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 […]
Category: Washington Supreme Court Opinions
FROISETH v. NOWLIN, 156 Wn. 314 (1930)
287 P. 55 EDWARD FROISETH, Respondent, v. HIRAM D. NOWLIN et al., Appellants. No. 22333. Department One.The Supreme Court of Washington. April 11, 1930. [1] FRAUDS, STATUTE OF (19) — PARTNERSHIP (21) — PARTNERSHIP CONTRACTS IN LANDS — REAL ESTATE — CONTRACTS. An oral agreement of partnership for the purpose of buying and selling real […]
STATE v. ROSCH, 165 Wn.2d 1045 (2009)
State, Respondent, v. Rosch, Petitioner. No. 82354-5.The Supreme Court of Washington. April 28, 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 [EDITOR’S NOTE: This case is unpublished as indicated by the issuing court.]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. 59703-5-I, September 8, 2008, 146 Wn. App. 1050. Denied.
McCUTCHEON v. UNITED HOMES CORP., 79 Wn.2d 443 (1971)
486 P.2d 1093 WILLIAM JAMES McCUTCHEON et al., Petitioners, v. UNITED HOMES CORPORATION, Respondent. DOUGLAS R. FULLER et al., Petitioners, v. UNITED HOMES CORPORATION, Respondent. No. 41612.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. July 8, 1971. [1] Torts — Disclaimer of Liability — Validity. Exculpatory clauses exempting one from liability for negligence will be held […]
STATE v. GEORGE, 160 Wn.2d 727 (2007)
THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. KEITH GREGORY GEORGE, Petitioner. No. 78362-4. En Banc.The Supreme Court of Washington.Argued February 27, 2007. Decided June 7, 2007. Page 728 [EDITORS’ NOTE: THIS PAGE CONTAINS HEADNOTES. HEADNOTES ARE NOT AN OFFICIAL PRODUCT OF THE COURT, THEREFORE THEY ARE NOT DISPLAYED.] Page 729 [EDITORS’ NOTE: THIS PAGE CONTAINS HEADNOTES. […]
CHAU v. ATTORNEY GEN., 166 Wn.2d 1036 (2008)
Chau, Petitioner, v. Attorney Gen., Respondent. No. 83183-1.The Supreme Court of Washington. September 30, 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 [EDITOR’S NOTE: This case is unpublished as indicated by the issuing court.]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. 37757-8-II, April 21, 2009, 149 Wn. App. 1056. Denied. Page 1037
IN RE BOLAND, 140 Wn. 148 (1926)
248 P. 399 In the Matter of the Proceedings for the Disbarment of W.G. BOLAND. C.D. No. 891. En Banc.The Supreme Court of Washington. August 12, 1926. [1] ATTORNEY AND CLIENT (7) — DISBARMENT — GROUNDS — UNPROFESSIONAL CONDUCT. Sharp practice by an attorney with intent to deprive a party of one of his substantial […]
STATE EX REL. COOK v. SUPERIOR COURT, 160 Wn. 603 (1931)
295 P. 740 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, on the Relation of Minnie G. Cook, Individually and as Executrix, Plaintiff, v. THE SUPERIOR COURT FOR KITSAP COUNTY, Respondent. No. 22926. Department Two.The Supreme Court of Washington. February 9, 1931. [1] DEPOSITIONS (5-3) — EXAMINATION OF WITNESS — REFUSING TO TESTIFY — REMEDY. Where, upon taking a […]
ABBOTT v. CLEBANCK, 158 Wn. 368 (1930)
290 P. 704 ETHEL J. ABBOTT, Respondent, v. ANNA J. CLEBANCK et al., Appellants, THOMAS N. FOWLER, Defendant. No. 22469. Department One.The Supreme Court of Washington. September 3, 1930. [1] LANDLORD AND TENANT (118) — RENT — LIEN — SUBJECT-MATTER TO WHICH LIEN ATTACHES. The findings support a judgment for plaintiff in an action to […]
STATE v. SLEDGE, 131 Wn.2d 1023 (1997)
937 P.2d 1101 State, Respondent, v. Sledge, Petitioner. No. 64921-9.The Supreme Court of Washington. May 7, 1997. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, September 16, 1996, 83 Wn. App. 639. Granted May 7, 1997. Page 1024
FREITAG v. LUND, 173 Wn. 589 (1933)
24 P.2d 60 ALFRED FREITAG, Respondent, v. WILLIAM LUND et al., Appellants. No. 24475. Department One.The Supreme Court of Washington. July 24, 1933. [1] JOINT ADVENTURES (1) — PARTNERSHIP (3) — CREATION AND REQUISITES — COMMUNITY OF INTEREST — SHARING PROFITS AND LOSSES. Under an oral agreement of copartnership for improvement of lands whereby one […]
BROWN v. UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYD’S, 53 Wn.2d 142 (1958)
332 P.2d 228 WENDELL P. BROWN, Appellant, v. UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYD’S, Respondent.[1] No. 34414.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. November 21, 1958. [1] Reported in 332 P.2d 228. [1] FRAUD — EVIDENCE — PRESUMPTIONS AND BURDEN OF PROOF. Fraud is never presumed, but must be proved by clear, cogent, and convincing evidence. [2] SAME […]
DISPOSITIONS OF PETITIONS FOR REVIEW, 88 Wn.2d 1017 (1977)
The Supreme Court of Washington. Barbo, Respondent, v. Nooksack Valley School Dist. 506, et al, Petitioners, No. 44854. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, November 8, 1976, 16 Wn. App. 371. Denied July 27, 1977. State, Respondent, v. Trasvina, et al, Petitioners, No. 44826. Petition for review of a decision […]
IN RE RECALL OF DAVIS, 164 Wn.2d 361 (2008)
189 P.3d 98 In the Matter of the Recall Charges Against Port of Seattle Commissioner PAT DAVIS, Appellant. No. 80219-0.The Supreme Court of Washington.Argued June 26, 2008. Decided August 14, 2008. Page 362 [EDITORS’ NOTE: THIS PAGE CONTAINS HEADNOTES. HEADNOTES ARE NOT AN OFFICIAL PRODUCT OF THE COURT, THEREFORE THEY ARE NOT DISPLAYED.] Page 363 […]
DuPONT-FORT LEWIS v. CLOVER PK., 65 Wn.2d 342 (1964)
396 P.2d 979 DuPONT-FORT LEWIS SCHOOL DISTRICT No. 7, Respondent, v. CLOVER PARK SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 400 et al., Appellants.[*] No. 37697.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. December 3, 1964. [*] Reported in 396 P.2d 979. [1] Schools and School Districts — Military Reservations — Rights of Children Thereon. The right granted by RCW […]
BARNES v. PATRICK, 176 Wn. 142 (1934)
28 P.2d 293 ERLE J. BARNES, as State Director of Agriculture, Respondent, v. PAUL PATRICK et al., Respondents, FEDERAL RESERVE BANK OF SAN FRANCISCO et al., Appellants. No. 24721. Department Two.The Supreme Court of Washington. January 11, 1934. [1] WAREHOUSEMEN (1, 2-1) — CONTRACTS FOR STORAGE — WAREHOUSE RECEIPTS — CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION — SALE […]
STATE v. SCHAUPP, 111 Wn.2d 34 (1988)
757 P.2d 970 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. WARREN F. SCHAUPP, Appellant, BETTY RICHARDSON, Respondent. No. 53342-3.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. July 14, 1988. [1] Criminal Law — Plea of Guilty — Plea Bargaining — Misrepresentation by State — Effect. A defendant is entitled to specific performance of a plea bargain once […]
STATE v. LILIOPOULOS, 165 Wn. 197 (1931)
5 P.2d 319 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. C.D. LILIOPOULOS, Appellant. No. 23388. Department Two.The Supreme Court of Washington. November 13, 1931. [1] CRIMINAL LAW (381) — APPEAL — RIGHT OF REVIEW — DECISIONS REVIEWABLE — SUSPENDED SENTENCES. The pronouncement of sentence of imprisonment in the penitentiary upon a verdict of guilty is a […]
STATE v. PENNICK, 158 Wn.2d 1023 (2005)
State, Respondent, v. Pennick, Petitioner. No. 78653-4.The Supreme Court of Washington. December 6, 2005. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 52664-2-I, February 27, 2006, 131 Wn. App. 1048. Dispositions of Petitions for Review and Selected Motions for Discretionary Review. Denied.
TESDAHL v. COLLINS, 2 Wn.2d 76 (1939)
97 P.2d 649 EDWARD M. TESDAHL, as Administrator, Appellant, v. WILLIAM THOMAS COLLINS et al., Respondents.[1] No. 27757.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. December 26, 1939. [1] Reported in 97 P.2d 649. [1] MORTGAGES — REQUISITES AND VALIDITY — NATURE AND ESSENTIALS OF CONVEYANCES AS SECURITY — INTENT OF PARTIES. An instrument, in form […]
RETIRED PERSONS v. INSURANCE COMM’R, 120 Wn.2d 101 (1992)
838 P.2d 680 NATIONAL FEDERATION OF RETIRED PERSONS, Appellant, v. INSURANCE COMMISSIONER, Respondent. No. 59188-1.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. October 22, 1992. [1] Insurance — Regulation — Insurance Transaction — Solicitation — What Constitutes — In General. For purposes of RCW 48.01.060(1), under which solicitation is a type of “insurance transaction” subject to […]
AMES v. BAKER, 68 Wn.2d 713 (1966)
415 P.2d 74 JOHN G. AMES et al., Respondents, v. BRIAN RICHARD BAKER, Appellant.[*] No. 38014.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. June 9, 1966. [*] Reported in 415 P.2d 74. [1] Insurance — Construction of Contract — Ordinary Nontechnical Construction. Language of an insurance policy should be interpreted in accordance with the way it […]
WHITE v. SEATTLE LOCAL UNION NO. 81, 53 Wn.2d 802 (1959)
337 P.2d 289 EDWIN T. WHITE, Respondent, v. SEATTLE LOCAL UNION NO 81, AMALGAMATED MEAT CUTTERS’ AND BUTCHER WORKMEN OF NORTH AMERICA et al., Appellants.[1] No. 34834.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. April 2, 1959. [1] Reported in 337 P.2d 289. [1] PLEADING — ANSWER — AFFIRMATIVE DEFENSE — NECESSITY TO PLEAD. In an […]
PRESBYTERY OF SEATTLE v. KING COUNTY, 114 Wn.2d 320 (1990)
787 P.2d 907 PRESBYTERY OF SEATTLE, Petitioner, v. KING COUNTY, Respondent. No. 56111-7.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. March 15, 1990. [1] Eminent Domain — Inverse Condemnation — Regulatory Taking — Alternative Theories — Initial Test. A constitutional challenge to a land use regulation alleging an overly severe regulation may be pursued under either […]
FOSTER v. MONTGOMERY WARD CO., 24 Wn.2d 248 (1945)
163 P.2d 838 MYRON FOSTER, Respondent, v. MONTGOMERY WARD COMPANY, Appellant.[1] No. 29718.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. November 23, 1945. [1] Reported in 163 P.2d 838. [1] APPEAL AND ERROR — REVIEW — HARMLESS ERROR — ADMISSION OF EVIDENCE — PREJUDICIAL EFFECT. In an action for breach of a contract to purchase 2,500 […]
STATE v. MEANY, 151 Wn. 420 (1929)
276 P. 88 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. JAY MEANY et al., Appellants. No. 21592. Department One.The Supreme Court of Washington. April 1, 1929. [1] INTOXICATING LIQUORS (31, 50) — OFFENSES — JOINTISTS — EVIDENCE — SUFFICIENCY. A conviction of jointists is sustained by evidence of repeated sales by the accused in an apartment […]
IN RE HEBB’S ESTATE, 134 Wn. 424 (1925)
235 P. 974 In the Matter of the Estate of ELKANAH HEBB, Deceased. STEPHEN E. CHAFFEE, as Executor etc., Appellant, v. NELLIE HEBB MORRIS, as Guardian etc., Respondent. No. 19128. Department One.The Supreme Court of Washington. May 13, 1925. ADOPTION (11) — INHERITANCE BY ADOPTED CHILDREN. In view of Rem. Comp. Stat., § 1699, providing […]
STATE v. BREAZEALE, 144 Wn.2d 829 (2001)
31 P.3d 1155 STATE OF WASHINGTON, Petitioner v. RANDY BREAZEALE and SHEILA BERLANGA-HERNANDEZ, Respondents. No. 69688-8.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc.Oral Argument Date: March 28, 2001. Filed: September 27, 2001. Corrected Dissenting Opinion: October 4, 2001. Page 830 [EDITORS’ NOTE: THIS PAGE CONTAINS HEADNOTES. HEADNOTES ARE NOT AN OFFICIAL PRODUCT OF THE COURT, THEREFORE […]
WILSON v. BARNES, 134 Wn. 108 (1925)
234 P. 1029 GEORGE W. WILSON et al., Respondents, v. JOHN G. BARNES et al., Appellants. No. 19125. Department One.The Supreme Court of Washington. April 16, 1925. LANDLORD AND TENANT (22, 42) — LEASE — TENANCY FROM MONTH TO MONTH — TERMINATION. Under Rem. Comp. Stat., § 10620, providing that leaseholds for a specified time […]
IN RE KENT, 77 Wn.2d 499 (1969)
463 P.2d 132 In the Matter of the Petition of the CITY OF KENT. THE CITY OF KENT, Respondent, v. MILDRED IRENE PADUA et al., Appellants.[*] No. 40751.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. December 31, 1969. [*] Reported in 463 P.2d 132. [1] Eminent Domain — Compensation — Monetary Inducement for Immediate Possession. RCW […]
DISPOSITIONS OF PETITIONS FOR REVIEW, 140 Wn.2d 1016 (2000)
The Supreme Court of Washington. 2000. Dykstra, et al., Petitioners, v. Skagit County, Respondent. No. 68986-5. Supreme Court of Washington, En Banc. May 2, 2000. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, October 11, 1999, 97 Wn. App. 670. Denied May 2, 2000. Coffel, Petitioner, v. Hawson, et al., Respondents. No. […]
STATE EX REL. CARLSON v. SUP’R CT., 47 Wn.2d 429 (1955)
287 P.2d 1012 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, on the Relation of Theron A. Carlson, by his Guardian ad Litem Suzanne Uggen, Plaintiff, v. THE SUPERIOR COURT FOR PIERCE COUNTY, W.A. Richmond, Judge, Respondent.[1] No. 33318.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. September 15, 1955. [1] Reported in 287 P.2d 1012. [1] EXECUTORS AND ADMINISTRATORS — […]
STATE v. POWELL, 166 Wn.2d 73 (2009)
206 P.3d 321 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Petitioner, v. JASON VINCENT POWELL, Respondent. No. 80535-1.The Supreme Court of Washington.Argued June 26, 2008. Decided April 30, 2009. Page 74 Appeal from the Superior Court for Clark County, No. 05-1-02296-5, Robert A. Lewis, J., Arthur D. Curtis, Prosecuting Attorney, and Tonya R. Riddell, Deputy, for petitioner. John […]
DISPOSITIONS OF PETITIONS FOR REVIEW[†] , 121 Wn.2d 1034 (1993)
The Supreme Court of Washington. [†] Dispositions of Court of Appeals Commissioner rulings are identified by case names not in italic. State, Respondent, v. Bolf, Petitioner, No. 59997-1. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, December 10, 1992, 67 Wn. App. 1062. Denied July 8, 1993. State, Respondent, v. Faydo, et […]
STATE EX REL. LUCAS v. SUPERIOR COURT, 193 Wn. 74 (1937)
74 P.2d 888 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, on the Relation of Frank Lucas, Plaintiff, v. THE SUPERIOR COURT FOR KING COUNTY, William G. Long, Judge Presiding, Respondent. No. 26823. Department One.The Supreme Court of Washington. December 28, 1937. [1] APPEAL AND ERROR — CERTIORARI — RECORD — NECESSITY AND CONTENTS OF BILL OF EXCEPTIONS OR […]
MARTIN v. HOBBS, 44 Wn.2d 787 (1954)
270 P.2d 1067 FRED MARTIN et al., Appellants, v. FRANK HOBBS et al., Respondents.[1] No. 32678.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. June 1, 1954. [1] Reported in 270 P.2d 1067. [1] BOUNDARIES — ASCERTAINMENT — BOUNDARY FIXED BY COMMON GRANTOR. The location of the boundary line by a common grantor is binding upon the […]
BLANCHER v. BANK OF CALIFORNIA, 47 Wn.2d 1 (1955)
286 P.2d 92 G.W. BLANCHER et al., Respondents, v. THE BANK OF CALIFORNIA et al., Appellants.[1] No. 32931.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. July 21, 1955. [1] Reported in 286 P.2d 92. [1] TRIAL — TAKING CASE FROM JURY — DETERMINATION. In considering motions for dismissal and for judgment n.o.v., the court must interpret […]
WEYERHAEUSER TIMBER CO. v. COHN, 3 Wn.2d 730 (1940)
101 P.2d 984 WEYERHAEUSER TIMBER COMPANY, Respondent, v. DAVE S. COHN, as Acting Director of Licenses, Appellant, RICHFIELD OIL COMPANY et al., Respondents.[1] No. 27853.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. April 26, 1940. [1] Reported in 101 P.2d 984. Appeal from a judgment of the superior court for Thurston county, Wright, J., entered October […]
WASHINGTON ETC. v. HALFERTY ETC., 44 Wn.2d 646 (1954)
269 P.2d 806 WASHINGTON FISH OYSTER CO., INC., et al., Respondents, v. G.P. HALFERTY CO., INC., Appellant.[1] No. 32561.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. April 29, 1954. [1] Reported in 269 P.2d 806. [1] PLEADING — DEMURRER — TO AFFIRMATIVE DEFENSES — WAIVER OF OBJECTIONS — AMENDMENT. A defendant waived any objection to the […]
LOVATO v. LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE, 109 Wn.2d 43 (1987)
742 P.2d 1242 JOSEPH LOVATO, ET AL, Respondents, v. LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, Appellant. No. 53014-9.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. September 24, 1987. [1] Insurance — Endorsement — Construction — Policy as a Whole. Absent an expression of contrary intent, an insurance policy provision of general applicability applies to all endorsements to […]
STATE v. ADAMS, 168 Wn.2d 1022 (2010)
State, Respondent, v. Adams, Petitioner. No. 83858-5.The Supreme Court of Washington. March 31, 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, Nos. 61621-8-I and 62021-5-I, September 21, 2009, 152 Wn. App. 1018. Denied. Page 1023
IN RE STATE’S APPEAL, 60 Wn.2d 380 (1962)
374 P.2d 171 In the Matter of the Appeal of the STATE OF WASHINGTON, from the confirmation of the ASSESSMENT ROLL OF LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT 5311.[*] No. 36047.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. August 16, 1962. [*] Reported in 374 P.2d 171. [1] STATES — TAXATION — MUNICIPAL CORPORATIONS — PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS — ASSESSMENTS […]
STATE v. BURDULIS, 70 Wn.2d 24 (1966)
421 P.2d 1019 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Petitioner, v. ANNA C. BURDULIS, Respondent.[*] No. 38437.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. December 22, 1966. [*] Reported in 421 P.2d 1019. [1] Eminent Domain — Public Necessity — Determination by Court. Although determination of public use and necessity is a judicial determination, the administrative selection of […]
STATE v. SWEET, 71 Wn.2d 172 (1967)
426 P.2d 983 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. PATRICK RALPH SWEET, Appellant.[*] No. 38893.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. May 4, 1967. [*] Reported in 426 P.2d 983. [1] Criminal Law — Confessions — Hearing — Findings of Fact — Sufficiency. The brevity of a trial court’s findings of fact made pursuant to […]
McINNIS CO. v. W. TRACTOR ETC. CO., 67 Wn.2d 965 (1966)
410 P.2d 908 McINNIS COMPANY, INC., Respondent and Cross-appellant, v. WESTERN TRACTOR EQUIPMENT COMPANY, Appellant.[*] No. 37903.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. February 10, 1966. [*] Reported in 410 P.2d 908. [1] Damages — Benefit-of-the-bargain Rule — Application. The benefit-of-the-bargain rule for assessing damages, which may be applied when there has been actionable fraud […]
LABOR AND INDUSTRIES v. AUMAN, 110 Wn.2d 917 (1988)
756 P.2d 1311 THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRIES, Appellant, v. JOHN AUMAN, Respondent. THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRIES, Appellant, v. FRED S. CHAPMAN, Respondent. THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRIES, Appellant, v. KEVIN CLARK, ET AL, Respondents. No. 54992-3.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. July 7, 1988. [1] Industrial Insurance — Award […]
STATE v. WOODS, 151 Wn.2d 1032 (2004)
State, Respondent, v. Woods, Petitioner. No. 74886-1.The Supreme Court of Washington. July 7, 2004. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 50575-1-I, November 10, 2003, 119 Wn. App. 1005. Granted July 7, 2004.
STATE v. KELLEY, 36 Wn.2d 772 (1950)
220 P.2d 342 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Appellant, v. J.C. KELLEY, Respondent.[1] No. 31321.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. July 10, 1950. [1] Reported in 220 P.2d 342. [1] WEAPONS — CRIMINAL PROSECUTIONS — CARRYING CONCEALED WEAPON — SUFFICIENCY OF EVIDENCE — PRIMA FACIE CASE. In a prosecution for carrying a concealed weapon without […]
CUNNINGHAM v. TOWN OF TIETON, 60 Wn.2d 434 (1962)
374 P.2d 375 PAT CUNNINGHAM et al., Respondents, v. THE TOWN OF TIETON, Appellant.[*] No. 35973.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. August 30, 1962. [*] Reported in 374 P.2d 375. [1] WITNESSES — COMPETENCY — VALUE OF PROPERTY — OPINION OF OWNER. A property owner is competent to testify as to the value of […]
McGINNIS v. BRANDT, 158 Wn. 656 (1930)
291 P. 709 MERVON McGINNIS, Respondent, v. FRED BRANDT et al., Appellants. No. 22433. Department Two.The Supreme Court of Washington. September 30, 1930. [1] NEW TRIAL (24-1) — GROUNDS — INADEQUATE DAMAGES — DISCRETION OF COURT. The granting of a new trial for inadequate damages will not be reviewed on appeal except for abuse of […]
DISPOSITIONS OF PETITIONS FOR REVIEW, 97 Wn.2d 1017 (1982)
The Supreme Court of Washington. Frank Ruano Assocs., Inc., Respondent, v. Enga, et al, Petitioners, No. 48564-0. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, December 28, 1981, 30 Wn. App. 1051 Denied May 7, 1982. Schmidt, et al, Respondents, v. Wolfstone, Donley McMannama, Inc., Respondent, Royal Globe Ins. Co., Petitioner, No. […]
STATE v. PENFIELD, 150 Wn.2d 1036 (2004)
State, Respondent, v. Penfield, Petitioner. No. 74251-1.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. February 4, 2004. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 20608-4-III, April 29, 2003, 116 Wn. App. 1051. Denied.
GIBSON v. CAMPBELL, 136 Wn. 467 (1925)
241 P. 21 ELMER L. GIBSON, Respondent, v. W.D. CAMPBELL, as County Auditor for Grays Harbor County, Appellant. No. 19113. En Banc.The Supreme Court of Washington. November 10, 1925. OFFICERS (27) — RECALL — NOTICE OF CHARGES — TIME FOR ATTACKING. Proceedings to enjoin the recall of a sheriff, commenced within ten days after service […]
LOUNDRY v. LILLIE, 149 Wn. 316 (1928)
270 P. 1029 EMMA LOUNDRY (formerly Emma Downing) Respondent, v. C.H. LILLIE, as Administrator, Appellant. No. 21180. Department One.The Supreme Court of Washington. October 9, 1928. [1] EVIDENCE (98) — WORK AND LABOR (14) — ADMISSIONS — WEIGHT AND SUFFICIENCY. In an action for services as a housekeeper rendered decedent, the evidence of numerous witnesses […]
SCHAAKE PACKING COMPANY, INC. v. CROSHAW, 65 Wn.2d 956 (1965)
400 P.2d 608 SCHAAKE PACKING COMPANY, INC., et al., Respondents, v. E.F. CROSHAW et al., Appellants.[†] No. 37634.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. April 1, 1965. [†] Reported in 400 P.2d 608. Appeal from a judgment of the Superior Court for Kittitas County, No. 15640, George H. Freese, J., entered December 23, 1963. Affirmed. […]
STATE v. THORNE, 162 Wn.2d 1002 (2007)
175 P.3d 1093 State, Respondent, v. Thorne, Petitioner. No. 79770-6.The Supreme Court of Washington. December 4, 2007. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 33930-7-II, January 3, 2007, 136 Wn. App. 1033. Dispositions of Petitions for Review and Selected Motions for Discretionary Review. Denied.
DISPOSITIONS OF PETITIONS FOR REVIEW, 97 Wn.2d 1010 (1982)
The Supreme Court of Washington. State, Respondent, v. Wicks, Petitioner, No. 48483-0. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, May 13, 1981, 29 Wn. App. 1007. Granted April 9, 1982. State, Respondent, v. Mason, Petitioner, No. 48497-0. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, January 15, 1982, […]
DISPOSITIONS OF PETITIONS FOR REVIEW, 90 Wn.2d 1008 (1978)
The Supreme Court of Washington. State, Respondent, v. Miller, Petitioner, No. 45369. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, August 29, 1977, 18 Wn. App. 1026. Denied June 2, 1978. State, Respondent, v. Bateman, Petitioner, No. 45354. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, September 6, 1977, […]
STATE v. GROMUS, 169 Wn.2d 1014 (2010)
State, Respondent, v. Gromus, Petitioner. No. 84427-5.The Supreme Court of Washington. August 5, 2010. [EDITOR’S NOTE: This case is unpublished as indicated by the issuing court.] Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 62624-8-I, March 8, 2010, 154 Wn. App. 1055. Denied.
DISPOSITIONS OF PETITIONS FOR REVIEW, 110 Wn.2d 1016 (1988)
The Supreme Court of Washington. State, Respondent, v. Bassett, Petitioner, No. 54775-1. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, December 21, 1987, 50 Wn. App. 23. Denied April 5, 1988. State, et al, Respondents, v. Schlosser, et al, Petitioners, No. 54777-7. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of […]
IN RE WOODS v. RHAY, 54 Wn.2d 36 (1959)
338 P.2d 332 In the Matter of the Application for a Writ of Habeas Corpus of GERALD R. WOODS, Petitioner, v. B.J. RHAY, as Superintendent of the State Penitentiary, Respondent.[1] No. 34306.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. April 16, 1959. [1] Reported in 338 P.2d 332. [1] CRIMINAL LAW — APPEAL — PROCEEDINGS FORMA […]
ANDERSON v. CHAPMAN, 86 Wn.2d 189 (1975)
543 P.2d 229 KAY D. ANDERSON, Petitioner, v. BRUCE CHAPMAN, as Secretary of State, ET AL, Respondents, ROBERT T. DALY, ET AL, Intervenors. No. 43890.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. December 4, 1975. [1] Constitutional Law — Construction — Unambiguous Provision. A constitutional provision which is clear and plain in its terms is not […]
DEPRE v. PACIFIC COAST FORGE CO., 151 Wn. 430 (1929)
276 P. 89 ANDREW DEPRE, Respondent, v. PACIFIC COAST FORGE COMPANY, Appellant. No. 21533. Department Two.The Supreme Court of Washington. April 4, 1929. [1] APPEAL AND ERROR (473) — REVIEW — LAW OF CASE — SUBSEQUENT APPEALS. The decision of the supreme court upholding a complaint becomes the law of the case, concluding the question […]
DISPOSITIONS OF PETITIONS FOR REVIEW, 107 Wn.2d 1018 (1986)
The Supreme Court of Washington. Bawden, et al, Respondents, v. Dahl, et al, Petitioners, No. 53245-1. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, May 28, 1986, 43 Wn. App. 1060. Denied December 2, 1986. State, Respondent, v. Arnoth, Petitioner, No. 53137-4. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of […]
STATE v. DEJARLAIS, 136 Wn.2d 939 (1998)
969 P.2d 90 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. STEVEN DANIEL DEJARLAIS, Petitioner. No. 66213-4.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc.Argued September 23, 1998. Decided December 24, 1998. Appeal from the Superior Court for Pierce County, No. 94-1-02118-6, Arthur W. Verharen, J., on October 6, 1994. Page 940 Linda J. King, for petitioner. John W […]
STATE v. DOWNING, 153 Wn.2d 1014 (2005)
State, Respondent, v. Downing, Petitioner. No. 75699-6.The Supreme Court of Washington. February 1, 2005. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 28995-4-II, June 15, 2004, 122 Wn. App. 185. Denied.
LIBERTY SAVINGS LOAN ASS’N v. CITY OF SUNNYSIDE, 168 Wn. 695 (1932)
11 P.2d 232 LIBERTY SAVINGS LOAN ASSOCIATION, Respondent, v. THE CITY OF SUNNYSIDE et al., Appellants. No. 23437. Department Two.The Supreme Court of Washington. May 2, 1932. Appeal from a judgment of the superior court for Yakima county, Hawkins, J., entered July 14, 1931, upon findings in favor of the plaintiff, in an action upon […]
MEYERS v. WALKER, 173 Wn. 592 (1933)
24 P.2d 97 ANNA S. MEYERS, Respondent, v. KATHERINE WALKER et al., Appellants. No. 24425. Department Two.The Supreme Court of Washington. July 24, 1933. [1] JUDGMENT (229) — CONCLUSIVENESS — MATTERS WHICH COULD NOT HAVE BEEN ADJUDICATED. In an action of unlawful detainer in which the character of attached property was not and could not […]
STRUTZEL v. RICHARDSON, 136 Wn. 485 (1925)
240 P. 682 RUDOLPH STRUTZEL et al., Respondents, v. HATTIE A. RICHARDSON, Appellant. No. 19223. En Banc.The Supreme Court of Washington. November 18, 1925. REFORMATION OF INSTRUMENTS (6, 20) — RIGHT OF ACTION — MUTUALITY OF MISTAKE — EVIDENCE — SUFFICIENCY. There can be no reformation of deeds, dividing a tract of land between two […]
WHITE v. PANAMA LUMBER SHINGLE CO., 136 Wn. 554 (1925)
240 P. 913 BERNIE E. WHITE, Respondent, v. PANAMA LUMBER SHINGLE COMPANY, Appellant. No. 19401. Department Two.The Supreme Court of Washington. November 23, 1925. PLEADING (170) — ISSUES, PROOF AND VARIANCE — EVIDENCE ADMISSIBLE UNDER PLEADINGS — CONTRACTS. In an action to recover a broker’s commission of $5,000, payable out of an initial payment of […]
AM. SAFETY CAS. INS. v. OLYMPIA, 162 Wn.2d 762 (2007)
174 P.3d 54 AMERICAN SAFETY CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY, Respondent, v. THE CITY OF OLYMPIA, Petitioner. No. 79001-9.The Supreme Court of Washington.Argued October 9, 2007. Decided December 27, 2007. Page 763 [EDITORS’ NOTE: THIS PAGE CONTAINS HEADNOTES. HEADNOTES ARE NOT AN OFFICIAL PRODUCT OF THE COURT, THEREFORE THEY ARE NOT DISPLAYED.] Page 764 BRIDGE, J. ¶1 […]
STATE v. GOMEZ, 171 Wn.2d 1023 (2011)
257 P.3d 663 State, Respondent, v. Gomez, Petitioner. No. 85687-7.The Supreme Court of Washington. June 7, 2011. [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. 28521-9-III, February 8, 2011, 160 Wn. App. 1003. Denied. Page 1024
STOBERT v. STOBERT, 24 Wn.2d 498 (1946)
166 P.2d 180 GEORGIA STOBERT, Respondent, v. ROBERT B. STOBERT, Appellant.[1] No. 29761.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. February 23, 1946. [1] Reported in 166 P.2d 180. [1] DIVORCE — APPEAL — REVIEW — FINDINGS. In a divorce action, where the testimony was in conflict as to the facts alleged, and the supreme court […]
THORSTEINSON v. WATERS, 65 Wn.2d 739 (1965)
399 P.2d 510 L. THORSTEINSON et al., Plaintiffs, v. WALTER WATERS et al., Respondents, I.O. IWERSEN et al., Appellants.[*] No. 36837.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. February 25, 1965. [*] Reported in 399 P.2d 510. [1] Reformation of Instruments — Mutual Mistake — Evidence. Where parties to a transaction have an identical intention as […]
ALLEN v. PORTER, 19 Wn.2d 503 (1943)
143 P.2d 328 JACK ALLEN, Appellant, v. HAROLD PORTER et al., Respondents. E.S. DRENNEN, as Administrator, Appellant, v. CHESTER PORTER et al., Respondents.[1] No. 29076.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. November 23, 1943. [1] Reported in 143 P.2d 328. [1] AUTOMOBILES — LIABILITY FOR INJURIES — CONTRIBUTORY NEGLIGENCE — EVIDENCE — SUFFICIENCY. In consolidated […]
DET. OF HALGREN, 156 Wn.2d 795 (2006)
132 P.3d 714 In the Matter of the Detention of MICHAEL ALLEN HALGREN, Petitioner. No. 76161-2.The Supreme Court of Washington.Argued September 15, 2005. Decided April 13, 2006. Page 796 [EDITORS’ NOTE: THIS PAGE CONTAINS HEADNOTES. HEADNOTES ARE NOT AN OFFICIAL PRODUCT OF THE COURT, THEREFORE THEY ARE NOT DISPLAYED.] Page 797 [EDITORS’ NOTE: THIS PAGE […]
DIPANGRAZIO v. SALAMONSEN, 64 Wn.2d 720 (1964)
393 P.2d 936 ANTHONY C. DIPANGRAZIO, as Guardian ad Litem, Respondent, v. PETER SALAMONSEN et al., Appellants.[*] No. 36846.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. July 9, 1964. [*] Reported in 393 P.2d 936. [1] Negligence — Sales — Warranties — Tort and Contract. A seller’s warranty is a hybrid of tort and contract, since […]
WASHINGTON MACH. CO. v. ZUCKER, 19 Wn.2d 377 (1943)
143 P.2d 294 WASHINGTON MACHINERY SUPPLY COMPANY, Respondent, v. HELLEN ZUCKER et al., Defendants, W.A. DAVIDSON et al., Appellants.[1] No. 29100.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. November 4, 1943. [1] Reported in 143 P.2d 294. [1] GUARANTY — CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION — UNCERTAINTY — DOUBT AS TO ULTIMATE LIABILITY. A contract of guaranty is […]
HATCHER v. GLOBE UNION MFG. CO., 178 Wn. 411 (1934)
35 P.2d 32 CHARLES M. HATCHER, Respondent, v. GLOBE UNION MANUFACTURING COMPANY, Appellant. No. 24999. Department Two.The Supreme Court of Washington. August 1, 1934. [1] MASTER AND SERVANT (133) — ACTIONS — EVIDENCE — PRECAUTIONS AGAINST RECURRENCE OF INJURY — ADMISSIBILITY. Upon an issue as to negligence in the presence of poisonous dust in a […]
STIPCICH v. MARINOVICH, 13 Wn.2d 155 (1942)
124 P.2d 215 FRANK STIPCICH, Respondent and Cross-appellant, v. ANTON MARINOVICH et al., Appellants.[1] No. 28504.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. April 3, 1942. [1] Reported in 124 P.2d 215. [1] PARTNERSHIP — THE RELATION — CREATION. The test to be employed in ascertaining the existence of the partnership relation is the intention of […]
SIMMONDS v. MICHAEL, 158 Wn.2d 1004 (2006)
Simmonds, Petitioner, v. Michael et al., Respondents. No. 78267-9.The Supreme Court of Washington. October 10, 2006. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 55151-5-I, October 31, 2005, 130 Wn. App. 1012. Dispositions of Petitions for Review and Selected Motions for Discretionary Review. Denied.
CHRISTENSEN v. COLUMBIA ACCEPT. CORP., 66 Wn.2d 347 (1965)
402 P.2d 497 ROBERT L. CHRISTENSEN, Respondent, v. COLUMBIA ACCEPTANCE CORPORATION, Appellant.[*] No. 37513.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. May 27, 1965. [*] Reported in 402 P.2d 497. [1] Appeal and Error — Review — Findings. Where there is substantial evidence in the record to support a trial court’s factual determinations, they will not […]
SETH v. DEPT. OF LABOR IND., 21 Wn.2d 691 (1944)
152 P.2d 976 EDWARD J. SETH, Respondent, v. THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRIES, Appellant.[1] No. 29380.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. November 1, 1944. [1] Reported in 152 P.2d 976. [1] APPEAL AND ERROR — PRESERVATION OF GROUNDS — OBJECTIONS TO EVIDENCE — NECESSITY. An objection to the admission of testimony will not […]
HENDRICKS v. HENDRICKS, 35 Wn.2d 139 (1949)
211 P.2d 715 BLANCHE M. HENDRICKS, Respondent, v. ZENO B. HENDRICKS, Appellant.[1] No. 31073.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. November 16, 1949. [1] Reported in 211 P.2d 715. [1] STIPULATIONS — ORAL STIPULATIONS OUT OF COURT. A purported oral understanding between opposing counsel, made out of court, to the effect that the plaintiff’s counsel […]
KANE v. SMITH, 56 Wn.2d 799 (1960)
355 P.2d 827 PATRICK KANE, Respondent, v. JOSEPH LINCOLN SMITH, Appellant.[1] No. 34696.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. September 29, 1960. [1] Reported in 355 P.2d 827. [1] APPEAL AND ERROR — REVIEW — ABSENCE OF STATEMENT OF FACTS. Where the statement of facts has been stricken, the trial court’s findings of fact must […]
REINEMANN v. ANDERSON, 34 Wn.2d 809 (1949)
210 P.2d 394 WALTER J. REINEMANN et al., Appellants, v. RALPH ANDERSON et al., Respondents.[1] No. 30814.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. October 10, 1949. [1] Reported in 210 P.2d 394. [1] SALES — CONSTRUCTION OF CONTRACT — REQUIREMENT AS TO QUANTITY. In an action on a contract to purchase hops, held that the […]
WILSON v. STATE, 131 Wn.2d 1022 (1997)
937 P.2d 1103 Wilson, Petitioner, v. State, et al., Respondents. No. 64986-3.The Supreme Court of Washington. May 6, 1997. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, December 20, 1996, 84 Wn. App. 332. Denied May 6, 1997.
BRAINARD v. MISER, 165 Wn. 244 (1931)
4 P.2d 1097 E.A. BRAINARD et al., Respondents, v. W.A. MISER et al., Appellants. No. 23375. Department Two.The Supreme Court of Washington. November 13, 1931. [1] APPEAL AND ERROR (287) — RECORD — STATEMENT OF FACTS — TIME FOR FILING. A statement of facts not filed within the time limited by law will be stricken, […]
PERRY v. CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO., 178 Wn. 24 (1934)
33 P.2d 661 HENRY PERRY et al., Respondents, v. CONTINENTAL INSURANCE COMPANY, Appellant. No. 24797. En Banc.The Supreme Court of Washington. June 18, 1934. [1] INSURANCE (72) — AVOIDANCE OF POLICY FOR MISREPRESENTATION — CONCEALMENT — MATERIAL FACTS — PREVIOUS LOSSES BY FIRE — INTENT TO DECEIVE. A false statement in an application for fire […]
STATE v. BURKE, 165 Wn.2d 1005 (2008)
State, Respondent, v. Burke, Petitioner. No. 81673-5.The Supreme Court of Washington. December 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. 59522-9-I, April 28, 2008, 144 Wn. App. 1014. Denied.
SUTTON v. HIRVONEN, 113 Wn.2d 1 (1989)
775 P.2d 448 KEITH A. SUTTON, Respondent, v. LAURIE O. HIRVONEN, ET AL, Petitioners. No. 55151-1.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. July 6, 1989. [1] Courts — Jurisdiction — Challenge — Waiver — Nonparty. A person who never is properly made a party to an action and does not appear before the court does […]
LA VERGNE v. WAYMIERE, 165 Wn. 249 (1931)
4 P.2d 1105 JULIUS J. LA VERGNE, as Guardian of the Estate of Frank N. La Vergne, an Incompetent Person, Appellant, v. R. WAYMIERE, Respondent. No. 23379. Department One.The Supreme Court of Washington. November 16, 1931. [1] APPEAL AND ERROR (263, 398) — RECORD — REVIEW — PRESUMPTIONS — JUDGMENTS — NOTWITHSTANDING VERDICT. In the […]
HEIM v. FAULSTICH, 70 Wn.2d 688 (1967)
424 P.2d 1012 STANLEY HEIM, Appellant, v. OTTO H. FAULSTICH et al., Respondents.[*] No. 38598.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. March 9, 1967. [*] Reported in 424 P.2d 1012. [1] Frauds, Statute of — Brokers — Compensation — Description of Property. Under RCW 19.36.010(5), which requires agreements authorizing a real-estate broker’s commission to be […]
SEHOLM v. HAMILTON, 69 Wn.2d 604 (1966)
419 P.2d 328 EAVER SEHOLM et al., Appellants, v. EDWIN HAMILTON et al., Respondents.[*] No. 38228.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. October 20, 1966. [*] Reported in 419 P.2d 328. [1] Negligence — Contributory Negligence — Children — Instructions on Capacity. The failure to instruct a jury as to whether a 6-year-old plaintiff was […]
STATE v. MOLES, 157 Wn.2d 1019 (2006)
142 P.3d 607 STATE, Respondent, v. MOLES et al., Petitioners. No. 78105-2.The Supreme Court of Washington. September 6, 2006. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, Nos. 31742-7-II, 31779-6-II, and 32010-0-II, November 22, 2005, 130 Wn. App. 461. Denied.
TOWN OF UNIONTOWN v. KLEMGARD, 156 Wn. 267 (1930)
286 P. 648 THE TOWN OF UNIONTOWN, Appellant, v. J.M. KLEMGARD et al., Respondents. No. 22086. Department Two.The Supreme Court of Washington. April 8, 1930. [1] MANDAMUS (16) — TAXATION (101) — GROUNDS — WRIT INEFFECTUAL OR NOT BENEFICIAL — MANDAMUS TO COMPEL ASSESSMENT OF TAX. A writ of mandate to compel the county assessor […]
MOREHOUSE v. EVERETT, 141 Wn. 399 (1926)
252 P. 157 EDITH M. GLICK MOREHOUSE, as Executrix, Respondent, v. CITY OF EVERETT, Appellant. No. 20017. En Banc.The Supreme Court of Washington. December 29, 1926. [1] APPEAL (475) — SUBSEQUENT APPEALS — FORMER APPEAL AS LAW OF CASE — QUESTIONS CONCLUDED. The refusal to grant a non-suit upon a former appeal because of failure […]
CHRISTIAN v. CHRISTIAN, 45 Wn.2d 387 (1954)
275 P.2d 422 WILLIAM V. CHRISTIAN, Appellant, v. DEMETRA D. CHRISTIAN, Respondent.[1] No. 32860.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. October 14, 1954. [1] Reported in 275 P.2d 422. [1] DIVORCE — EVIDENCE — SUFFICIENCY — ADULTERY. In a divorce action, held that the record supports the finding of the trial court that the wife […]
HANGMAN RIDGE v. SAFECO TITLE, 105 Wn.2d 778 (1986)
719 P.2d 531 HANGMAN RIDGE TRAINING STABLES, INC., ET AL, Respondents, v. SAFECO TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY, Appellant. No. 51213-2.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. May 8, 1986. [1] Consumer Protection — Action for Damages — Elements. To recover damages under the Consumer Protection Act (RCW 19.86), a private party must prove that the defendant’s […]
McGREEVY v. OREGON MUT. INS. CO., 128 Wn.2d 26 (1995)
904 P.2d 731 CHRISTINE A. McGREEVY, Individually and as Personal Representative, Respondent, v. OREGON MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY, Petitioner. No. 62056-3.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. November 2, 1995. Page 27 Bullivant, Houser, Bailey, Pendergrass Hoffman, by R. Daniel Lindahl and Douglas Houser, for petitioner. Richard D. Burns, for respondent. Sidney R. Snyder, Jr., on […]