59 P.2d 1123 EDWIN TREMBLAY, a Minor, by Al Tremblay, his Guardian ad Litem, Appellant, v. PAULA NICHOLS, Respondent. No. 25765. En Banc.The Supreme Court of Washington. August 8, 1936. [1] APPEAL AND ERROR (287, 330) — RECORD — SUPPLEMENTAL STATEMENT OF FACTS — TIME FOR FILING. A supplemental statement of facts will be struck […]
Category: Washington Supreme Court Opinions
STATE v. KRALL, 125 Wn.2d 146 (1994)
881 P.2d 1040 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. JEFFREY DONALD KRALL, Appellant. No. 60507-6.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. October 20, 1994. [1] Statutes — Construction — Meaning of Words — “Shall” — In General. The word “shall” in a statute imposes a mandatory requirement unless a contrary legislative intent is apparent. [2] […]
HAASE v. HAASE, 51 Wn.2d 890 (1957)
315 P.2d 287 BETTY HAASE, Plaintiff, v. JOHN HAASE, Defendant and Relator, THE SUPERIOR COURT FOR SPOKANE COUNTY, Raymond F. Kelly, Judge, Respondent.[1] No. 34390.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. September 17, 1957. [1] Reported in 315 P.2d 287. Certiorari to review an order of the superior court for Spokane county, No. 146202, Kelly, […]
STATE v. SAUER, 155 Wn.2d 1021 (2005)
123 P.3d 119 State, Respondent, v. Sauer, Petitioner. No. 76868-4.The Supreme Court of Washington. November 29, 2005. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 31249-2-II, March 8, 2005, 126 Wn. App. 1019. Denied.
GRANGER v. BOULLS, 21 Wn.2d 597 (1944)
152 P.2d 325 DANIEL L. GRANGER et al., Respondents, v. LOTTIE R. BOULLS et al., Appellants.[1] No. 29308.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. October 14, 1944. [1] Reported in 152 P.2d 325. [1] COVENANTS — RUNNING WITH LAND — USE OF REAL PROPERTY — KEEPING OF LIVESTOCK. A restriction in a deed will not […]
COWLES PUBLISHING v. STATE PATROL, 109 Wn.2d 712 (1988)
748 P.2d 597 COWLES PUBLISHING COMPANY, Respondent, v. THE STATE PATROL, ET AL, Petitioners. No. 53097-1.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. January 7, 1988. [1] Open Government — Public Disclosure — Statutory Provisions — Purpose. The public disclosure act (RCW 42.17) is intended to provide a mechanism by which the public can be assured […]
MURPHY v. HUNZIKER, 164 Wn. 40 (1931)
2 P.2d 270 EDWARD J. MURPHY, Respondent, v. HERMAN HUNZIKER et al., Appellants. No. 23156. Department Two.The Supreme Court of Washington. August 5, 1931. [1] MUNICIPAL CORPORATIONS (379, 389) — STREETS — USE AS HIGHWAY — MUTUAL RIGHTS AT CROSSINGS — NEGLIGENCE — EVIDENCE — SUFFICIENCY. The responsibility of the driver of a car for […]
STATE v. HASSAN, 169 Wn.2d 1020 (2010)
State, Respondent, v. Hassan, Petitioner, No. 84796-7.The Supreme Court of Washington. September 7, 2010. [EDITOR’S NOTE: This case is unpublished as indicated by the issuing court.] Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 63685-5-1, June 7, 2010, 156 Wn. App. 1024. Denied.
IN RE SEGO, 82 Wn.2d 736 (1973)
513 P.2d 831 In the Matter of the Welfare of JOHNNY LEE SEGO et al., Minors. No. 42585.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. August 30, 1973. [1] Appeal and Error — Review — Scope — Supreme Court Review of Court of Appeals — Issues Considered. A Supreme Court review of a decision of the […]
FASCE v. CLARK, 12 Wn.2d 300 (1942)
121 P.2d 357 LEWIS FASCE et al., Appellants, v. DORCAS CLARK, Respondent.[1] No. 28261.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. January 24, 1942. [1] Reported in 121 P.2d 357. [1] INSURANCE — ORAL CONTRACTS TO PROCURE — EVIDENCE TO ESTABLISH — SUFFICIENCY. In an action against an insurance broker for damages from breach of an […]
GRIFFIN v. HART, 26 Wn.2d 304 (1946)
173 P.2d 780 JOSEPH T. GRIFFIN et al., Appellants, v. PATTIE HART et al., Respondents.[1] No. 30066.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. October 31, 1946. [1] Reported in 173 P.2d 780. [1] APPEAL AND ERROR — REVIEW — FINDINGS. The supreme court will not disturb the findings of the trial court unless it can […]
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 […]
SOFIE v. FIBREBOARD CORP., 112 Wn.2d 636 (1989)
771 P.2d 711, 780 P.2d 260 AUSTIN SOFIE, ET AL, Appellants, v. FIBREBOARD CORPORATION, ET AL, Respondents. No. 54610-0.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. April 27, 1989. [1] Statutes — Validity — Presumption — Economic Legislation. A court will apply every reasonable presumption in favor of upholding the constitutionality of economic legislation. [2] Jury […]
CHIEF SEATTLE PROP. v. KITSAP COUNTY, 86 Wn.2d 7 (1975)
541 P.2d 699 CHIEF SEATTLE PROPERTIES, INC., ET AL, Appellants, v. KITSAP COUNTY, ET AL, Respondents. No. 43601.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. October 23, 1975. [1] Indians — Tribal Property — What Constitutes. Tribal property is property in which a tribe, not an individual Indian, has an enforceable interest. Tribal real property, while […]
DISPOSITIONS OF PETITIONS FOR REVIEW, 90 Wn.2d 1011 (1978)
The Supreme Court of Washington. State, Respondent, v. McInroy, Petitioner, No. 45435. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, November 7, 1977, 18 Wn. App. 1037. Denied June 16, 1978. State, Respondent, v. Thompson, Petitioner, No. 45412. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, November 7, 1977, […]
AMERICAN STAR INS. v. GRICE, 121 Wn.2d 869 (1993)
854 P.2d 622 AMERICAN STAR INSURANCE COMPANY, Respondent, v. EARNEST L. GRICE, ET AL, Defendants, MARGARET ANN KING, ET AL, Appellants, GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY, Respondent. No. 59189-0.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. July 8, 1993. [1] Insurance — Construction of Policy — Question of Law or Fact — In General. The interpretation of […]
STATE EX REL. SWANSON v. PERHAM, 30 Wn.2d 368 (1948)
191 P.2d 689 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, on the Relation of Walter V. Swanson et al., Appellants, v. BEN PERHAM, SR., et al., Respondents.[1] No. 30456.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. March 29, 1948. [1] Reported in 191 P.2d 689. [1] CORPORATIONS — MEMBERS AND STOCKHOLDERS — MEETINGS — RIGHT TO CUMULATE VOTES. In […]
FORD v. UNITED BROTHERHOOD ETC., 50 Wn.2d 832 (1957)
315 P.2d 299 BENNIE JOE FORD, Respondent, v. UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS OF AMERICA et al., Appellants.[1] No. 33841.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. September 5, 1957. [1] Reported in 315 P.2d 299. [1] APPEAL AND ERROR — REVIEW — VERDICT. Where the sufficiency of the evidence to support a verdict is […]
RICE v. HOFFER, 171 Wn. 701 (1933)
18 P.2d 510 ELVER L. RICE, Appellant, v. F.D. HOFFER et al., Respondents. No. 23788. Department One.The Supreme Court of Washington. January 26, 1933. Appeal from a judgment of the superior court for Snohomish county, Alston, J., entered January 28, 1932, upon findings in favor of the defendants, in an action on contract, tried to […]
STATE v. RIVERS, 129 Wn.2d 697 (1996)
921 P.2d 495 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. PAUL RIVERS, Appellant. No. 63412-2.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc.Argued January 16, 1996. Decided August 8, 1996. Page 698 [EDITORS’ NOTE: THIS PAGE CONTAINS HEADNOTES. HEADNOTES ARE NOT AN OFFICIAL PRODUCT OF THE COURT, THEREFORE THEY ARE NOT DISPLAYED.] Page 699 [EDITORS’ NOTE: THIS PAGE […]
BURTON v. ERIKSON, 157 Wn.2d 1020 (2006)
142 P.3d 607 BURTON, Petitioner, v. MARK A. ERIKSON, P.L.L.C., et al., Respondents. No. 78054-4.The Supreme Court of Washington. September 6, 2006. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, 32087-8-II, November 15, 2005. Denied.
WARREN v. BOWDISH, 166 Wn. 217 (1932)
6 P.2d 593 WHEELER WARREN, as Guardian of the Person and Estate of Sally Warren, a minor, Appellant, v. HASKELL R. BOWDISH et al., Respondents. No. 23250. Department One.The Supreme Court of Washington. January 7, 1932. [1] EVIDENCE (20-1, 26) — PRESUMPTIONS — FAILURE TO TESTIFY — EVIDENCE WITHHELD. Upon failure to call a witness […]
DISPOSITIONS OF PETITIONS FOR REVIEW, 138 Wn.2d 1021 (1999)
The Supreme Court of Washington. 1999. City of Kennewick, Respondent, v. Day, Petitioner, No. 67994-1. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, April 1, 1999, 94 Wn. App. 1060. Granted on a limited issue September 29, 1999. State, Respondent, v. Batten, Petitioner, No. 68095-7. Petition for review of a decision of […]
WILSON v. WESTINGHOUSE ELEC., 85 Wn.2d 78 (1975)
530 P.2d 298 CHESTER G. WILSON, Petitioner, v. WESTINGHOUSE ELECTRIC CORPORATION, Respondent. No. 43225.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. January 9, 1975. [1] Estoppel — Elements. Equitable estoppel requires an admission, statement, or act inconsistent with the claim afterwards asserted by one party, coupled with action by the other party on the faith of […]
STATE v. WILLIAMS, 94 Wn.2d 531 (1980)
617 P.2d 1012 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Petitioner, v. RONALD J. WILLIAMS, Respondent. THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. RICHARD F. CALIGURI, Petitioner. No. 46795.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. October 9, 1980. [1] Privacy — Evidence — Recording Private Conversations — Application — Federal Agent. The state privacy act, which under RCW 9.73.030(1) […]
STATE v. SILVER, 152 Wn. 686 (1929)
279 P. 82 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. BENNY SILVER et al., Appellants. No. 21826. Department One.The Supreme Court of Washington. July 3, 1929. [1] CRIMINAL LAW (186, 188) — TRIAL — RIGHT TO SPEEDY TRIAL — DISMISSAL FOR DELAY. The dismissal of a prosecution for felony for want of diligent prosecution does not […]
STATE v. MANUSSIER, 129 Wn.2d 652 (1996)
921 P.2d 473 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. GEORGE W. MANUSSIER, Appellant. No. 61906-9.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc.Argued January 16, 1996. Decided August 8, 1996. Page 653 [EDITORS’ NOTE: THIS PAGE CONTAINS HEADNOTES. HEADNOTES ARE NOT AN OFFICIAL PRODUCT OF THE COURT, THEREFORE THEY ARE NOT DISPLAYED.] Page 654 [EDITORS’ NOTE: THIS […]
IN RE LLOYD’S ESTATE, 191 Wn. 249 (1937)
71 P.2d 41 In the Matter of the Estate of JOHN LLOYD, Deceased. HARRY B. KENNEDY et al., as Administrators, Respondents, v. WILLIAM H. PEMBERTON, as Supervisor of the State Inheritance Tax and Escheat Division, Appellant. No. 26382. Department One.The Supreme Court of Washington. August 23, 1937. [1] TAXATION — INHERITANCE TAX — ENFORCEMENT — […]
HILLIARD v. SEATTLE, 63 Wn.2d 401 (1963)
387 P.2d 536 DAVID P. HILLIARD et al., Respondents, v. THE CITY OF SEATTLE, Appellant, CENTURY 21 EXPOSITION, INC., Defendants.[*] No. 36666.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. December 12, 1963. [*] Reported in 387 P.2d 536. [1] Municipal Corporations — Contracts — Competitive Bidding. RCW 35.86.040, which provides that a city of a certain […]
BROWN v. MacPHERSON’S, INC., 85 Wn.2d 17 (1975)
530 P.2d 277 JOHN F. BROWN, JR., et al, Appellants, v. MACPHERSON’S, INC., et al, Appellants, THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent. No. 43054.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. January 9, 1975. [1] Dismissal and Nonsuit — Failure To State Claim — Review. When a complaint is dismissed under CR 12(b) (6) for failure to […]
HOLBROOK v. HOPKINS, 163 Wn.2d 1028 (2008)
Holbrook, Petitioner, v. Hopkins et al., Respondents. No. 80610-1.The Supreme Court of Washington. April 30, 2008. [EDITOR’S NOTE: This case is unpublished as indicated by the issuing court.] Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 24552-7-III, June 19, 2007, 139 Wn. App. 1025. Denied.
STATE v. HORNER, 131 Wn.2d 1012 (1997)
State, Respondent, v. Horner, Petitioner. No. 64775-5.The Supreme Court of Washington. March 5, 1997. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, January 22, 1996, 80 Wn. App. 1029. Denied March 5, 1997.
DAVIS v. EARLY CONSTR. CO., 63 Wn.2d 252 (1963)
386 P.2d 958 CONKLIN DAVIS, Respondent, v. EARLY CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, Appellant.[*] No. 36413.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. November 21, 1963. [*] Reported in 386 P.2d 958. [1] Trial — Taking Case From Jury — Sufficiency of Evidence. A challenge to the sufficiency of the evidence admits the truth of the opponent’s evidence and […]
CLAUSON v. DEP’T OF LABOR INDUS., 130 Wn.2d 580 (1996)
925 P.2d 624 HENRY A. CLAUSON, Respondent, v. THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRIES, Petitioner. No. 63548-0.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc.Argued May 31, 1996. Decided November 7, 1996. TALMADGE, J., and DURHAM, C.J., dissent by separate opinion. Page 581 Appeal from the Superior Court for Spokane County, No. 91-2-03153-8, Robert H. Whaley, J., […]
PERS. RESTRAINT OF WEST, 154 Wn.2d 204 (2005)
110 P.3d 1122 In the Matter of the Personal Restraint of BRENDA LOUISE WEST, Petitioner. No. 75310-5.The Supreme Court of Washington.Argued January 20, 2005. Decided April 28, 2005. Page 205 [EDITORS’ NOTE: THIS PAGE CONTAINS HEADNOTES. HEADNOTES ARE NOT AN OFFICIAL PRODUCT OF THE COURT, THEREFORE THEY ARE NOT DISPLAYED.] Page 206 Darrel L. Lahtinen, […]
DISCARGAR v. SEATTLE, 30 Wn.2d 461 (1948)
191 P.2d 870 TIMOTIO DISCARGAR, Appellant, v. THE CITY OF SEATTLE, Respondent.[1] No. 30357.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. April 8, 1948. [1] Reported in 191 P.2d 870. [1] TRIAL — ARGUMENT AND CONDUCT OF COUNSEL — STATEMENTS NOT SUSTAINED BY EVIDENCE — UNFAIR DEDUCTIONS. In an action against a city for personal injuries, […]
DETENTION OF A.S., 138 Wn.2d 898 (1999)
982 P.2d 1156 In re the Mental Health Commitment of A.S. STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. A.S., Petitioner. In re the Detention of Christopher McClenahan STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. CHRISTOPHER McCLENAHAN, Petitioner. In re the Mental Health Commitment of Ellen Lucas STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. ELLEN LUCAS, Petitioner. No. 66997-0.The Supreme Court of […]
DRISCOLL v. BREMERTON, 48 Wn.2d 95 (1955)
291 P.2d 642 JOHN S. DRISCOLL, Plaintiff and Relator, v. THE CITY OF BREMERTON et al., Defendants, BERTIL JOHNSON, as Judge of the Superior Court for Kitsap County, Respondent.[1] No. 33502.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. December 15, 1955. [1] Reported in 291 P.2d 642. [1] NAVIGABLE WATERS — BRIDGES — AUTHORITY TO CONSTRUCT […]
STATE v. HYDE, 170 Wn.2d 1021 (2011)
245 P.3d 775 State, Respondent, v. Hyde, Petitioner. The Supreme Court of Washington. No. 84576-0. January 5, 2011. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 26315-1-III, March 23, 2010, 155 Wn. App. 1012. Denied
STATE v. MCCORMICK, 172 Wn.2d 1007 (2011)
259 P.3d 1108 State, Petitioner v. McCormick, Respondent. The Supreme Court of Washington. No. 83796-1. September 6, 2011. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 37651-2-II, September 23, 2009, 152 Wn. App. 536. Denied.
STATE v. RILEY, 156 Wn. 650 (1930)
287 P. 893 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. ABBIE RILEY, Appellant. No. 22255. Department Two.The Supreme Court of Washington. May 13, 1930. [1] INTOXICATING LIQUORS (31, 49) — JOINTIST — CRIMINAL PROSECUTIONS — EVIDENCE — ADMISSIBILITY. In a prosecution of a jointist, evidence of purchases of liquor subsequent to last date specified in the […]
STATE EX REL. HAYS v. WILSON, 17 Wn.2d 670 (1943)
137 P.2d 105 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, on the Relation of Ray W Hays, Plaintiff, v. JOHN M. WILSON, as Judge of the Superior Court for Thurston County, Respondent.[1] No. 29036.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. May 4, 1943. [1] Reported in 137 P.2d 105. [1] ACTION — GROUNDS — NATURE AND ELEMENTS OF […]
CAREY v. INTERSTATE BOND MORTGAGE CO., 4 Wn.2d 632 (1940)
104 P.2d 579 EMMET CAREY, Respondent, v. INTERSTATE BOND AND MORTGAGE COMPANY, Appellant.[1] No. 27896.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. July 23, 1940. [1] Reported in 104 P.2d 579. [1] APPEAL AND ERROR — ASSIGNMENT OF ERRORS — ASSIGNMENTS NOT ARGUED. An assignment of error not argued may not be considered on appeal. [2] […]
STATE v. BLACK, 109 Wn.2d 336 (1987)
745 P.2d 12 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Petitioner, v. MICHAEL EARL BLACK, Respondent. No. 53603-1.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. November 5, 1987. [1] Sexual Offenses — Evidence — Rape Trauma Syndrome — Scientific Reliability. Rape trauma syndrome is not sufficiently Page 337 accepted in the scientific community for an expert’s opinion based on […]
STATE v. MEDLOCK, 165 Wn.2d 1021 (2009)
State, Respondent, v. Medlock, Petitioner. No. 81911-4.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. 59342-1-I, June 9, 2008, 145 Wn. App. 1002. Denied
U.S. PIPE FOUNDRY CO. v. GOERIG, 31 Wn.2d 22 (1948)
195 P.2d 91 UNITED STATES PIPE AND FOUNDRY COMPANY et al., Appellants, v. A.J. GOERIG et al., Respondents.[1] No. 30421.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. June 24, 1948. [1] Reported in 195 P.2d 91. [1] MUNICIPAL CORPORATIONS — PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS — CONTRACTORS’ BONDS — NOTICE OF CLAIM — TIME FOR FILING — COMPLETION OF […]
DISPOSITIONS OF PETITIONS FOR REVIEW[†] , 124 Wn.2d 1023 (1994)
The Supreme Court of Washington. [†] Dispositions of Court of Appeals Commissioner rulings are identified by case names not in italic. Kolbo, et al, Petitioners, v. Nadeau, et al, Respondents, No. 61693-1. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, March 24, 1994, 73 Wn. App. 1031. Denied September 8, 1994. Eberhart […]
STATE v. MARIN, 167 Wn.2d 1012 (2009)
220 P.3d 208 State, Respondent, v. Marin, Petitioner. No. 83434-2.The Supreme Court of Washington. December 1, 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. 61262-0-I, June 1, 2009, 150 Wn. App. 434. Review Orders. Denied.
ST. PAUL FIRE ETC. CO. v. LILLY CO., 48 Wn.2d 528 (1956)
295 P.2d 299 ST. PAUL FIRE MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY, Respondent, v. THE CHAS. H. LILLY COMPANY, Appellant.[1] No. 33003.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. March 15, 1956. [1] Reported in 295 P.2d 299. [1] BAILMENT — CARE AND USE OF PROPERTY — LIABILITY OF BAILEE. In a simple bailment which is for the mutual […]
WARD v. ZEUGNER, 64 Wn.2d 570 (1964)
392 P.2d 811 WESLEY J. WARD, Appellant, v. JOHN C. ZEUGNER et al., Respondents.[*] No. 37159.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. June 4, 1964. [*] Reported in 392 P.2d 811. [1] Automobiles — Right of Way — Deception — Requisites. A disfavored driver may escape liability for a collision resulting from his failure to […]
SAYER v. MacKINNON, 151 Wn. 538 (1929)
276 P. 880 JOSEPH H. SAYER, Appellant, v. GOFF MacKINNON et al., Respondents. No. 21476. Department Two.The Supreme Court of Washington. April 18, 1929. [1] ACCOUNT STATED (2) — PARTNERSHIP (84) — STATEMENTS BETWEEN PARTNERS — ASSENT. Reports made by a firm to the Federal government to show the amount of income of each partner […]
ZACHMAN v. WHIRLPOOL ACCEPTANCE CORP., 120 Wn.2d 304 (1992)
841 P.2d 27 JOHN ZACHMAN, ET AL, Respondents, v. WHIRLPOOL ACCEPTANCE CORPORATION, Petitioner. No. 58059-6.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. November 25, 1992. [1] Sales — Retail Installment Sales Act — Purpose. The central purpose of the Retail Installment Sales of Goods and Services Act (RCW 63.14) is to require that the true cost […]
IN RE HANSEN, 21 Wn.2d 695 (1944)
152 P.2d 712 In the Matter of the Guardianship of VALERIE ROSE HANSEN et al., Minors. EVELYN HANSEN, Appellant, v. HAZEL A. MONAGHAN, Respondent.[1] No. 29446.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. November 3, 1944. [1] Reported in 152 P.2d 712. [1] PARENT AND CHILD — CUSTODY AND CONTROL OF CHILD — PERSONS ENTITLED — […]
STATE v. CLARK, 152 Wn.2d 1010 (2004)
State, Respondent, v. Clark, Petitioner. No. 75077-7.The Supreme Court of Washington. September 9, 2004. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 48038-3-I, November 29, 2003, 119 Wn. App. 1063. Denied.
NOAH v. STATE, 112 Wn.2d 841 (1989)
774 P.2d 516 HAROLD E. NOAH, ET AL, Appellants, v. THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent. No. 55538-9.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. June 22, 1989. [1] Contracts — Statutes — Statutory Contracts — What Constitutes. A statute is the equivalent of a contract only if its language and the circumstances establish a legislative intent […]
CUSTODY OF S.C.D-L., 170 Wn.2d 513 (2010)
243 P.3d 918 In the Matter of the Custody of S.C.D-L. EDNA MICHELE LITTELL, Respondent, v. AARON ANTHONY LITTELL, Petitioner. No. 84186-1.The Supreme Court of Washington.Considered November 4, 2010. Decided November 10, 2010. Page 514 Appeal from the Superior Court, Spokane County, No. 08-3-00010-7, Linda G. Tompkins, J. Gary R. Stenzel (of Gary R. Stenzel, […]
FULLER v. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR INDUSTRIES, 169 Wn. 362 (1932)
13 P.2d 903 EDWIN B. FULLER, Respondent, v. THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRIES, Appellant. No. 23731. Department Two.The Supreme Court of Washington. August 22, 1932. [1] MASTER AND SERVANT (121-2) — REMEDIES UNDER WORKMEN’S COMPENSATION ACT — AGGRAVATION OF INJURY — REOPENING CLAIM — TIME FROM WHICH COMPENSATION RUNS. Rem. 1927 Sup., § 7686, […]
STATE v. GLASER-GIBSON, 163 Wn.2d 1008 (2008)
180 P.3d 784 State, Respondent, v. Glaser-Gibson, Petitioner. No. 80289-1.The Supreme Court of Washington. March 5, 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. 35111-1-II, May 30, 2007, 138 Wn. App. 1056. Denied.
BREMERTON MUNICIPAL LEAGUE v. BREMER, 15 Wn.2d 231 (1942)
130 P.2d 367 BREMERTON MUNICIPAL LEAGUE, Respondent, v. SOPHIA BREMER et al., Appellants.[1] No. 28589.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. October 27, 1942. [1] Reported in 130 P.2d 367. [1] MUNICIPAL CORPORATIONS — PROPERTY — SALE OR LEASE — ACTIONS TO ENJOIN — RELIEF GRANTED. In a taxpayer’s action to annul a city’s lease […]
STATE v. FLOWERS, 169 Wn.2d 1026 (2010)
241 P.3d 413 State, Respondent, v. Flowers, Petitioner. No. 84419-4.The Supreme Court of Washington. October 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, Nos. 37677-6-II and 37837-0-II, December 29, 2009, 153 Wn. App. 1049. Denied.
STATE v. ROGGENKAMP, 150 Wn.2d 1009 (2003)
State, Respondent, v. Roggenkamp, Petitioner. State, Respondent, v. Clark, Petitioner. No. 73839-4. No. 74231-6.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. November 4, 2003. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, Nos. 48718-3-I; 29244-1-II, March 3 and June 17, 2003, 115 Wn. App. 927 and 117 Wn. App. 281. Cases consolidated and […]
GARDINER v. FANNIE MAE CORP., 156 Wn.2d 1008 (2006)
132 P.3d 146 Gardiner, Petitioner, v. Fannie Mae Corp., Respondent. No. 77238-0.The Supreme Court of Washington. January 11, 2006. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 54597-3-I, May 2, 2005, 127 Wn. App. 1016. Denied.
STATE v. ROBTOY, 98 Wn.2d 30 (1982)
653 P.2d 284 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. MICHAEL G. ROBTOY, Appellant. No. 46328-0.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. November 10, 1982. [1] Criminal Law — Right to Counsel — Equivocal Request — What Constitutes — Effect. A suspect’s request for counsel is equivocal when he expresses both a desire for counsel and […]
STATE v. ANSPAUGH, 131 Wn.2d 1006 (1997)
State, Respondent, v. Anspaugh, Petitioner. No. 64617-1.The Supreme Court of Washington. February 6, 1997. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, August 23, 1996, 82 Wn. App. 1068. Denied February 6, 1997.
KULJIS v. XITCO, 8 Wn.2d 606 (1941)
113 P.2d 26 JOHN KULJIS, as Administrator, Appellant, v. PETER XITCO et al., Respondents.[1] No. 28194.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. May 8, 1941. [1] Reported in 113 P.2d 26. [1] SEAMEN — PERSONAL INJURIES — ACTIONS FOR DAMAGES — CONTRIBUTORY NEGLIGENCE — INSTRUCTIONS. In an action for the wrongful death of a fisherman […]
STATE EX REL. UHLMAN v. MELTON, 66 Wn.2d 157 (1965)
401 P.2d 631 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, on the Relation of Richard L. Uhlman et al., Appellants, v. JOSEPHINE MELTON, Respondent.[*] No. 37592.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. April 29, 1965. [*] Reported in 401 P.2d 631. [1] Municipal Corporations — Elections — Referendum Petitions — Time of Filing. Petitions for municipal referendums must […]
GRUB v. DEPT. OF LABOR INDUSTRIES, 175 Wn. 70 (1933)
26 P.2d 1039 MIKE GRUB, Appellant, v. THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRIES, Respondent. No. 24665. Department One.The Supreme Court of Washington. November 6, 1933. [1] MASTER AND SERVANT (121-2) — REMEDIES UNDER WORKMEN’S COMPENSATION — AGGRAVATION OF EXISTING DISEASE — EVIDENCE — SUFFICIENCY. The evidence held to sustain findings of the superior court and […]
CLAYTON v. DEPT. LAB. IND., 36 Wn.2d 325 (1950)
217 P.2d 783 GEORGE W. CLAYTON, Appellant, v. THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRIES, Respondent.[1] No. 31010.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. May 5, 1950. [1] Reported in 217 P.2d 783. [1] WORKMEN’S COMPENSATION — PROCEEDINGS TO SECURE — INSTRUCTIONS — PROXIMATE CAUSE OF DISABILITY. In a proceeding to recover additional compensation for an […]
STATE v. CONE, 151 Wn. 619 (1929)
276 P. 541 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. DART CONE, Appellant. No. 21633. Department One.The Supreme Court of Washington. April 22, 1929. [1] INTOXICATING LIQUORS (28, 50) — OFFENSES — MANUFACTURE — EVIDENCE — SUFFICIENCY. The evidence sustains a conviction of the possession of a “still,” defined by Rem. 1927 Sup., § 7347-1, as […]
DISPOSITIONS OF PETITIONS FOR REVIEW, 96 Wn.2d 1001 (1981)
The Supreme Court of Washington. 1981. Haner, Respondent, v. Quincy Farm Chems., Inc., Defendant, Columbia Producers, Inc., Petitioner, Olin Corp., Respondent, No. 47902-0. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, April 23, 1981, 29 Wn. App. 93. Granted September 25, 1981. Fisher Bros. Corp., et al, Petitioners, v. Des Moines Sewer […]
FEDERAL FINANCE CO. v. HUMISTON, 66 Wn.2d 648 (1965)
404 P.2d 465 FEDERAL FINANCE COMPANY, INC., Appellant, v. NEAL A. HUMISTON et al., Respondents.[*] No. 37945.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. July 15, 1965. [*] Reported in 404 P.2d 465. [1] Contracts — Sales — Consideration — Failure to Deliver. Failure to deliver the subject matter of a contract to purchase merchandise represents […]
SMITH v. BATES TECHNICAL COLLEGE, 139 Wn.2d 793 (2000)
991 P.2d 1135 KELLY SMITH, Petitioner, v. BATES TECHNICAL COLLEGE; COLLEGE DISTRICT NO. 28; WILLIAM P. MOHLER; JON THORPE; DEBORAH EMOND; and SALLY COFCHIN, Respondents. No. 67374-8.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc.Argued June 24, 1999. Decided January 27, 2000. Page 794 [EDITORS’ NOTE: THIS PAGE CONTAINS HEADNOTES. HEADNOTES ARE NOT AN OFFICIAL PRODUCT OF […]
ESTES v. BREWSTER CIGAR CO., 156 Wn. 465 (1930)
287 P. 36 DEAN ESTES, Appellant, v. BREWSTER CIGAR COMPANY, INCORPORATED, et al., Respondents. No. 21840. En Banc.The Supreme Court of Washington. April 23, 1930. [1] PLEADINGS (81-1) — DEMURRER — DEFECT OF PARTIES. A demurrer to a complaint for defect of parties defendant raises only the point that necessary parties have been omitted, and […]
IN RE TOWEY’S ESTATE, 22 Wn.2d 212 (1945)
155 P.2d 273 In the Matter of the Estate of JOHN THOMAS TOWEY, Deceased. AGNES E. TOWEY, Respondent, v. SEATTLE-FIRST NATIONAL BANK, as Executor, Appellant.[1] No. 29323.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. January 22, 1945. [1] Reported in 155 P.2d 273. [1] HUSBAND AND WIFE — COMMUNITY PROPERTY — RIGHTS OF HUSBAND AND WIFE […]
IN RE POWELL, 92 Wn.2d 882 (1979)
602 P.2d 711 In the Matter of the Personal Restraint of JENNIFER POWELL, Petitioner. No. 45891.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. November 15, 1979. [1] Personal Restraint — Scope of Remedy — Other Grounds for Restraint — Effect. Release from confinement is not the sole function of a personal restraint petition. The personal restraint […]
MARTIN v. TOLLEFSON, 24 Wn.2d 211 (1945)
163 P.2d 594 GENEVIEVE MARTIN, as City Clerk of Tacoma, Respondent, v. THOR C. TOLLEFSON et al., as Pierce County Election Board, Appellants.[1] No. 29787.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. November 20, 1945. [1] Reported in 163 P.2d 594. [1] STATUTES — ENACTMENT — POWERS OF LEGISLATURE — SPECIAL LAWS. In the absence of […]
STATE EX REL. THURSTON COUNTY v. DEPT. L. I., 167 Wn. 629 (1932)
9 P.2d 1085 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, on the Relation of Thurston County, Plaintiff, v. THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRIES et al., Respondents. No. 23727. Department One.The Supreme Court of Washington. April 12, 1932. [1] COUNTIES (78) — FISCAL MANAGEMENT — WARRANTS — PAYMENT OF PREMIUMS — WORKMEN’S COMPENSATION. Under Rem. Comp. Stat., §§ […]
BUOB v. FEENAUGHTY MACHINERY CO., 4 Wn.2d 276 (1940)
103 P.2d 325 S.J. BUOB, Respondent, v. FEENAUGHTY MACHINERY COMPANY, Appellant.[1] No. 27841.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. June 10, 1940. [1] Reported in 103 P.2d 325. [1] APPEAL AND ERROR — SUBSEQUENT APPEALS — FORMER APPEAL AS LAW OF CASE. Questions which have been determined on appeal, or which might have been determined […]
FAY v. BEST, 137 Wn. 1 (1925)
241 P. 354 IRWIN A. FAY et al., Appellants, v. REBECCA BEST et al., Respondents. No. 19346. Department One.The Supreme Court of Washington. December 8, 1925. [1] REFORMATION OF INSTRUMENTS (6, 20) — MISTAKE — EVIDENCE — SUFFICIENCY. Findings that vendees were entitled to a reformation of a deed to include a three-foot strip of […]
HACKNEY, MARCH CARROLL v. SMILDE, 150 Wn.2d 1010 (2003)
Hackney, March Carroll, Plaintiff, v. Smilde, Defendant. Jones, Petitioner, v. Seattle First Nat’l Bank, Respondent. No. 73777-1.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. November 4, 2003. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 20688-2-III, October 22, 2002, 114 Wn. App. 1009. Denied. Page 1011
DISPOSITIONS OF PETITIONS FOR REVIEW, 108 Wn.2d 1004 (1987)
The Supreme Court of Washington. Thompson, et al, Petitioners, v. St. Joseph’s Hosp., et al, Respondents, No. 53531-1. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, December 30, 1986, 46 Wn. App. 1024 Denied March 31, 1987. In re Marriage of Burmester, No. 53547-7. Petition for review of a decision of the […]
FROLUND v. FRANKLAND, 71 Wn.2d 812 (1967)
431 P.2d 188 MARGIT FROLUND, Respondent, v. CHARLES F. FRANKLAND et al., Appellants.[*] No. 38799.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. August 17, 1967. [*] Reported in 431 P.2d 188. [1] Adverse Possession — Evidence — Sufficiency. Parties claiming title to a strip of land by adverse possession established their claim where, pursuant to a […]
STATE v. TORREY, 167 Wn.2d 1007 (2009)
220 P.3d 210 State, Respondent, v. Torrey, Petitioner. No. 82325-1.The Supreme Court of Washington. November 5, 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. 36656-8-II, September 24, 2008. Review Orders. Denied. Page 1008
MacRAE v. WAY, 64 Wn.2d 544 (1964)
392 P.2d 827 GORDON S. MacRAE, Appellant, v. JACK EUGENE WAY, JR., Respondent.[*] No. 36836.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. June 4, 1964. [*] Reported in 392 P.2d 827. [1] Landlord and Tenant — Unlawful Detainer — Jurisdiction. Unlawful detainer actions are special statutory proceedings with the limited purpose of hastening recovery of possession […]
BAUDER v. CONTINENTAL CONDOS HOMEOWNER’S ASS’N, 135 Wn.2d 1014 (1998)
960 P.2d 938 Bauder, Petitioner, v. Continental Condominiums Homeowner’s Ass’n, Inc., Respondent. No. 66533-8.The Supreme Court of Washington. July 8, 1998. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, December 5, 1997, 88 Wn. App. 1035. Denied July 8, 1998.
STIDELL v. DAVIDSON, 142 Wn. 348 (1927)
253 P. 458 F.J. STIDELL, Respondent, v. GLENN H. DAVIDSON et al., Appellants. No. 20158. Department One.The Supreme Court of Washington. February 14, 1927. [1] PLEADING (191) — ALLEGATIONS AND PROOF — FAILURE OF PROOF. Judgment against the alleged driver of a car for damages in a collision is unwarranted where there is no proof […]
FARM CROP ENERGY v. OLD NATIONAL BANK, 109 Wn.2d 923 (1988)
750 P.2d 231 FARM CROP ENERGY, INC., Respondent, v. OLD NATIONAL BANK OF WASHINGTON, Petitioner. No. 51009-1.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. February 4, 1988. [1] Damages — Lost Profits — New Business — Evidence — Sufficiency. Damages cannot be awarded for the loss of prospective profits from a new business unless the evidence […]
STATE v. RUSSELL, 169 Wn.2d 1006 (2010)
State, Petitioner, v. Russell, Respondent. No. 84307-4.The Supreme Court of Washington. July 7, 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. 38233-4-II, February 9, 2010, 154 Wn. App. 775. Granted.
STATE v. LAWRENCE, 129 Wn.2d 1004 (1996)
914 P.2d 65 State, Respondent, v. Lawrence, Petitioner. No. 63612-5.The Supreme Court of Washington. April 9, 1996. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, November 6, 1995, 79 Wn. App. 1037. Denied April 9, 1996.
LEMAY v. EDWARDS, 170 Wn.2d 1032 (2011)
249 P.3d 623 LeMay, Respondent, v. Edwards, Petitioner. No. 85172-7.The Supreme Court of Washington. February 2, 2011. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 38640-2-II, September 29, 2010. Denied.
DISPOSITIONS OF PETITIONS FOR REVIEW, 97 Wn.2d 1039 (1982)
The Supreme Court of Washington. State, Respondent, v. Traulsen, Petitioner, No. 48893-2. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, May 10, 1982, 31 Wn. App. 1081. Denied October 8, 1982. Glazer, Petitioner, v. King Cy., et al, Respondents, No. 48885-1. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, […]
IN RE DET. OF AYERS, 169 Wn.2d 1016 (2010)
In re Det. of Ayers. In re Pers. Restraint of Ayers. No. 84450-0.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 decisions of the Court of Appeals, Nos. 37822-1-II and 37747-1-II, March 30, 2010, 155 Wn. App. 1014. Petition denied.
IN RE CHAPIN v. RHAY, 59 Wn.2d 459 (1962)
367 P.2d 832 In the Matter of the Application for a Writ of Habeas Corpus of BEN OMAR CHAPIN, Petitioner, v. B.J. RHAY, as Superintendent of the State Penitentiary, Respondent.[*] No. 35784.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. January 15, 1962. [*] Reported in 367 P.2d 832. [1] STATUTES — PENAL STATUTES — CONSTRUCTION — […]
HUGHES v. STUSSER, 68 Wn.2d 707 (1966)
415 P.2d 89 VICTOR C. HUGHES et al., Appellants, v. SCHUYLER D. STUSSER et al., Respondents.[*] No. 37848.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. June 9, 1966. [*] Reported in 415 P.2d 89. [1] Trial — By Court — Sufficiency of Evidence — Motion to Dismiss. In considering a defendant’s motion to dismiss in a […]
JESS v. McNAMER, 42 Wn.2d 466 (1953)
255 P.2d 902 MELVIE JESS, Appellant, v. H.C. McNAMER et al., Respondents.[1] No. 32282.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. April 16, 1953. [1] Reported in 255 P.2d 902. [1] AUTOMOBILES — NEGLIGENCE — VIOLATION OF STATUTE — FAILURE TO CARRY WARNING DEVICES. The rule that violation of a statute is not negligence when due […]
McKEE v. AMERICAN HOME PRODUCTS, 113 Wn.2d 701 (1989)
782 P.2d 1045 ELAINE McKEE, Appellant, v. AMERICAN HOME PRODUCTS CORPORATION, ET AL, Respondents. No. 53941-3.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. November 30, 1989. [1] Appeal — Assignments of Error — Argument — Authority — Necessity. An appellate court will not consider an issue that was not included in an assignment of error or […]
IN RE ROBERTS, 45 Wn.2d 317 (1954)
274 P.2d 343 In the Matter of Disciplinary Proceedings Against GEORGE W. ROBERTS, an Attorney at Law.[1] No. C.D. 4249.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. September 24, 1954. [1] Reported in 274 P.2d 343. [1] ATTORNEY AND CLIENT — THE OFFICE OF ATTORNEY — SUSPENSION AND DISBARMENT — SOLICITATION OF EMPLOYMENT. In a proceeding […]
ROLLINS ET AL. v. KING CTY. METRO TRANSIT, 166 Wn.2d 1025 (2009)
217 P.3d 336 Rollins et al., Respondents, v. King County Metro Transit, Petitioner. No. 82922-5.The Supreme Court of Washington. September 9, 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. 61137-2-I, January 20, 2009, 148 Wn. App. 370. Denied.
BAILEY ET AL. v. STATE ET AL., 166 Wn.2d 1004 (2009)
208 P.3d 1123 Bailey et al., Petitioners, v. State et al., Respondents. No. 82599-8.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. 26031-3-III, September 18, 2008, 147 Wn. App. 251. Denied.
STATE v. BUCKNER, 133 Wn.2d 63 (1997)
941 P.2d 667 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. CURTIS SCOTT BUCKNER, Petitioner. No. 62043-1.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc.Argued March 11, 1997. Decided August 14, 1997. Page 64 Appeal from the Superior Court for Stevens County, No. 88-1-00014-4, Larry M. Kristianson, J., on March 31, 1989. John A. Troberg, for petitioner. Curtis S. […]