243 P.3d 551 Citizens for Rational Shoreline Planning et al., Petitioners, v. Whatcom. County et al., Defendants, Dep’t of Ecology, Respondent. No. 84675-8.The Supreme Court of Washington. November 2, 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 [EDITOR’S NOTE: This case is unpublished as indicated by the issuing court.]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. 63646-4-I, […]
Category: Washington Supreme Court Opinions
STATE v. BORBOA, 157 Wn.2d 108 (2006)
135 P.3d 469 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Petitioner, v. ESCOLASTICO CASEY BORBOA, Respondent. No. 76547-2.The Supreme Court of Washington.Argued October 18, 2005. Decided June 1, 2006. Page 109 [EDITORS’ NOTE: THIS PAGE CONTAINS HEADNOTES. HEADNOTES ARE NOT AN OFFICIAL PRODUCT OF THE COURT, THEREFORE THEY ARE NOT DISPLAYED.] Page 110 [EDITORS’ NOTE: THIS PAGE CONTAINS […]
STATE v. TUOHY, 31 Wn.2d 549 (1948)
197 P.2d 1014 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. CEDRIC TUOHY, JR., Appellant.[1] No. 30554.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. September 30, 1948. [1] Reported in 197 P.2d 1014. [1] INDICTMENT AND INFORMATION — JOINDER OF OFFENSES — DIFFERENT OFFENSES IN SAME TRANSACTION. An information in two counts, charging the defendant with negligent homicide […]
STATE EX REL. VAUGHN v. SUPERIOR COURT, 135 Wn. 202 (1925)
237 P. 301 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, on the Relation of Gwen Vaughn, Petitioner, v. THE SUPERIOR COURT FOR WALLA WALLA COUNTY, Edward C. Mills, Judge, Respondent. No. 19350. En Banc.The Supreme Court of Washington. June 29, 1925. CERTIORARI (6) — WHEN LIES — ADEQUACY OF REMEDY BY APPEAL — ORDER DENYING APPOINTMENT OF ADMINISTRATOR. […]
GREGORY v. PEABODY, 149 Wn. 227 (1928)
270 P. 825 GEORGE W. GREGORY, Appellant, v. ALEXANDER PEABODY et al., Executors, Respondents. No. 21321. Department One.The Supreme Court of Washington. October 3, 1928. [1] LANDLORD AND TENANT (6) — LEASES — AGREEMENT TO GIVE LEASE — EVIDENCE — SUFFICIENCY. The evidence sustains the finding of a jury that decedent agreed to give a […]
STATE v. ELLER, 84 Wn.2d 90 (1974)
524 P.2d 242 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Appellant, v. JOSEPH ANTHONY ELLER, Respondent. No. 42848.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. July 11, 1974. [1] Criminal Law — Evidence — Other Offenses — In General. Evidence of collateral criminal conduct of a criminal defendant is admissible if it tends to show motive, intent, absence of […]
STATE EX REL. BROWN v. WARNOCK, 12 Wn.2d 478 (1942)
122 P.2d 472 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, on the Relation of Arthur Brown, as Mayor of the Town of Marysville, Respondent, v. PHIL G. WARNOCK, Defendant, LESLIE R. COOPER, as Prosecuting Attorney for Snohomish County, Appellant.[1] No. 28436.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. February 18, 1942. [1] Reported in 122 P.2d 472. [1] MANDAMUS […]
TSCHABOLD v. HOME DEPOT, INC., 172 Wn.2d 1011 (2011)
259 P.3d 1109 Tschabold, Respondent v. Home Depot, Inc., Petitioner. The Supreme Court of Washington. No. 86054-8. September 7, 2011. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 66639-8-I, April 25, 2011, 161 Wn. App. 1021. Denied. Page 1012
TIME OIL CO. v. PALMER, 28 Wn.2d 272 (1947)
182 P.2d 695 TIME OIL COMPANY, Respondent, v. DON H. PALMER et al., Appellants.[1] No. 30108.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. June 30, 1947. [1] Reported in 182 P.2d 695. [1] SPECIFIC PERFORMANCE — LANDLORD AND TENANT — LEASES — OPTION TO PURCHASE — ENFORCIBILITY. A lessee’s option to purchase contained in a lease […]
DISPOSITIONS OF PETITIONS FOR REVIEW, 87 Wn.2d 1015 (1976)
The Supreme Court of Washington. State, Respondent, v. Barr, Petitioner, No. 44470. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, July 30, 1976, 16 Wn. App. 1001. Denied December 21, 1976. Valentine, et al, Respondents, v. Portland Timber Land Holding Co., et al, Petitioners, No. 44455. Petition for review of a decision […]
STATE v. BURKE, 92 Wn.2d 474 (1979)
598 P.2d 395 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. LOUIS R. BURKE, Appellant. No. 46155.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. August 9, 1979. [1] Fish — Regulation — Administrative Regulations — Validity. Fishing regulations adopted by the Director of the Department of Fisheries under RCW 75.08.090 and promulgated pursuant to RCW 34.04 need not […]
STATE v. GRISSOM, 131 Wn.2d 1009 (1997)
State, Respondent, v. Grissom, Petitioner. No. 64673-2.The Supreme Court of Washington. March 5, 1997. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, October 14, 1996, 83 Wn. App. 1045. Denied March 5, 1997.
CAHILL v. McCOWN, 141 Wn. 82 (1926)
250 P. 646 FRANKIE G. CAHILL et al., Appellants, v. EMERY D. McCOWN et al., Respondents. No. 19736. En Banc.The Supreme Court of Washington. November 19, 1926. [1] VENDOR AND PURCHASER (53) — RESCISSION BY VENDOR — ELECTION — FORFEITURE BARRING RECOVERY OF PURCHASE MONEY. Where a vendor forfeits the contract of sale for non-payment […]
OLYMPIC PIPE LINE CO. v. THOENY, 154 Wn.2d 1026 (2005)
Olympic Pipe Line Co., Respondent, v. Thoeny et al., Petitioners. No. 76487-5.The Supreme Court of Washington. July 13, 2005. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 31613-7-II, November 23, 2004, 124 Wn. App. 381. Denied.
ODGERS v. HELD, 58 Wn.2d 247 (1961)
362 P.2d 261 JOHN W. ODGERS, Appellant, v. GEDALIAH HELD et al., Respondents and Cross-appellants.[*] No. 35540.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. May 18, 1961. [*] Reported in 362 P.2d 261. [1] DAMAGES — CONTRACTS — ACTIONS FOR BREACH — PURPOSE OF ACTION. Where an action is brought to recover the unpaid balance due […]
VAN VONNO v. HERTZ CORPORATION, 120 Wn.2d 416 (1992)
841 P.2d 1244 NICOLAAS W. VAN VONNO, Individually, as Personal Representative, and as Guardian ad Litem, Respondent, v. THE HERTZ CORPORATION, Appellant. No. 59190-3.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. December 24, 1992. [1] Conflict of Laws — Contracts — Choice of Law — Significant Contacts. Contract choice of law issues are resolved under the […]
DISPOSITIONS OF PETITIONS FOR REVIEW[†] , 122 Wn.2d 1002 (1993)
The Supreme Court of Washington. [†] Dispositions of Court of Appeals Commissioner rulings are identified by case names not in italic. State, Respondent, v. Kok, Petitioner, No. 60535-1. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, April 19, 1993, 69 Wn. App. 1047. Denied September 1, 1993. State, Respondent, v. Ramseth, Petitioner, […]
NAUMAN v. RADDUE, 145 Wn. 485 (1927)
260 P. 988 HUGO NAUMAN et al., Respondents, v. S.W. RADDUE et al., Appellants. No. 20865. Department One.The Supreme Court of Washington. November 10, 1927. [1] SALES (53) — RESCISSION BY BUYER — FRAUD — FALSE REPRESENTATIONS AND OPPORTUNITY TO INSPECT. The vendees of hotel and rooming house property, received in a trade, are entitled […]
STATE v. JELLOVICH, 156 Wn. 388 (1930)
287 P. 3 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. STEVE JELLOVICH et al., Appellants. No. 21967. Department Two.The Supreme Court of Washington. April 17, 1930. [1] WITNESSES (101) — CREDIBILITY — CROSS-EXAMINATION TO DISCREDIT. It is not error, upon cross-examination of a state’s witness, to sustain an objection to the question “is there a warrant […]
STATE v. WHITNEY, 170 Wn.2d 1004 (2010)
245 P.3d 226 State, Respondent, v. Whitney, Petitioner. No. 84808-4.The Supreme Court of Washington. November 2, 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. 28243-1-III, June 3, 2010, 156 Wn. App. 405. Denied.
O’DONOGHUE v. STATE, 66 Wn.2d 787 (1965)
405 P.2d 258 NEIL B. O’DONOGHUE et al., Appellants, v. THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent.[*] No. 37861.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. September 2, 1965. [*] Reported in 405 P.2d 258. [1] States — Torts — Claims Against State — Limitations. Since the state, as sovereign, must consent to suit against itself, it can […]
DISPOSITIONS OF PETITIONS FOR REVIEW[†] , 127 Wn.2d 1025 (1995)
The Supreme Court of Washington. 1995 [†] Dispositions of Court of Appeals Commissioner rulings are identified by case names not in italic. State, Respondent, v. Pierce, Petitioner, No. 63139-5. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, May 26, 1995, 78 Wn. App. 1. Denied November 1, 1995. State, Respondent, v. Ball, […]
RICHLAND IRR. DISTRICT v. DE BOW, 149 Wn. 242 (1928)
270 P. 816 RICHLAND IRRIGATION DISTRICT, Appellant, v. C.E. DE BOW et al., Respondents. No. 21239. Department Two.The Supreme Court of Washington. October 3, 1928. [1] STATUTES (14) — TITLE AND SUBJECTS OF ACTS. An act relating to irrigation districts and tax exemptions, does not contravene Const., Art. 2, § 19, providing that no act […]
STATE v. COFFEY, 151 Wn.2d 1014 (2004)
State, Petitioner, v. Coffey, Respondent. No. 74493-9.The Supreme Court of Washington. April 6, 2004. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 29129-1-II, August 12, 2003, 118 Wn. App. 1006. Denied April 6, 2004.
BANK OF CALIF. v. AMERICAN FRUIT GROWERS, 4 Wn.2d 186 (1940)
103 P.2d 27 THE BANK OF CALIFORNIA, N.A., Respondent, v. AMERICAN FRUIT GROWERS, INC., et al., Appellants, COLUMBIA AGRICULTURAL CREDIT CORPORATION et al., Defendants.[1] No. 27880.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. May 29, 1940. [1] Reported in 103 P.2d 27. [1] ACTION — JOINDER — PARTIES AND INTERESTS. Two causes of action, though arising […]
REILLY v. HOPKINS, 133 Wn. 421 (1925)
234 P. 13 JOHN REILLY et al., Appellants, v. S.B. HOPKINS et al., Respondents. No. 18834. Department One.The Supreme Court of Washington. March 13, 1925. ACTIONS (24) — PLEADING (82) — MISJOINDER OF CAUSES. A demurrer for misjoinder of actions is properly sustained where a cause for rescission of a contract for the purchase of […]
PROVINS v. BEVIS, 70 Wn.2d 131 (1967)
422 P.2d 505 NANCY J. PROVINS, Respondent, v. CHARLENE BEVIS et al., Appellants.[*] No. 37898.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. January 5, 1967. [*] Reported in 422 P.2d 505. [1] Trial — Taking Case From Jury — Codefendants — Evidence Presented by Other Defendant. The determination of whether to grant a challenge to the […]
MERCER ISLAND v. WALKER, 76 Wn.2d 607 (1969)
458 P.2d 274 THE CITY OF MERCER ISLAND, Respondent, v. ROBERT GORDON WALKER, Appellant.[*] No. 40444.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. September 4, 1969. [*] Reported in 458 P.2d 274. [1] Criminal Law — Trial — Fair Trial — Reference to Prior Justice Court Conviction. Although, in a superior court trial on appeal from […]
DISPOSITIONS OF PETITIONS FOR REVIEW, 142 Wn.2d 1030 (2001)
The Supreme Court of Washington. 2001. Duncan Crane Serv., Inc., Respondent, v. Potter, et al., Petitioners, No. 70202-1. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, June 20, 2000, 101 Wn. App. 1023. Denied February 6, 2001. Cecil, et al., Petitioners, v. Country Ridge Homeowners Ass’n, Inc., et al., Respondents, No. 70192-0. […]
STATE EX REL. UNITED BROTHERHOOD ETC. v. S. CT., 195 Wn. 426 (1938)
81 P.2d 286 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, on the Relation of United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America, et al., Plaintiff, v. THE SUPERIOR COURT FOR COWLITZ COUNTY et al., Respondents. No. 27196. Department Two.The Supreme Court of Washington. July 14, 1938. [1] COSTS — SECURITY FOR PAYMENT — BONDS — NONRESIDENT PLAINTIFFS — […]
HOUPLIN v. STOEN, 72 Wn.2d 131 (1967)
431 P.2d 998 JEAN E. HOUPLIN, Appellant, v. GLENN STOEN et al., Respondents.[*] No. 38804.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. September 28, 1967. [*] Reported in 431 P.2d 998. [1] Property — Title — Estoppel — Evidence. Title to real property will not be disturbed by estoppel unless the evidence is clear and cogent. […]
GARDNER v. MALONE, 60 Wn.2d 836 (1962)
376 P.2d 651 ARNIE GARDNER et al., Appellants, v. JOHN MALONE, Respondent.[*] No. 36295.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. November 29, 1962. [*] Reported in 376 P.2d 651. [1] APPEAL AND ERROR — RECORD — SHORT RECORD — STATEMENT OF POINTS. Where an appellant appeals on a short record, the Supreme Court cannot consider […]
JOHNSON v. NORTHEAST TRANSPORTATION CO., 13 Wn.2d 254 (1942)
124 P.2d 794 R.C. JOHNSON, Respondent, v. NORTHEAST TRANSPORTATION COMPANY et al., Appellants.[1] No. 28545.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. April 17, 1942. [1] Reported in 124 P.2d 794. [1] EXECUTION — SALE — VALIDITY — NOTICE. Notice to the judgment debtor of an execution sale is not necessary to its validity. [2] FRAUD […]
STATE v. PETTIT, 171 Wn.2d 1034 (2011)
257 P.3d 665 State, Respondent, v. Pettit, Petitioner. No. 85848-9.The Supreme Court of Washington. July 13, 2011. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 40014-6-II, January 11, 2011, 159 Wn. App. 1024. Denied.
AETNA LIFE INSURANCE v. WADSWORTH, 102 Wn.2d 652 (1984)
689 P.2d 46 AETNA LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY, Plaintiff, v. SHARON ANN WADSWORTH, Petitioner, JOAN CAROL WADSWORTH, Respondent. No. 50317-6.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. October 4, 1984. [1] Community Property — Insurance — Term Life Insurance — Policy Ownership. The community or separate character of a term life insurance policy depends on the character […]
STATE v. GONZALEZ-QUEZADA, 165 Wn.2d 1017 (2009)
State, Respondent, v. Gonzalez-Quezada, Petitioner. No. 81958-1.The Supreme Court of Washington. January 7, 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. 59068-5-I, June 9, 2008, 145 Wn. App. 1002. Denied.
STATE v. HEDGES, 136 Wn.2d 1009 (1998)
966 P.2d 903 State, Respondent, v. Hedges, Petitioner. No. 65670-3.The Supreme Court of Washington. September 2, 1998. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, February 23, 1998, 89 Wn. App. 1031. Denied September 2, 1998.
AKADA v. PARK 12-01 CORPORATION, 103 Wn.2d 717 (1985)
695 P.2d 994 YOSHIO AKADA, ET AL, Petitioners, v. PARK 12-01 CORPORATION, ET AL, Respondents. No. 51006-7.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. February 28, 1985. [1] Certiorari — Administrative Law and Procedure — Judicial Review — Timeliness — Analogous Periods. In the absence of a statute or rule specifying a time limit for obtaining […]
WILLSHER v. JENSEN, 190 Wn. 711 (1937)
69 P.2d 566 HATTIE WILLSHER, Appellant, v. C.S. JENSEN et al., Respondents. No. 26509. Department One.The Supreme Court of Washington. June 21, 1937. Appeal from a judgment of the superior court for Pierce county, Chapman, J., entered September 12, 1936, upon the verdict of a jury rendered in favor of the defendants, in an action […]
IN RE PETERSON’S ESTATE, 12 Wn.2d 686 (1942)
123 P.2d 733 In the Matter of the Estate of LARS PETERSON, Deceased. C.A.J. TAYLOR, as Administrator de bonis non, et al., Appellants, v. THOMAS L. BURNS, as Administrator de bonis non, et al., Respondents and Cross-appellants. and In the Matter of the Estate of L.A. PETERSON, Deceased. C.A.J. TAYLOR, as Administrator, et al., Appellants, […]
STATE v. REYES, 157 Wn.2d 1009 (2006)
139 P.3d 350 STATE, Respondent v. REYES, Petitioner. No. 77843-4.The Supreme Court of Washington. July 6, 2006. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 23133-0-III, September 20, 2005, 129 Wn. App. 1034. Denied.
SU PARK v. HEAD, 131 Wn.2d 1026 (1997)
937 P.2d 1101 Su Park, et al., Respondents, v. Head, et al., Petitioners. No. 65019-5.The Supreme Court of Washington. May 7, 1997. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, December 16, 1996, 84 Wn. App. 1032. Denied May 7, 1997.
STATE EX REL. EASTVOLD v. YELLE, 46 Wn.2d 166 (1955)
279 P.2d 645 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, on the Relation of Don Eastvold, as Attorney General, Plaintiff, v. CLIFF YELLE, as State Auditor, Respondent.[1] No. 33198.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. February 8, 1955. [1] Reported in 279 P.2d 645. [1] EMINENT DOMAIN — NATURE AND SOURCE OF POWER. The power of eminent domain […]
BUCKNER-WEATHERBY CO. v. WUEST, 167 Wn. 647 (1932)
9 P.2d 1104 BUCKNER-WEATHERBY COMPANY, Appellant, v. C.W. WUEST, as Receiver, Respondent. No. 23483. Department One.The Supreme Court of Washington. April 13, 1932. [1] CORPORATIONS (25) — SALES (176) — CONDITIONAL SALES — FILING, RECORDING, AND REGISTRATION — DOMICILE OR PLACE OF BUSINESS. Under Rem. Comp. Stat., § 3790, requiring conditional sales contracts to be […]
STATE v. McBROOM, 166 Wn.2d 1003 (2009)
208 P.3d 1123 State, Respondent, v. McBroom, Petitioner. No. 82550-5.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. 36818-8-II, December 2, 2008, 147 Wn. App. 1041. Denied.
JOHNSTON v. SMITH, 43 Wn.2d 603 (1953)
262 P.2d 530 RALPH A. JOHNSTON, Respondent, v. RICHARD B. SMITH et al., Appellants.[1] No. 32578.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. October 30, 1953. [1] Reported in 262 P.2d 530. [1] BROKERS — COMMISSION AGREEMENTS — CONTRACT FOR SERVICES PERFORMED. A written agreement for a real-estate broker’s commission was based upon an oral contract […]
STATE v. ECHOLS, 165 Wn.2d 1025 (2009)
State, Respondent, v. Echols, Petitioner. No. 82105-4.The Supreme Court of Washington. February 4, 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. 60571-2-I, July 21, 2008, 145 Wn. App. 1050. Denied
IN RE A, B, C, D, E, 121 Wn.2d 80 (1993)
847 P.2d 455 In the Matter of Juveniles A, B, C, D, E. No. 58364-1.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. March 11, 1993. [1] Statutes — Construction — Ambiguity — What Constitutes — Multiple Terms for Single Concept. A statute using more than one term to describe a similar concept is ambiguous and is […]
GRIFFITH v. BELLEVUE, 130 Wn.2d 189 (1996)
922 P.2d 83 DALE G. GRIFFITH, ET AL., Petitioners, v. THE CITY OF BELLEVUE, ET AL., Respondents. No. 63230-8.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc.Argued March 7, 1996. Decided September 12, 1996. SANDERS and ALEXANDER, JJ., concur by separate opinion. Appeal from the Superior Court for King County, No. 93-2-27930-2, Nancy A. Holman, J., on […]
STATE EX REL. STERNOFF v. SUP’R CT., 52 Wn.2d 282 (1958)
325 P.2d 300 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, on the Relation of C. Carl Sternoff et al., Plaintiff, v. THE SUPERIOR COURT FOR KING COUNTY, Raymond Royal, Judge, Respondent.[1] No. 34492.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. May 1, 1958. [1] Reported in 325 P.2d 300. [1] EMINENT DOMAIN — PUBLIC USE — TESTS. Under RCW […]
EAGLE PAC. INS. CO. v. CHRISTENSEN MOTOR YACHT CORP., 133 Wn.2d 1029 (1998)
950 P.2d 476 Eagle Pac. Ins. Co., Respondent, v. Christensen Motor Yacht Corp., et al., Defendants, Christensen Shipyards, Ltd., Petitioner No. 65883-8.The Supreme Court of Washington. January 7, 1998. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, April 11, 1997, 85 Wn. App. 695. Granted January 7, 1998.
INCOME PROPERTIES INV. CORP. v. TREFETHEN, 155 Wn. 493 (1930)
284 P. 782 INCOME PROPERTIES INVESTMENT CORPORATION et al., Respondents, v. DANIEL B. TREFETHEN et al., Appellants. No. 22201. Department Two.The Supreme Court of Washington. February 13, 1930. [1] LANDLORD AND TENANT (64) — PREMISES — COVENANTS TO REPAIR. A landlord’s covenant to repair is independent of the lessor’s covenant to pay rent. [2] SAME […]
STATE v. SMITH, 165 Wn.2d 511 (2009)
199 P.3d 386 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. BRENT RICHARD SMITH, Petitioner. No. 79917-2.The Supreme Court of Washington.Argued May 15, 2008. Decided January 22, 2009. Page 512 [EDITORS’ NOTE: THIS PAGE CONTAINS HEADNOTES. HEADNOTES ARE NOT AN OFFICIAL PRODUCT OF THE COURT, THEREFORE THEY ARE NOT DISPLAYED.] Page 513 Appeal from the Superior Court […]
GRAY v. GOODSON, 61 Wn.2d 319 (1963)
378 P.2d 413 GLADYS GRAY, as Administratrix, Appellant, v. R.L. GOODSON et al., Respondents. GLADYS GRAY, as Administratrix, Appellant, v. GENERAL MOTORS CORPORATION, Respondent.[*] Nos. 35855, 35856.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. January 31, 1963. [*] Reported in 378 P.2d 413. [1] EXECUTORS AND ADMINISTRATORS — REMOVAL AND DISCHARGE — FAILURE TO FOLLOW STATUTORY […]
STANARD v. BOLIN, 88 Wn.2d 614 (1977)
565 P.2d 94 L.L. STANARD, Appellant, v. RAYMOND J. BOLIN, Respondent. No. 44544.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. June 2, 1977. [1] Dismissal and Nonsuit — Failure To State Claim — Review. In reviewing a trial court’s dismissal of a complaint for failure to state a claim, under CR 12(b)(6), an appellate court accepts […]
BOYCE v. ADAMS, 87 Wn.2d 56 (1976)
549 P.2d 18 JEFFREY BOYCE, Appellant, v. WILLIAM H. ADAMS, ET AL, Respondents. No. 43757.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. April 29, 1976. [1] Highways — Animals — Presence Upon Highway — Effect. Under RCW 16.24.070, which prohibits causing or permitting livestock to be upon a public highway in a stock-restricted area, the presence […]
STATE v. BASTINELLI, 81 Wn.2d 947 (1973)
506 P.2d 854 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. FIORE M. BASTINELLI, Petitioner, HARDYN B. SOULE, Judge of the Superior Court for Pierce County, et al., Respondents. No. 42393.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. February 22, 1973. [1] Criminal Law — Trial — By Court — Findings of Fact — Necessity. While a trial […]
OWENS v. YOUNG, 59 Wn.2d 30 (1961)
365 P.2d 774 WILMA OWENS et al., Appellants, v. CECIL YOUNG et al., Respondents.[*] No. 35960.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. October 26, 1961. [*] Reported in 365 P.2d 774. [1] AUTOMOBILES — LIABILITY FOR INJURIES — HOST AND GUEST — NATURE OF RELATIONSHIP. The host-guest relationship, within the meaning of RCW 46.08.080, is […]
HUTTON v. MARTIN, 41 Wn.2d 780 (1953)
252 P.2d 581 RUBY E. HUTTON, as Administratrix, Respondent and Cross-appellant, v. DAVID L. MARTIN, Appellant, THE CITY OF GRANDVIEW, Respondent.[1] No. 31867.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. January 9, 1953. [1] Reported in 252 P.2d 581. [1] COURTS — RULES OF DECISION — PREVIOUS DECISIONS AS CONTROLLING — ERRONEOUS DECISIONS. The doctrine of […]
STATE v. FARNSWORTH, 159 Wn.2d 1004 (2007)
State, Petitioner, v. Farnsworth, Respondent. No. 78778-6.The Supreme Court of Washington. January 31, 2007. Petition for review of decisions of the Court of Appeals, Nos. 32322-2-II and 32903-4-II, March 7, 2006, 133 Wn. App. 1. Granted on a specific issue and remanded.
HOFFER v. STATE, 113 Wn.2d 148 (1989)
776 P.2d 963 ARTHUR HOFFER, ET AL, Appellants, v. THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, ET AL, Respondents. No. 53549-3.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. July 27, 1989. [1] Statutes — Construction — Federal Statutes — Similar Federal Statute — Effect. The United States Supreme Court’s construction of a federal statute is not binding on a […]
KENNEWICK v. DAY, 142 Wn.2d 1 (2000)
11 P.3d 304 CITY OF KENNEWICK, Respondent, v. DOUG R. DAY, Petitioner. No. 67994-1.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc.Argued January 25, 2000. Decided October 12, 2000. Page 2 [EDITORS’ NOTE: THIS PAGE CONTAINS HEADNOTES. HEADNOTES ARE NOT AN OFFICIAL PRODUCT OF THE COURT, THEREFORE THEY ARE NOT DISPLAYED.] Page 3 James E. Egan, for […]
BROWN v. CLE ELUM, 145 Wn. 588 (1927)
261 P. 112 HARRY L. BROWN et al., Respondents, v. THE CITY OF CLE ELUM, Appellant. No. 20441. En Banc.The Supreme Court of Washington. November 23, 1927. [1] CONSTITUTIONAL LAW (33) — MUNICIPAL CORPORATIONS (312) — DELEGATION OF POWER TO MUNICIPALITIES — POLICE POWER OF CITIES — ORDINANCES — EXTRATERRITORIAL FORCE. Rem. Comp. Stat., §§ […]
WHITE v. ALLSTATE INS. CO., 154 Wn.2d 1009 (2005)
White et al., Petitioners, v. Allstate Ins. Co., Respondent. No. 76155-8.The Supreme Court of Washington. May 3, 2005. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 53004-6-I, August 16, 2004, 124 Wn. App. 60. Denied.
DISPOSITIONS OF PETITIONS FOR REVIEW, 130 Wn.2d 1013 (1996)
The Supreme Court of Washington. State, Respondent, v. Hayes, Petitioner, No. 64464-1. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, April 29, 1996, 81 Wn. App. 425. Denied November 13, 1996. Jones, Respondent, v. Douglass, et al., Petitioners, No. 64542-6. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, February […]
CITY OF SPOKANE v. PATTERSON, 46 Wn. 93 (1907)
89 P. 402 THE CITY OF SPOKANE, Respondent, v. M. PATTERSON, Appellant.[1] No. 6616The Supreme Court of Washington. Decided March 26, 1907 [1] Reported in 89 Pac. 402. EVIDENCE — MAPS — ADMISSIBILITY. A map upon which a witness designated the location of objects is admissible In connection with his testimony where it is reasonably […]
DISPOSITIONS OF PETITIONS FOR REVIEW, 107 Wn.2d 1013 (1986)
The Supreme Court of Washington. Eurick, et al, Respondents, v. Pemco Ins. Co., Petitioner, No. 53160-9. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, August 20, 1986, 45 Wn. App. 54. Granted December 2, 1986. Danielson, Petitioner, v. Seattle, et al, Respondents, No. 53229-0. Petition for review of a decision of the […]
LAVENDER v. CONTINENTAL LIFE INS. CO., 143 Wn. 201 (1927)
253 P. 595 GLENE B. LAVENDER, as Administrator of the Estate of Marcus Clay Lavender, Deceased, Appellant, v. CONTINENTAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY, Respondent. No. 20270. Department One.The Supreme Court of Washington. April 4, 1927. [1] INSURANCE (128) — ACCIDENT INSURANCE — CAUSE OF DEATH — EXTERNAL, VIOLENT AND ACCIDENTAL MEANS — CONSTRUCTION OF POLICY. An […]
MACOMBER v. EMPLOYMENT SECURITY, 87 Wn.2d 487 (1976)
554 P.2d 340 LLOYD K. MACOMBER, ET AL, Respondents, v. THE DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT SECURITY, ET AL, Appellants. No. 44134.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. September 16, 1976. [1] Unemployment Compensation — Redetermination After Judicial Review — Failure To Appeal — Effect. A party’s failure to appeal from or participate in judicial review of […]
MARTINAC v. BAKOVIC, 158 Wn. 193 (1930)
290 P. 847 J.M. MARTINAC et al., etc., Respondents, v. IVAN BAKOVIC, Appellant, UNITED STATES FIDELITY AND GUARANTY COMPANY, Respondent. No. 22016. Department One.The Supreme Court of Washington. August 12, 1930. [1] DAMAGES (70, 113) — MEASURE — BREACH OF CONTRACT — DELAY IN PERFORMANCE — EVIDENCE — LOSS OF PROFITS. The measure of damages […]
GUY F. ATKINSON CO. v. STATE, 66 Wn.2d 570 (1965)
403 P.2d 880 GUY F. ATKINSON COMPANY et al., Respondents, v. THE STATE OF WASHINGTON et al., Appellants.[*] No. 37581.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. July 8, 1965. [*] Reported in 403 P.2d 880. [1] Taxation — Limitation of Actions — Overpayment of Taxes — Refunds. The time allowed by RCW 82.32.060 within which […]
IN RE HILLMAN INV. CO., 15 Wn.2d 452 (1942)
131 P.2d 160 In the Matter of the Eligibility of Purported Employees of HILLMAN INVESTMENT COMPANY.[1] No. 28804.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. November 24, 1942. [1] Reported in 131 P.2d 160. [1] UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION — REVIEW BY COURTS — QUESTIONS OF LAW AND FACT. In unemployment compensation proceedings, the administrative determination of the […]
IN RE WEINHEIMER, 168 Wn.2d 1005 (2010)
226 P.3d 781 In re Marriage of Weinheimer. No. 83564-1.The Supreme Court of Washington. February 9, 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. 26079-8-III, March 19, 2009. Dispositions of Petitions for Review and SelectedMotions for Discretionary Review […]
GRIFFIN v. WESTFALL, 158 Wn.2d 1011 (2006)
Griffin, Petitioner, v. Westfall et al., Respondents. No. 78361-6.The Supreme Court of Washington. October 31, 2006. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 54342-3-I, July 5, 2005, 128 Wn. App. 1028. Dispositions of Petitions for Review and Selected Motions for Discretionary Review. Denied.
DESKINS v. WALDT, 81 Wn.2d 1 (1972)
499 P.2d 206 EMIL DESKINS, Petitioner, v. LAWRENCE G. WALDT, Respondent. HENRY KUSH, Petitioner, v. LAWRENCE G. WALDT, Respondent. Nos. 41990, 41993.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. July 13, 1972. [1] Contempt — Power — Acts of Legislature. The power of a constitutional court to punish for contempt is inherent, and cannot be taken […]
STATE v. LUCIA, 74 Wn.2d 819 (1968)
447 P.2d 606 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. NORMAN LUCIA, Appellant.[*] No. 39846.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. November 14, 1968. [*] Reported in 447 P.2d 606. [1] Criminal Law — Confessions — Voluntary Statement After Prior Warning. A statement by a defendant made to police during confinement was admissible at trial, where, […]
FARDIG v. REYNOLDS, 55 Wn.2d 540 (1960)
348 P.2d 661 JULIUS FARDIG, Appellant, v. WILLIAM REYNOLDS et al., Respondents.[1] No. 34994.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. January 28, 1960. [1] Reported in 348 P.2d 661. [1] MASTER AND SERVANT — TEST OF RELATIONSHIP — RIGHT TO CONTROL. The ultimate test to be employed in determining whether a relationship is that of […]
STATE v. ROADHS, 71 Wn.2d 705 (1967)
430 P.2d 586 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. ALBERT EDWIN ROADHS, Appellant, CHARLES BRADNEY SULLIVAN et al., Defendants.[*] No. 39289.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. July 27, 1967. [*] Reported in 430 P.2d 586. [1] Statutes — Construction — Meaning of Words — Statutory Definition. The fact that a statute specifically enumerates the […]
GALLOWAY v. SEGERSTROM, 147 Wn. 624 (1928)
267 P. 40 WILLIAM F. GALLOWAY, Respondent, v. H.N. SEGERSTROM et al., Appellants. No. 20936. Department Two.The Supreme Court of Washington. May 8, 1928. [1] HIGHWAYS (53, 57) — COLLISION AT INTERSECTION — CONTRIBUTORY NEGLIGENCE — EVIDENCE — SUFFICIENCY. The driver of an automobile, entering upon a paved highway from an intersecting road, is guilty […]
STATE v. ADAMS, 181 Wn. 222 (1935)
43 P.2d 1 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. W.W. ADAMS et al., Appellants. No. 25214. Department Two.The Supreme Court of Washington. March 26, 1935. [1] GAMING (17) — PROSECUTION — EVIDENCE — SUFFICIENCY. A conviction of conducting a gambling game in violation of Rem. Rev. Stat., § 2469, is sustained where it appears that […]
STATE v. BERGMAN, 151 Wn.2d 1006 (2004)
State, Respondent, v. Bergman, Defendant, Bergman, Petitioner. State, Respondent, v. Bergman, Defendant, Bergman, Petitioner. No. 74432-7.The Supreme Court of Washington. March 2, 2004. Petition for review of decisions of the Court of Appeals, Nos. 46018-8-I and 47717-0-I, July 21, 2003, 117 Wn. App. 1069. Denied March 2, 2004.
HARVEY v. ADMIRAL ORIENTAL LINE, 156 Wn. 1 (1930)
286 P. 66 RICHARD HARVEY, Appellant, v. ADMIRAL ORIENTAL LINE, Respondent. No. 21868. Department Two.The Supreme Court of Washington. March 17, 1930. [1] ADMIRALTY (3) — COURTS (64) — JURISDICTION — STATE COURTS AND UNITED STATES COURTS — MARITIME TORTS — INJURY UPON HIGH SEAS. A seaman’s exclusive remedy is in the Federal courts of […]
JACKSON v. DOMSCHOT, 40 Wn.2d 30 (1952)
239 P.2d 1058 RUTH B. JACKSON, Respondent, v. ALEX H. DOMSCHOT et al., Appellants.[1] No. 31831.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. January 24, 1952. [1] Reported in 239 P.2d 1058. [1] VENDOR AND PURCHASER — CONSTRUCTION OF CONTRACT — UNAMBIGUOUS LANGUAGE. Where a real-estate contract provides that the vendors shall have the privilege of […]
RUSE v. DEP’T OF LABOR INDUSTRIES, 138 Wn.2d 1 (1999)
977 P.2d 570 EVERETT L. RUSE, Petitioner, v. THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR INDUSTRIES, Respondent. No. 65679-7.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc.Argued February 10, 1999. Decided June 3, 1999. Page 2 [EDITORS’ NOTE: THIS PAGE CONTAINS HEADNOTES. HEADNOTES ARE NOT AN OFFICIAL PRODUCT OF THE COURT, THEREFORE THEY ARE NOT DISPLAYED.] Page 3 Jeffry K. […]
PUDMAROFF v. ALLEN, 138 Wn.2d 55 (1999)
977 P.2d 574 RICHARD PUDMAROFF, a single man, Respondent, v. LEONA ALLEN and JOHN DOE ALLEN, wife and husband, and the marital community composed thereof, Petitioners. No. 66769-1.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc.Argued March 24, 1999. Decided June 3, 1999. Page 56 [EDITORS’ NOTE: THIS PAGE CONTAINS HEADNOTES. HEADNOTES ARE NOT AN OFFICIAL PRODUCT […]
DEP’T OF HIGHWAYS v. ENVIRON. COUNCIL, 82 Wn.2d 280 (1973)
510 P.2d 216 THE DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS, Petitioner, v. KING COUNTY CHAPTER, WASHINGTON ENVIRONMENTAL COUNCIL, et al., Respondents. No. 42688.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. May 17, 1973. [1] Environment — Administrative Law and Procedure — State Agency — Shorelines Hearings Board. For purposes of RCW 34.04, the administrative procedure act, the Shorelines Hearings […]
DAVIS v. JONES, 15 Wn.2d 572 (1942)
131 P.2d 430 FRANCES M. DAVIS, as Executrix, Respondent, v. EDNA E. JONES, Appellant.[1] No. 28833.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. December 3, 1942. [1] Reported in 131 P.2d 430. [1] LANDLORD AND TENANT — TENANCY BY SUFFERANCE — CREATION. The owner of apartment property is bound by the act of her agent in […]
DISPOSITIONS OF PETITIONS FOR REVIEW[†] , 126 Wn.2d 1005 (1995)
The Supreme Court of Washington. [†] Dispositions of Court of Appeals Commissioner rulings are identified by case names not in italic. State, Respondent, v. Griffith, Petitioner, No. 62336-8. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, September 23, 1994, 75 Wn. App. 1045. Denied March 10, 1995. Karr et al, Petitioners, v. […]
IN RE ESTATE OF LENZ, 153 Wn.2d 1018 (2005)
In re Estate of Lenz. Estate of Lenz et al., Petitioners, v. Lenz, Respondent. No. 75739-9.The Supreme Court of Washington. March 1, 2005. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 22243-8-III, June 3, 2004, 121 Wn. App. 1072. Denied.
NELSON v. SEATTLE, 16 Wn.2d 592 (1943)
134 P.2d 89 ROBERT Y. NELSON, Appellant, v. THE CITY OF SEATTLE, Respondent, MATT ZOFFEL, Defendant.[1] No. 28736.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. February 17, 1943. [1] Reported in 134 P.2d 89. [1] MUNICIPAL CORPORATIONS — TORTS — DEFECTS IN STREETS — PROXIMATE CAUSE OF INJURY — INTERVENING NEGLIGENCE. In an action against a […]
McKOWN v. DRIVER, 54 Wn.2d 46 (1959)
337 P.2d 1068 CHARLES McKOWN et al., Respondents, v. HERBERT DRIVER et al., Appellants.[1] No. 34846.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. April 16, 1959. [1] Reported in 337 P.2d 1068. [1] SPECIFIC PERFORMANCE — JUDGMENTS — CONCLUSIVENESS — MATTERS CONCLUDED — TITLE OR CLAIM TO PROPERTY. In an action to specifically enforce a contract […]
MATHESON v. GREGOIRE ET AL., 163 Wn.2d 1020 (2008)
180 P.3d 1292 Matheson, Petitioner, v. Gregoire et al., Respondents. No. 80515-6.The Supreme Court of Washington. April 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. 35067-0-II, July 10, 2007, 139 Wn. App. 624. Denied.
HOENIG v. KOHL, 182 Wn. 245 (1935)
46 P.2d 728 W.G. HOENIG, Appellant, v. E.P. KOHL et al., Respondents. No. 25631. Department One.The Supreme Court of Washington. June 17, 1935. [1] AUTOMOBILES — LIABILITY FOR INJURIES — RIGHTS AND DUTIES AT INTERSECTIONS — CONTRIBUTORY NEGLIGENCE — EVIDENCE — SUFFICIENCY. The disfavored driver at an intersection who failed to yield the right of […]
DESCHAMPS v. LUTHER, 64 Wn.2d 728 (1964)
393 P.2d 945 ROBERT O. DESCHAMPS, Appellant, v. PHILIP H. LUTHER et al., Respondents.[*] No. 36969.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. July 9, 1964. [*] Reported in 393 P.2d 945. [1] Conspiracy — Civil Liability — Acts Constituting. Conspiracy requires a combination of two or more persons to commit a criminal or unlawful act, […]
DISPOSITIONS OF PETITIONS FOR REVIEW, 97 Wn.2d 1030 (1982)
The Supreme Court of Washington. State, Respondent, v. Pinckney, Petitioner. State, Respondent, v. Brown, Petitioner, No. 48746-4. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, April 12, 1982, 31 Wn. App. 1059. Denied August 27, 1982. State, Respondent, v. Elkins, Petitioner, No. 48769-3. Petition for review of a decision of the Court […]
DISPOSITIONS OF PETITIONS FOR REVIEW, 97 Wn.2d 1040 (1982)
The Supreme Court of Washington. Buxton, et al, Petitioners, v. Perry, et al, Respondents, No. 48928-9. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, June 10, 1982, 32 Wn. App. 211. Denied October 22, 1982. State, Respondent, v. Gibson, Petitioner, No. 48949-1. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of […]
STATE v. MARTIN, 131 Wn.2d 1024 (1997)
937 P.2d 1101 State, Respondent, v. Martin, Petitioner. No. 64894-8.The Supreme Court of Washington. May 7, 1997. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, October 21, 1996, 83 Wn. App. 1050. Denied May 7, 1997.
NAKANISHI v. FOSTER, 64 Wn.2d 647 (1964)
393 P.2d 635 FRANK S. NAKANISHI, Appellant, v. HARRY FOSTER et al., Respondents. STEPHEN F. LONE et al., Appellants, v. HARRY FOSTER et al., Respondents. FRANK S. NAKANISHI, Appellant, v. RAYMOND W. GILL et al., Respondents.[*] No. 36670.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. June 25, 1964. [*] Reported in 393 P.2d 635. [1] Agriculture […]
STATE EX REL. GREEN MOUNTAIN L. CO. v. SUP’R CT., 144 Wn. 351 (1927)
258 P. 27 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, on the Relation of Green Mountain Lumber Company, Plaintiff, v. THE SUPERIOR COURT FOR SNOHOMISH COUNTY et al., Respondents. No. 20692. Department Two.The Supreme Court of Washington. July 20, 1927. [1] ABATEMENT AND REVIVAL (2-1, 6) — COURTS (62) — ANOTHER ACTION PENDING — DIFFERENT JURISDICTIONS — PRIORITY. […]
JACOBY v. GRAYS HARBOR CHAIR MFG., 77 Wn.2d 911 (1970)
468 P.2d 666 WALTER JACOBY et al., Respondents and Cross-appellants, MATT PLESHA et al., Appellants, v. GRAYS HARBOR CHAIR MFG. COMPANY et al., Appellants.[*] No. 39780.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. April 30, 1970. [*] Reported in 468 P.2d 666. [1] Pensions — Implied Contract. An employee has a contractual interest in a private […]