 506 (1937)
68 P.2d 1025 JOHN W. SPAULDING, Appellant, v. W.Z. COLLINS et al., Respondents. No. 26616. Department One.The Supreme Court of Washington. June 4, 1937. [1] MUNICIPAL CORPORATIONS — TAXATION — TAX TITLES — VALIDITY — VOID SALE — DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY. A city’s tax sale for delinquent local assessments is void for want of jurisdiction […]
STATE v. GANDHAM, 161 Wn.2d 1026 (2007)
169 P.3d 831 State, Respondent, v. Gandham, Petitioner. No. 79748-0.The Supreme Court of Washington. October 31, 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. 55854-4-I, September 18, 2006, 134 Wn. App. 1065. Denied.
OWENS-CORNING ETC. v. SMITH ETC. CO., 56 Wn.2d 167 (1960)
351 P.2d 516 OWENS-CORNING FIBERGLAS CORPORATION, Respondent, v. FOX SMITH SHEET METAL CO. et al., Appellants.[1] No. 35071.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. April 28, 1960. [1] Reported in 351 P.2d 516. [1] CONTRACTS — NATURE AND ESSENTIALS — OFFER AND ACCEPTANCE. An acceptance of an offer must always be identical with the terms […]
STATE v. RICHARDSON, 155 Wn.2d 1022 (2005)
126 P.3d 1279 State, Respondent, v. Richardson, Petitioner. No. 76840-4.The Supreme Court of Washington. November 29, 2005. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 31063-5-II, March 1, 2005, 126 Wn. App. 1009. Denied.
STATE v. BASH, 130 Wn.2d 594 (1996)
925 P.2d 978 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Petitioner, v. EDWARD DEAN BASH, ET AL., Respondents. No. 63828-4.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc.Argued June 26, 1996. Decided November 7, 1996. Page 595 [EDITORS’ NOTE: THIS PAGE CONTAINS HEADNOTES. HEADNOTES ARE NOT AN OFFICIAL PRODUCT OF THE COURT, THEREFORE THEY ARE NOT DISPLAYED.] Page 596 DURHAM, […]
ROBINSON v. DEP’T OF AGRIC, 165 Wn.2d 1021 (2009)
Robinson, Petitioner, v. Dep’t of Agric, Respondent. No. 81916-5.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. 26439-4-III, June 19, 2008, 145 Wn. App. 1017. Denied
PUGET SOUND ETC. v. DEPT. OF L. I., 26 Wn.2d 534 (1946)
174 P.2d 541 PUGET SOUND BRIDGE DREDGING COMPANY, Appellant, v. THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRIES, Respondent.[1] No. 29985.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. November 26, 1946. [1] Reported in 174 P.2d 541. [1] WORKMEN’S COMPENSATION — LIABILITY OF EMPLOYER FOR PREMIUMS — CONTINUATION OF JOINT VENTURE BY ONE PARTY THERETO — EFFECT ON […]
COMFORT v. TACOMA, 142 Wn. 249 (1927)
252 P. 929 A.B. COMFORT et al., Appellants, v. THE CITY OF TACOMA et al., Respondents. No. 20073. En Banc.The Supreme Court of Washington. February 2, 1927. [1] MUNICIPAL CORPORATIONS (172, 180) — PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS — CONTRACTS — PAYMENT FROM SPECIAL FUND. A contractor’s agreement that he will accept, and not look beyond, the local […]
REVIEW ORDERS, 147 Wn.2d 1026 (2002)
The Supreme Court of Washington. 2002 In re Marriage of Scanlon, No. 73078-4. Motion for discretionary review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 45213-4-I, November 19, 2001, 109 Wn. App. 167. Denied December 3, 2002. In re Fornsby. State, Respondent, v. Fornsby, Petitioner, No. 73112-8. Petition for review of a decision of […]
DISPOSITIONS OF PETITIONS FOR REVIEW, 141 Wn.2d 1015 (2000)
The Supreme Court of Washington. 2000. State, Respondent, v. Morales, Petitioner, No. 69500-8. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, February 11, 2000, 99 Wn App. 1029. Denied September 5, 2000. Stuewe, Petitioner, v. Department of Revenue, Respondent, No. 69533-4. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, […]
BALES v. TACOMA, 172 Wn. 494 (1933)
20 P.2d 860 D.H. BALES, Respondent, v. THE CITY OF TACOMA, Appellant. No. 24340. Department Two.The Supreme Court of Washington. April 11, 1933. [1] DAMAGES (118) — LOSS OF PROFITS — EVIDENCE — SUFFICIENCY. A recovery for the loss of fish in a fish hatchery through contamination of the water, is not based on evidence […]
STATE EX REL. ANDERSON v. FREDERICKSON, 133 Wn. 28 (1925)
233 P. 291 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, on the Relation of Alfred Anderson et al., Respondents, v. ELBERT FREDERICKSON et al., Appellants. No. 18802. Department Two.The Supreme Court of Washington. February 17, 1925. CORPORATIONS (74) — STOCKHOLDERS — INSPECTION OF BOOKS. Stockholders and trustees of a corporation are entitled to resort to mandamus to compel […]
STATE v. MARCHAND, 104 Wn.2d 434 (1985)
706 P.2d 225 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. RODNEY WAYNE MARCHAND, Petitioner. No. 50754-6.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. September 12, 1985. [1] Searches and Seizures — Automobiles — Safety Inspections — Validity. The stopping and detention of an automobile to check the driver’s license, vehicle registration, and safety equipment is an unreasonable […]
STATE v. TATUM, 61 Wn.2d 576 (1963)
379 P.2d 372 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. RALPH TATUM, Appellant.[*] No. 36404.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. March 7, 1963. [*] Reported in 379 P.2d 372. [1] CRIMINAL LAW — HABITUAL CRIMINALS — NATURE AND EFFECT OF BEING HABITUAL CRIMINAL. Being an habitual criminal is a status and not a crime, and […]
STATE v. FRISCH, 166 Wn.2d 1002 (2009)
208 P.3d 1123 State, Respondent, v. Frisch, Petitioner. No. 82463-1.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. 60047-8-I, October 13, 2008, 146 Wn. App. 1073. Denied.
GREENKEVICH v. VAIVADOS, 172 Wn. 208 (1933)
19 P.2d 939 ENEK GREENKEVICH, Appellant, v. EVA VAIVADOS et al., Respondents, JOHN GARLOW et al., Defendants. No. 24109. Department One.The Supreme Court of Washington. March 9, 1933. [1] FIXTURES (4) — TROVER AND CONVERSION (1) — INTENT IN ANNEXATION — PROPERTY SUBJECT OF CONVERSION. A house, built principally in a street, resting on temporary […]
WILSON v. DEP’T OF LABOR INDUS., 156 Wn.2d 1018 (2006)
132 P.3d 735 Wilson, Petitioner, v. Dep’t of Labor Indus., Respondent. No. 77323-8.The Supreme Court of Washington. March 7, 2006. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 32476-8-II, June 28, 2005, 128 Wn. App. 1022. Denied.
BACKLUND v. UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON, 137 Wn.2d 651 (1999)
975 P.2d 950 LARRY G. BACKLUND and CONSTANCE R. BACKLUND, individually an as parents of ASHLEY AMBER-LYN BACKLUND, and ASHLEY AMBER-LYN BACKLUND, through the guardian of her estate, JAMES A. DEGEL, Petitioners, v. UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON, STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent. No. 66096-4.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc.Oral Argument: June 17, 1998. Filed: April 8, […]
STATE v. RICHARDS, 133 Wn.2d 1032 (1998)
950 P.2d 476 State, Respondent, v. Richards, Petitioner No. 65877-3.The Supreme Court of Washington. July 18, 1997. Denied January 7, 1998. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, July 18, 1997, 86 Wn. App. 1101. Denied January 7, 1998.
DISPOSITIONS OF PETITIONS FOR REVIEW, 144 Wn.2d 1017 (2001)
DISPOSITIONS OF PETITIONS FOR REVIEW The Supreme Court of Washington. 2001 In re Detention of Cherry, Petitioner, No. 70984-0. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, March 23, 2001, 105 Wn. App. 1026 Denied October 2, 2001. State, Respondent, v. Lunceford, Petitioner, No. 71020-1. Petition for review of a decision of […]
KANE v. ORDER OF UNITED COM. TRAVELERS, 3 Wn.2d 355 (1940)
100 P.2d 1036 TRACY M. KANE, Respondent, v. THE ORDER OF UNITED COMMERCIAL TRAVELERS OF AMERICA, Appellant.[1] No. 27733.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. April 2, 1940. [1] Reported in 100 P.2d 1036. [1] INSURANCE — CONSTRUCTION OF POLICY — AMBIGUITY. Where there is an unexplained ambiguity in a policy of insurance, in that […]
LUND v. BRUFLAT, 159 Wn. 89 (1930)
292 P. 112 JOHN LUND (doing business as Viking Plumbing Heating Company), Respondent, v. SIMON O. BRUFLAT et al., Appellants. No. 22387. Department Two.The Supreme Court of Washington. October 15, 1930. [1] CONSTITUTIONAL LAW (48) — MUNICIPAL CORPORATIONS (320) — POLICE POWER — REGULATION OF OCCUPATIONS — PLUMBERS. An ordinance regulating and requiring a license […]
STATE v. DAVENPORT, 171 Wn.2d 1005 (2011)
249 P.3d 183 State, Respondent, v. Davenport, Petitioner. No. 85214-6.The Supreme Court of Washington. March 2, 2011. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 40070-7-II, September 28, 2010, 157 Wn. App. 1078. Dispositions of Petitions For Review and Selected Motions For Discretionary Review Denied.
JONES v. BARD, 40 Wn.2d 877 (1952)
246 P.2d 831 C.M. JONES, Respondent and Cross-appellant, v. S.C. BARD, Appellant.[1] No. 31886.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. July 31, 1952. [1] Reported in 246 P.2d 831. [1] APPEAL AND ERROR — ASSIGNMENT OF ERRORS — ERRORS NOT ASSIGNED IN BRIEF — FINDINGS. Under Rule on Appeal 43, where the appellant has not […]
ARCWELD MANUFACTURING CO. v. BURNEY, 12 Wn.2d 212 (1942)
121 P.2d 350 ARCWELD MANUFACTURING CO., INC., Respondent, v. ROY J. BURNEY, Defendant, HOME OWNERS’ LOAN CORPORATION, Garnishee Defendant, W.E. SCHONBEIN, Appellant.[1] No. 28531.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. January 10, 1942. [1] Reported in 121 P.2d 350. [1] GARNISHMENT — EXTENT OF RIGHTS OF GARNISHING CREDITOR. The rights of a garnishing creditor are […]
STATE v. BURNHART, 160 Wn.2d 1006 (2007)
158 P.3d 615 State, Respondent, v. Burnhart, Petitioner. No. 79053-1.The Supreme Court of Washington. May 2, 2007. [EDITOR’S NOTE: This case is unpublished as indicated by the issuing court.] Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 33316-3-II, August 1, 2006, 134 Wn. App. 1023. Denied.
ALLSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY v. RAYNOR, 143 Wn.2d 469 (2001)
21 P.3d 707 ALLSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY, Respondent v. MARTIN E. RAYNOR, individually, as personal representative of the Estate of CHERYL RAYNOR, and as the guardian ad litem of KATHRYN RAYNOR, a minor; DAVID JOHNSON, individually and as the personal representative of the estate of CANDY JOHNSON, Petitioners, MARGIE E. KING, individually; JOHN DOE, as the […]
ALBRIGHT v. STATE, 129 Wn.2d 1019 (1996)
919 P.2d 599 Albright, et al., Petitioners, v. State, et al., Respondents. No. 63880-2.The Supreme Court of Washington. July 9, 1996. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, January 26, 1996, 80 Wn. App. 1032. Denied July 9, 1996.
CARPENTER v. THOMAS, 164 Wn. 583 (1931)
3 P.2d 1001 NINA A. CARPENTER, as Administratrix, Respondent, v. ROY W. THOMAS, Appellant. No. 23216. Department Two.The Supreme Court of Washington. October 16, 1931. [1] MUNICIPAL CORPORATIONS (383, 391) — CONTRIBUTORY NEGLIGENCE OF GUEST — EVIDENCE — SUFFICIENCY. A guest riding with a special officer of the highway patrol, who was speeding in order […]
ALLIS-CHALMERS MFG. CO. v. HEDLUND L. M. CO., 164 Wn. 296 (1931)
2 P.2d 708 ALLIS-CHALMERS MANUFACTURING COMPANY, Respondent, v. HEDLUND LUMBER MANUFACTURING COMPANY, Appellant. No. 23076. Department Two.The Supreme Court of Washington. September 2, 1931. [1] SALES (168) — CONDITIONAL SALES — DISTINGUISHED FROM OTHER TRANSACTIONS. Where a conditional sales vendor could consider the sale absolute and enforce payment, or elect to assert title and retake […]
COLUMBIA RENTALS v. STATE, 89 Wn.2d 819 (1978)
576 P.2d 62 COLUMBIA RENTALS, INC., Respondent, v. THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Appellant. ALICE B. FOUST PROPERTIES, INC., ET AL Respondents, v. THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Appellant. No. 44464.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. March 16, 1978. [1] Judgment — Res Judicata — Application — Change in Common Law — Effect. A subsequent change […]