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. […]

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STATE v. PENNINGTON, 112 Wn.2d 606 (1989)

772 P.2d 1009 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Appellant, v. RONALD RAY PENNINGTON, Respondent. No. 55107-3.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. May 18, 1989. [1] Criminal Law — Punishment — Sentence — Outside Standard Range — Review — Sufficiency of Evidence. Whether a trial court’s reasons for imposing an exceptional sentence are supported by the […]

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JAHNS v. CLARK, 138 Wn. 288 (1926)

244 P. 729 ARTHUR JAHNS, by his Guardian ad Litem Henry Jahns, Respondent, v. HARRY C. CLARK et al., Appellants. No. 19752. Department Two.The Supreme Court of Washington. March 29, 1926. [1] WITNESSES’ (55) — COMPETENCY — CONFIDENTIAL RELATIONS — INFORMATION ACQUIRED BY PHYSICIAN. It is not error to exclude the testimony of a physician […]

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LIVINGSTON v. SHELTON, 85 Wn.2d 615 (1975)

537 P.2d 774 WILLADENE LIVINGSTON, Respondent, v. FRED SHELTON, as Administrator, Petitioner. No. 43546.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. July 3, 1975. [1] Community Property — Insurance — Life Insurance — Community Funds — Spouse as Beneficiary. A spouse named as beneficiary in life insurance policies which are purchased from community funds and are […]

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BAREFIELD v. BAREFIELD, 69 Wn.2d 158 (1966)

417 P.2d 608 DONNABELL GRACE BAREFIELD, Respondent, v. WILLIAM H. BAREFIELD, Appellant.[*] No. 38467.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. August 18, 1966. [*] Reported in 417 P.2d 608. [1] New Trial — Discretion of Court — Issues Arising From Controverted Facts. Where the issue before the trial court does not involve a purely legal […]

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STEWART v. STEINER, 153 Wn.2d 1022 (2005)

Stewart, Petitioner, v. Steiner et al., Respondents. No. 75832-8.The Supreme Court of Washington. March 1, 2005. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 52416-0-I, July 6, 2004, 122 Wn. App. 258. Denied

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ROTTER v. WENDORF, 140 Wn. 593 (1926)

250 P. 26 F.R. ROTTER, Appellant, v. A.W. WENDORF et al., Respondents. No. 19819. Department One.The Supreme Court of Washington. October 25, 1926. [1] WITNESSES (44) — COMPETENCY — COMMUNICATIONS BETWEEN WITNESS AND PERSONS SUBSEQUENTLY DECEASED. In an action upon an oral contract with defendants, evidence of an alleged conversation with one of the defendants […]

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STATE v. McMAHON, 145 Wn. 672 (1927)

261 P. 639 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. WILLIAM McMAHON, Appellant. No. 20676. Department Two.The Supreme Court of Washington. November 30, 1927. [1] INDICTMENT AND INFORMATION (72) — DUPLICITY — CHARGING DIFFERENT OFFENSES. Both under, and irrespective of, Rem. 1927 Sup., § 2059, authorizing the joinder of several charges growing out of the same […]

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ERNST v. HINGELEY, 11 Wn.2d 171 (1941)

118 P.2d 795 CHARLES F. ERNST, as Director of the State Department of Social Security, Respondent, v. WILLIAM HINGELEY, Appellant, MONTE CRISTO HOTEL CO., Garnishee Defendant.[1] No. 28457.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. November 7, 1941. [1] Reported in 118 P.2d 795. [1] BANKRUPTCY — STATUTORY PROVISIONS — CONSTRUCTION — BY FEDERAL COURTS. Whether […]

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RICHMOND v. WILLIAMSON, 16 Wn.2d 194 (1943)

132 P.2d 1031 R.W. RICHMOND et al., Respondents, v. O.K. WILLIAMSON et al., Appellants. MUNICIPAL ASSETS CONSERVATION COMPANY, Appellant, v. R.W. RICHMOND et al., Respondents.[1] No. 28871.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. January 11, 1943. [1] Reported in 132 P.2d 1031. [1] APPEAL AND ERROR — REQUISITES AND PROCEEDINGS — BONDS — PARTIES TO […]

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STATE v. HOSTON, 165 Wn.2d 1042 (2009)

State, Respondent, v. Hoston, Petitioner. No. 82289-1.The Supreme Court of Washington. April 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. 59692-6-I, June 23, 3008, 145 Wn. App. 1019. Denied.

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STATE v. HOS, 169 Wn.2d 1008 (2010)

State, Respondent, v. Hos, Petitioner. No. 84276-1.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. 37860-4-II, January 26, 2010, 154 Wn. App. 238. Denied. Page 1009

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SMITH v. WHATCOM COUNTY DISTRICT COURT, 147 Wn.2d 98 (2002)

52 P.3d 485 VIRGINIA L. SMITH, Respondent v. WHATCOM COUNTY DISTRICT COURT, and THE HONORABLE EDWARD ROSS, Appellant. No. 70817-7.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc.Oral Argument Date: March 12, 2002. Filed: August 15, 2002. Page 99 [EDITORS’ NOTE: THIS PAGE CONTAINS HEADNOTES. HEADNOTES ARE NOT AN OFFICIAL PRODUCT OF THE COURT, THEREFORE THEY ARE […]

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S. BIRCH ETC. CO. v. U. PAC. INS. CO., 52 Wn.2d 350 (1958)

324 P.2d 1073 S. BIRCH SONS CONSTRUCTION COMPANY et al., Appellants, v. UNITED PACIFIC INSURANCE COMPANY, Respondent.[1] No. 34434.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. May 8, 1958. [1] Reported in 324 P.2d 1073. [1] INSURANCE — LIABILITY OF INSURER — LIABILITY INSURANCE — DAMAGE TO PROPERTY IN CONTROL OF INSURED. A clause in a […]

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1000 VIRGINIA LTD. v. VERTECS, 158 Wn.2d 566 (2006)

146 P.3d 423 1000 VIRGINIA LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, Respondent, v. VERTECS CORPORATION, Petitioner. CARL A. LOMBARDI, Respondent, v. JTE CONSTRUCTION, INC., Petitioner. Nos. 77362-9; 77846-9.The Supreme Court of Washington.Argued May 16, 2006. Decided November 9, 2006. Page 567 [EDITORS’ NOTE: THIS PAGE CONTAINS HEADNOTES. HEADNOTES ARE NOT AN OFFICIAL PRODUCT OF THE COURT, THEREFORE THEY ARE […]

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STATE v. SMISSAERT, 103 Wn.2d 636 (1985)

694 P.2d 654 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. DWIGHT DOUGLAS SMISSAERT, Petitioner. No. 50500-4.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. January 11, 1985. [1] Criminal Law — Punishment — Resentencing — Increased Punishment — Validity. Correction of an erroneous and invalid sentence by imposing a corrected sentence which includes increased punishment is within the […]

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State v. R.P.H., 82557-2 (Wash. 12-1-2011)

STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. R.P.H., Petitioner. No. 82557-2.The Supreme Court of Washington, En Banc. Filed December 1, 2011. ALEXANDER, J. We granted R.P.H.’s petition to review a decision of the Court of Appeals in which that court affirmed the King County Superior Court’s denial of R.P.H.’s petition for restoration of his right to possess […]

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GABRIELSEN v. SEATTLE, 150 Wn. 157 (1928)

272 P. 723 LOUIS H. GABRIELSEN, Respondent, v. THE CITY OF SEATTLE et al., Appellants, STEPHEN BERG et al., Defendants. No. 21064. Department One.The Supreme Court of Washington. December 6, 1928. [1] MUNICIPAL CORPORATIONS (383, 391) — CONTRIBUTORY NEGLIGENCE — QUESTION FOR JURY. The negligence of the driver of an automobile in skidding onto the […]

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STATE v. BENJAMIN, 161 Wn. 207 (1931)

296 P. 548 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. C.A. BENJAMIN, Appellant. No. 22924. Department One.The Supreme Court of Washington. March 9, 1931. [1] CRIMINAL LAW (68) — WITHDRAWAL OF PLEA — VACATION OF JUDGMENT — DISCRETION. The vacation of a judgment entered upon a plea of guilty rests in the discretion of the trial […]

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STATE v. PEREZ, 164 Wn.2d 1029 (2008)

State, Respondent, v. Perez, Petitioner. No. 81523-2.The Supreme Court of Washington. October 2, 2008. [EDITOR’S NOTE: This case is unpublished as indicated by the issuing court.] Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 25852-1-III, March 19, 2008. Denied October 2, 2008. Review Orders.

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STATE v. ZIMMERMAN, 157 Wn.2d 1012 (2006)

138 P.3d 113 STATE, Respondent v. ZIMMERMAN, Petitioner. No. 77944-9.The Supreme Court of Washington. July 7, 2006. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 31648-0-II, November 1, 2005, 130 Wn. App. 170. Remanded. to the Court of Appeals.

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NEWSOM v. WEST WIND CORP., 41 Wn.2d 375 (1952)

249 P.2d 367 J.I. NEWSOM, Plaintiff, v. WEST WIND CORPORATION, Defendant and Relator.[1] No. 32318.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. October 30, 1952. [1] Reported in 249 P.2d 367. [1] MANDAMUS — NATURE OF REMEDY — WHEN WRIT WILL ISSUE. Mandamus lies only where the applicant is entitled to the relief he seeks as […]

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HUBBARD v. DEPT. OF LABOR INDUSTRIES, 198 Wn. 354 (1939)

88 P.2d 423 JOHN H. HUBBARD, Appellant, v. THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRIES et al., Respondents. No. 27177. Department One.The Supreme Court of Washington. March 24, 1939. [1] MASTER AND SERVANT — WORKMEN’S COMPENSATION — RELATION OF PARTIES — EMPLOYEE OR INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR. One of three equal partners in a wood sawing business was […]

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CROWN ZELLERBACH CORP. v. STATE, 8 Wn.2d 733 (1941)

112 P.2d 548 CROWN ZELLERBACH CORPORATION, Respondent, v. THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Appellant.[1] No. 28169.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. April 17, 1941. [1] Reported in 112 P.2d 548. Appeal from a judgment of the superior court for Thurston county, Wilson, J., entered July 15, 1940, upon findings in favor of the plaintiff, in […]

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WARD v. PAINTERS’ LOCAL UNION, 41 Wn.2d 859 (1953)

252 P.2d 253 A.B. WARD, Respondent, v. PAINTERS’ LOCAL UNION NO. 300 et al., Appellants.[1] No. 32122.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. January 16, 1953. [1] Reported in 252 P.2d 253. [1] APPEAL AND ERROR — PRESERVATION OF GROUNDS — EXCEPTIONS TO INSTRUCTIONS. Where no exception was taken to an instruction, it states the […]

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SMITH v. FITCH, 25 Wn.2d 619 (1946)

171 P.2d 682 JOSEPH B. SMITH, as Guardian Ad Litem of William S. Smith, a Minor, Respondent, v. HENRY M. FITCH, as Executor, Appellant. JOSEPH B. SMITH, as Guardian Ad Litem of the Person and Estate of Emilyn E. Smith, a Minor, Respondent, v. HENRY M. FITCH, as Executor, Appellant.[1] Nos. 29880, 29881.The Supreme Court […]

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JAHN CO. v. YAKIMA PRODUCE TRADING CO., 132 Wn. 48 (1924)

231 P. 3 W.F. JAHN COMPANY, Respondent, v. YAKIMA PRODUCE TRADING COMPANY, Appellant. No. 18697. Department One.The Supreme Court of Washington. December 18, 1924. JUDGMENT (223) — RES JUDICATA — MATTERS CONCLUDED. In a former action by the purchaser of hay to recover a claimed balance of an advance deposit, alleging that the hay tendered […]

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PIONEER PACKING CO. v. WINSLOW, 159 Wn. 655 (1930)

294 P. 557 PIONEER PACKING COMPANY, Respondent, v. JACK WINSLOW, Appellant. No. 22519. Department One.The Supreme Court of Washington. December 29, 1930. [1] INDIANS (1) — TREATIES WITH INDIAN NATIONS OR TRIBES — TITLE TO LANDS AND FISH. Under the Treaty of July 1, 1855, ceding to the United States the Indians’ title to Pacific […]

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HARRIS v. HOLROYD, 33 Wn.2d 915 (1949)

207 P.2d 765 WILLIAM C. HARRIS et al., Appellants, v. JAMES A. HOLROYD et al., Respondents.[1] No. 30719.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. June 24, 1949. [1] Reported in 207 P.2d 765. [1] AUTOMOBILES — LIABILITY FOR INJURIES TO PEDESTRIANS — ACTIONS — QUESTIONS FOR JURY — NEGLIGENCE OF DRIVER. In an action for […]

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STATE v. HARDY, 133 Wn.2d 701 (1997)

946 P.2d 1175 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. PATRICK ELDON HARDY, Petitioner. No. 64619-8.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc.Argued May 28, 1997. November 20, 1997. Page 702 [EDITORS’ NOTE: THIS PAGE CONTAINS HEADNOTES. HEADNOTES ARE NOT AN OFFICIAL PRODUCT OF THE COURT, THEREFORE THEY ARE NOT DISPLAYED.] Page 703 ALMADGE, J., DURHAM, C.J., […]

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HABERMAN v. WPPSS, 109 Wn.2d 107 (1987)

744 P.2d 1032, 750 P.2d 254 FREDRIC HABERMAN, ET AL, Appellants, v. WASHINGTON PUBLIC POWER SUPPLY SYSTEM, ET AL, Respondents. No. 52559-5.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. October 8, 1987. [1] Dismissal and Nonsuit — Failure To State Claim — Factual Basis — Hypothetical Facts. Dismissal of an action for not stating a claim […]

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STATE v. FRANETICH, 152 Wn.2d 1004 (2004)

State, Respondent, v. Franetich, Petitioner. In re Pers. Restraint of Franetich. No. 74993-1.The Supreme Court of Washington. September 8, 2004. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, Nos. 20991-1-III; 21909-7-III, December 30, 2003, 119 Wn.App. 1069. Denied.

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IRWIN v. ESTES, 77 Wn.2d 285 (1969)

461 P.2d 875 PAUL IRWIN et al., Respondents, v. WES ESTES et al., Respondents, NEW AMERICAN COMMUNITY, INC., et al., Petitioners.[*] No. 41306.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. November 26, 1969. [*] Reported in 461 P.2d 875. [1] Injunction — Security Bond — Necessity. The requirement of RCW 7.40.080 that a bond be posted […]

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KOENIG v. CITY OF DES MOINES, 158 Wn.2d 173 (2006)

142 P.3d 162 DAVID KOENIG, Respondent, v. THE CITY OF DES MOINES ET AL., Petitioners. No. 75889-1.The Supreme Court of Washington.Argued June 28, 2005. Decided August 31, 2006. Page 174 [EDITORS’ NOTE: THIS PAGE CONTAINS HEADNOTES. HEADNOTES ARE NOT AN OFFICIAL PRODUCT OF THE COURT, THEREFORE THEY ARE NOT DISPLAYED.] Page 175 [EDITORS’ NOTE: THIS […]

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DOLAN v. BALDRIDGE, 165 Wn. 69 (1931)

4 P.2d 871 FRANK DOLAN et al., Appellants, v. W.H. BALDRIDGE et al., Respondents. No. 23227. En Banc.The Supreme Court of Washington. November 5, 1931. [1] HUSBAND AND WIFE (88) — RIGHTS OF ACTION AGAINST HUSBAND OR WIFE — TORTS — NECESSARY PARTIES. An action against a husband and wife for personal injuries sustained through […]

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DISPOSITIONS OF PETITIONS FOR REVIEW, 142 Wn.2d 1027 (2001)

The Supreme Court of Washington. 2001. In re Interest of Hansen, Petitioner, No. 70288-8. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, July 10, 2000, 101 Wn. App. 425. Denied February 6, 2001. Miller, Petitioner, v. Jacoby, et al., Respondents, No. 70286-1. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of […]

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FIELD ENTERPRISES v. STATE, 47 Wn.2d 852 (1955)

289 P.2d 1010 FIELD ENTERPRISES, INC., Respondent, v. THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Appellant.[1] No. 33120.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. November 17, 1955. [1] Reported in 289 P.2d 1010. [1] COMMERCE — TAXATION — INTERSTATE TRANSACTIONS — SALES. Sales of books made by an out-of-state publisher to customers within the state are taxable under […]

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STATE v. BISHOP, 168 Wn.2d 1027 (2010)

State, Respondent, v. Bishop, Petitioner. No. 83001-1.The Supreme Court of Washington. April 27, 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. 36929-0-II, March 31, 2009, 149 Wn. App. 439. Denied.

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STATE v. GARCIA, 135 Wn.2d 1014 (1998)

88 P.2d 1079 State, Respondent, v. Garcia, Petitioner. No. 66524-9.The Supreme Court of Washington. July 8, 1998. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, January 16, 1998, 88 Wn. App. 1079. Denied July 8, 1998.

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IN RE CROSS, 99 Wn.2d 373 (1983)

662 P.2d 828 In the Matter of ELOISE CROSS. LEON S. DIAMOND, ET AL, Respondents, v. ELOISE CROSS, Appellant. No. 48707-3.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. April 21, 1983. [1] Appeal and Error — Decisions Reviewable — Moot Questions — What Constitutes. A case is moot if it is not possible for the court […]

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NORTHWEST POULTRY ETC. v. FRY CO., 27 Wn.2d 35 (1947)

176 P.2d 324 NORTHWEST POULTRY DAIRY PRODUCTS COMPANY, Respondent, v. A.C. FRY COMPANY et al., Appellants.[1] No. 29851.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. January 10, 1947. [1] Reported in 176 P.2d 324. [1] ATTORNEY AND CLIENT — CREATION OF THE RELATION — EVIDENCE — SUFFICIENCY. On an issue as to whether an attorney had […]

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WEBSTER v. BEAU ET AL., 77 Wn. 444 (1914)

137 P. 1013 EDWARD WEBSTER, Appellant, v. JOHN L. BEAU et al., Respondents.[1] No. 10495.The Supreme Court of Washington. Filed: January 21, 1914. [1] Reported in 137 Pac. 1013 CONTRACTS — REQUISITES — AGREEMENT UPON TERMS — CONSTRUCTION. A contract whereby two persons agree to enter the fur trade by placing a stock of trade […]

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STATE v. GRAHAM, 163 Wn.2d 1046 (2008)

State, Respondent, v. Graham, Petitioner. No. 78876-6.The Supreme Court of Washington. July 8, 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. 54975-8-I, May 8, 2006, 132 Wn. App. 1053. Granted on a specific issue and consolidated with No. […]

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DISPOSITIONS OF PETITIONS FOR REVIEW, 112 Wn.2d 1012 (1989)

The Supreme Court of Washington. State, Respondent, v. Woldegiorgis, Petitioner, No. 55878-7. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, December 30, 1988, 53 Wn. App. 92. Denied March 28, 1989. Hoopman, Petitioner, v. Port of Shelton, et al, Respondents, No. 55841-8. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of […]

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STATE v. WELLS, 166 Wn.2d 1013 (2009)

210 P.3d 1019 State, Respondent, v. Wells, Petitioner. No. 82748-6.The Supreme Court of Washington. July 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. 60198-9-I, November 10, 2008, 147 Wn. App. 1018. Denied.

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STATE v. RYAN, 192 Wn. 160 (1937)

73 P.2d 735 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. CLAUD H. RYAN, Appellant. No. 26760. Department One.The Supreme Court of Washington. November 8, 1937. [1] CRIMINAL LAW — VENUE — CHANGE OF VENUE — LOCAL PREJUDICE. The discretion of the trial court in refusing a change of venue in a criminal case for local prejudice […]

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CREVELING v. TRESER, 169 Wn.2d 1007 (2010)

Creveling, Petitioner, v. Treser et al., Respondents. No. 84263-9.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. 27790-9-III, December 10, 2009, 153 Wn. App. 1030. Denied.

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SPIER v. DEPT. OF LABOR INDUSTRIES, 176 Wn. 374 (1934)

29 P.2d 679 WILLIAM SPIER, Respondent, v. THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRIES, Appellant. No. 24859. Department Two.The Supreme Court of Washington. February 14, 1934. [1] MASTER AND SERVANT (121-2) — REMEDIES UNDER WORKMEN’S COMPENSATION ACT — APPEAL — REVIEW — SCOPE AND EXTENT. On appeal from a judgment sustaining the department’s award to an […]

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STATE v. J.P., 149 Wn.2d 444 (2003)

69 P.3d 318 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. J.P., Petitioner. No. 72730-9.The Supreme Court of Washington.Argued March 25, 2003. Decided May 22, 2003. Page 445 [EDITORS’ NOTE: THIS PAGE CONTAINS HEADNOTES. HEADNOTES ARE NOT AN OFFICIAL PRODUCT OF THE COURT, THEREFORE THEY ARE NOT DISPLAYED.] Page 446 [EDITORS’ NOTE: THIS PAGE CONTAINS HEADNOTES. HEADNOTES […]

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STATE v. CASON, 172 Wn.2d 1006 (2011)

258 P.3d 685 State, Respondent, v. Cason, Petitioner. No. 85148-4.The Supreme Court of Washington. August 10, 2011. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 61941-1-I, January 5, 2011, 157 Wn. App. 1045. Disposition of Petition for Review and Selected Motions for Discretionary Review Denied.

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CARLSON v. VICTOR, 154 Wn. 115 (1929)

281 P. 8 LYMAN B. CARLSON, Respondent, v. STEVE G. VICTOR, Appellant. No. 21841. Department Two.The Supreme Court of Washington. October 8, 1929. [1] DAMAGES (117) — EVIDENCE — SUFFICIENCY — DAMAGE TO PROPERTY — DEPRECIATION. It is error to allow, in addition to the repair bill, one hundred dollars for depreciation of an automobile […]

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BRENNER v. J.J. BRENNER OYSTER COMPANY, 50 Wn.2d 869 (1957)

314 P.2d 417 ANNIE BRENNER, Respondent, v. THE J.J. BRENNER OYSTER COMPANY, Appellant. THE J.J. BRENNER OYSTER COMPANY, Appellant, v. JOHN W. SHUGARTS et al., Respondents.[1] No. 33321.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. August 13, 1957. [1] Reported in 314 P.2d 417. Appeals from judgments of the superior court for Thurston county, Nos. 27884, […]

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DAY v. LUKIC, 153 Wn.2d 1007 (2005)

Day et al., Respondents, v. Lukic et al., Petitioners. No. 75585-0.The Supreme Court of Washington. January 4, 2005. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 50456-8-I, May 5, 2004. Denied

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SHERMAN v. DIEDRICH, 169 Wn.2d 1003 (2010)

Sherman, Petitioner, v. Diedrich, Respondent. No. 84308-2.The Supreme Court of Washington. July 6, 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. 63574-3-I, January 11, 2010, 154 Wn. App. 1006. Denied Page 1004

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IN RE WEGLEY’S ESTATE, 65 Wn.2d 689 (1965)

399 P.2d 326 In the Matter of the Estate of J. GALE WEGLEY, Deceased. ANN DIEMERT, as Guardian, et al., Appellants.[*] No. 37210.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. February 18, 1965. [*] Reported in 399 P.2d 326. [1] Wills — Requisites — Holographic Wills. A holographic will, valid in the state of decedent’s domicile, […]

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CORP v. ARCO, 122 Wn.2d 574 (1993)

860 P.2d 1015 CRAIG D. CORP, ET AL, Plaintiffs, BOB VERNON, ET AL, Respondents, v. ATLANTIC-RICHFIELD COMPANY, Petitioner. No. 59901-7.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. October 21, 1993. [1] Franchises — Franchise Agreement — Franchisee’s Business — Distinction. Under the Franchise Investment Protection Act (RCW 19.100), a franchise is the agreement between a franchisor […]

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MONROE v. TIELSCH, 84 Wn.2d 217 (1974)

525 P.2d 250 ALLAN B. MONROE et al., Petitioners, v. GEORGE P. TIELSCH, Respondent. No. 42854.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. August 15, 1974. [1] Criminal Law — Infants — Arrest Records — Preservation and Use. The state has a legitimate interest in the preservation of juvenile arrest records for such purposes as facilitating […]

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KNIGHT v. CITY OF SEATTLE, 135 Wn.2d 1011 (1998)

960 P.2d 937 Knight, Petitioner, v. City of Seattle, Respondent. No. 66474-9.The Supreme Court of Washington. July 8, 1998. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, December 22, 1997, 88 Wn. App. 1059. Denied July 8, 1998.

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JONES v. TOWN OF WOODWAY, 70 Wn.2d 977 (1967)

425 P.2d 904 REBECCA JONES, as Executrix, et al., Appellants, v. THE TOWN OF WOODWAY, Respondent.[*] No. 38506.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. March 31, 1967. [*] Reported in 425 P.2d 904. [1] Municipal Corporations — Plats — Power to Disapprove — Statutory Authority. A town council has statutory authority under RCW 58.16 to […]

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PETTIT v. BD. OF TAX APPEALS, 85 Wn.2d 646 (1975)

538 P.2d 501 DEL PETTIT, Appellant, v. BOARD OF TAX APPEALS et al, Respondents. DEL PETTIT, Appellant, v. BOARD OF TAX APPEALS et al, Respondents. DEL PETTIT, Appellant, v. BOARD OF TAX APPEALS et al, Respondents. Nos. 43058, 43059, 43060.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. July 24, 1975. [1] Taxation — Assessment — Judicial […]

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FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT v. YAKIMA, 122 Wn.2d 371 (1993)

858 P.2d 245 YAKIMA COUNTY (WEST VALLEY) FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT No. 12, ET AL, Appellants, v. THE CITY OF YAKIMA, Respondent. No. 59239-0.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. September 16, 1993. [1] Declaratory Judgment — Parties — Standing — Interest Affected — Financial Interest — Indirect Effect. A party lacks sufficient financial interests in […]

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SEATTLE v. STRANG, 169 Wn. 686 (1932)

14 P.2d 1112 THE CITY OF SEATTLE, Respondent, v. BOB STRANG, Appellant. No. 23769. Department One.The Supreme Court of Washington. October 13, 1932. [1] MUNICIPAL CORPORATIONS (380) — STREETS — USE — VIOLATION OF ORDINANCE — RATE OF SPEED — ARTERIAL HIGHWAYS. A city traffic ordinance limiting speed to twenty-five miles an hour except on […]

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HAYDEN v. FOSS, 188 Wn. 546 (1936)

62 P.2d 1344 MUSETTE COLE HAYDEN, Appellant, v. C. ARTHUR FOSS et al., Respondents. No. 26456. Department One.The Supreme Court of Washington. December 14, 1936. [1] TRIAL (61) — TAKING CASE FROM JURY — INSUFFICIENCY OF OPENING STATEMENT. A motion for judgment on the opening statement of counsel can not be sustained unless it was […]

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RAWE v. RAWE, 49 Wn.2d 672 (1957)

306 P.2d 200 SHARON L. RAWE, Respondent, v. ROBERT RAWE et al., Appellants.[1] No. 33718.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. January 17, 1957. [1] Reported in 306 P.2d 200. [1] DIVORCE — CUSTODY OF CHILDREN — MATTERS CONSIDERED — RIGHTS OF PARENTS. While the welfare of the child is the predominate factor in determining […]

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STATE v. FUENTES, 170 Wn.2d 1005 (2010)

245 P.3d 227 State, Respondent, v. Fuentes, Petitioner. No. 83271-4.The Supreme Court of Washington. November 3, 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. 61319-7-I, June 1, 2009, 150 Wn. App. 444. Denied. Page 1006

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STATE v. LYNCH, 176 Wn. 349 (1934)

29 P.2d 393 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. SAMUEL S. LYNCH, Appellant. No. 24831. Department One.The Supreme Court of Washington. February 6, 1934. [1] CRIMINAL LAW (84) — EVIDENCE — FACTS IN ISSUE — RELEVANCY — COLLATERAL MATTERS. In a prosecution for robbery, evidence as to whether there had been a conviction of another […]

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STATE v. DAY, 159 Wn.2d 1014 (2007)

State, Respondent, v. Day, Petitioner. No. 78808-1.The Supreme Court of Washington. March 7, 2007. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, 32594-2-II, May 31, 2006. Denied.

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STATE v. WILEY, 124 Wn.2d 679 (1994)

880 P.2d 983 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Petitioner, v. KENNETH LAVONE WILEY, Defendant, ROBERT HUNT, Respondent. No. 61024-0.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. September 22, 1994. [1] Criminal Law — Punishment — Sentence — Criminal History — Prior Convictions — Classification — Change in Definition of Crime. When the elements of a crime have […]

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STANDARD OIL CO. v. MAYNARD, 149 Wn. 694 (1928)

270 P. 289 STANDARD OIL COMPANY OF CALIFORNIA, Respondent, v. C.E. MAYNARD et al., Appellants. FARMERS STATE BANK, Respondent, v. C.E. MAYNARD et al., Appellants. SCHWENNE-THILL, INCORPORATED, Respondent, v. C.E. MAYNARD et al., Appellants. No. 21228. Department One.The Supreme Court of Washington. September 25, 1928. Appeals from a judgment of the superior court for Whitman […]

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STATE v. QUINN, 151 Wn.2d 1035 (2004)

State, Respondent, v. Quinn, Petitioner. No. 74838-1.The Supreme Court of Washington. July 7, 2004. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 52651-1-I, November 10, 2003, 119 Wn. App. 1009. Denied July 7, 2004.

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SHELTON v. ANACORTES ETC. STAGE CO., 23 Wn.2d 840 (1945)

162 P.2d 450 L.A. SHELTON, Appellant, v. ANACORTES-MOUNT VERNON STAGE COMPANY et al., Respondents.[1] No. 29257.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. October 11, 1945. [1] Reported in 162 P.2d 450. [1] CARRIERS — REGULATION — CERTIFICATE OF NECESSITY — POWERS OF DEPARTMENT. Under Rem. Rev. Stat., Vol. 7A (Sup.), § 6390, the department of […]

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KVAME v. PATRICK, 57 Wn.2d 343 (1960)

357 P.2d 167 JOHN A. KVAME, Respondent, v. A.H. PATRICK et al., Appellants.[1] No. 35440.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. December 1, 1960. [1] Reported in 357 P.2d 167. [1] APPEAL AND ERROR — REVIEW — FINDINGS. If there is substantial evidence in the record which, if believed, would support the findings of a […]

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BISMARK, INC. v. DEMOPOLIS, 129 Wn.2d 1023 (1996)

919 P.2d 600 Bismark, Inc., Respondent, v. Demopolis, et al., Petitioners. No. 63875-6.The Supreme Court of Washington. July 10, 1996. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, December 11, 1995, 79 Wn. App. 1065. Denied July 10, 1996.

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STATE v. POST, 118 Wn.2d 596 (1992)

826 P.2d 172, 837 P.2d 599 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. CHARLES WILLIAM POST, Petitioner. No. 57846-0.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. March 12, 1992. [1] Criminal Law — Witnesses — Self-Incrimination — Nature of Proceeding — Sentencing. The Fifth Amendment prohibition against compelled self-incrimination applies during criminal sentencing proceedings. [2] Criminal Law […]

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FLYZIK v. TRAVELERS INS. CO., 20 Wn.2d 883 (1944)

145 P.2d 545 IRENE FLYZIK, Respondent, v. THE TRAVELERS INSURANCE COMPANY, Appellant.[1] No. 29128.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. February 3, 1944. [1] Reported in 145 P.2d 545. Appeal from a judgment of the superior court for Snohomish county, Bell, J., entered December 12, 1942, upon the verdict of a jury rendered in favor […]

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KLAUDER v. DEPUTY SHERIFFS’ GUILD, 107 Wn.2d 338 (1986)

728 P.2d 1044 JAMES KLAUDER, ET AL, Respondents, v. SAN JUAN COUNTY DEPUTY SHERIFFS’ GUILD, Appellant. No. 51985-4.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. December 4, 1986. [1] Labor Relations — Public Employment — Arbitration — Interest Arbitration — Continuation in Future Collective Bargaining Agreement. When establishing the terms of a future collective bargaining agreement […]

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STATE v. NGUYEN, 165 Wn.2d 1039 (2009)

State, Respondent, v. Diem Nguyen, Petitioner. No. 82349-9.The Supreme Court of Washington. March 31, 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. 60044-3-I, August 11, 2008, 146 Wn. App. 1029. Denied.

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GNASH v. SAARI, 44 Wn.2d 312 (1954)

267 P.2d 674 NEVA F. GNASH, Appellant, v. ARTHUR E. SAARI et al., Respondents.[1] No. 32562.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. March 1, 1954. [1] Reported in 267 P.2d 674. [1] APPEAL AND ERROR — DISPOSITION OF CAUSE — REVERSAL — REMAND WITH DIRECTIONS TO MAKE FINDINGS. Where, in an action for breach of […]

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STATE v. MARIN-TORRES, 153 Wn.2d 1011 (2005)

State, Respondent, v. Marin-Torres, Petitioner. No. 75647-3.The Supreme Court of Washington. February 1, 2005. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 51434-2-I, May 24, 2004, 121 Wn. App. 1049. Denied.

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DISPOSITIONS OF PETITIONS FOR REVIEW, 108 Wn.2d 1033 (1987)

The Supreme Court of Washington. Jones, et al, Respondents, v. Square D Co., Petitioner, No. 54109-4. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, March 25, 1987, 47 Wn. App. 1022. Denied September 1, 1987. Seattle Fire Fighters Union, Local 27, et al, Petitioners, v. Hollister, et al, Respondents, No. 54110-8. Petition […]

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SMOKE v. SEATTLE, 129 Wn.2d 1005 (1996)

914 P.2d 65 Smoke, et al., Petitioners, v. Seattle, Respondent. No. 63615-0.The Supreme Court of Washington. April 10, 1996. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, September 25, 1995, 79 Wn. App. 412. Granted April 10, 1996.

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DISPOSITIONS OF PETITIONS FOR REVIEW, 92 Wn.2d 1007 (1979)

The Supreme Court of Washington. Pearce, Respondent, v. G.R. Kirk Co., Petitioner, No. 46161. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, January 2, 1979, 22 Wn. App. 323. Granted May 25, 1979. Reed, Petitioner, v. Pennwalt Corp., Respondent, No. 46174. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, […]

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HAMBY v. EYE ASSOCS. N.W., 153 Wn.2d 1020 (2005)

Hamby, Petitioner, v. Eye Assocs. N.W., P.C., et al., Respondents. No. 75793-3.The Supreme Court of Washington. March 1, 2005. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 51891-7-I, May 3, 2004, 121 Wn. App. 1029. Denied.

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POTTS v. LAOS, 31 Wn.2d 889 (1948)

200 P.2d 505 JEROME A. POTTS, Respondent, v. DENNIS LAOS et al., Appellants.[1] No. 30640.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. November 26, 1948. [1] Reported in 200 P.2d 505. [1] APPEAL AND ERROR — REVIEW — NEW TRIAL — ORDER DISPOSING OF MOTION — FAILURE TO SPECIFY GROUNDS. Where the record shows that a […]

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KUEST v. REGENT ASSISTED LIVING, INC., 149 Wn.2d 1023 (2003)

Kuest, Respondent, v. Regent Assisted Living, Inc., et al., Petitioners. No. 73454-2.The Supreme Court of Washington. July 8, 2003. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 48097-9-I, March 25, 2002, 111 Wn. App. 36. Petition for review denied and respondent’s motion to strike reply to answer granted July 8, 2003.

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VanDYKE ETC. v. “SEVEN PROVINCES” INS., 67 Wn.2d 122 (1965)

406 P.2d 584 V. VAN DYKE TRUCKING, INC., Respondent, v. “THE SEVEN PROVINCES” INSURANCE, LTD., OF THE HAGUE, HOLLAND, Appellant.[*] No. 37471.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. October 14, 1965. [*] Reported in 406 P.2d 584. [1] Insurance — Excess Coverage — Construction of Contract. Where a policy of “excess coverage” liability insurance provided […]

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SMITH v. SOLOMON VALLEY DREDGING CO., 147 Wn. 69 (1928)

264 P. 1009 LESLIE A. SMITH, Respondent, v. SOLOMON VALLEY DREDGING COMPANY, Appellant. No. 20897. Department One.The Supreme Court of Washington. March 13, 1928. [1] CORPORATIONS (217) — INSOLVENCY — APPOINTMENT OF RECEIVER. Under Rem Comp. Stat., § 741, a contract creditor whose rights have not been reduced to judgment may maintain an action for […]

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IN RE McGILL’S ESTATE, 49 Wn.2d 242 (1956)

299 P.2d 847 In the Matter of the Estates of HARRY McGILL et al., Deceased. THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, on the Relation of Violet McGill, Plaintiff, v. THE SUPERIOR COURT FOR KITSAP COUNTY, H.G. Sutton, Judge, Respondent.[1] No. 33733.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. July 13, 1956. [1] Reported in 299 P.2d 847. [1] […]

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HANSEN v. HESS, 166 Wn. 701 (1932)

6 P.2d 593 CHARLES J. HANSEN, Appellant, v. R. HESS, Respondent. No. 23077. Department One.The Supreme Court of Washington. January 2, 1932. Appeal from a judgment of the superior court for Clark county, Simpson, J., entered May 10, 1926, upon findings in favor of the defendant, in an action for injunctive relief, tried to the […]

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IN RE SINLAHEKIN CREEK, 162 Wn. 635 (1931)

299 P. 649 In the Matter of the Determination of the Rights to the Use of the Waters of SINLAHEKIN CREEK. No. 22831. Department One.The Supreme Court of Washington. May 15, 1931. [1] WATERS AND WATERCOURSES (11, 29) — APPROPRIATION — AS AGAINST PRIOR RIPARIAN PROPRIETORS — RIPARIAN RIGHTS — ABANDONMENT OR NON-USER. Waters of […]

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DISPOSITIONS OF PETITIONS FOR REVIEW, 142 Wn.2d 1003 (2001)

The Supreme Court of Washington. 2001. State, Respondent, v. Ford, Petitioner, No. 69943-7. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, April 17, 2000, 100 Wn. App. 1032. Denied October 31, 2000. State, Respondent, v. Carter, Petitioner, No. 69829-5. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, May 5, […]

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CROW v. CROW, 66 Wn.2d 108 (1965)

401 P.2d 328 MARGE F. CROW, Respondent, v. HOWARD R. CROW, Appellant.[*] No. 37650.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. April 22, 1965. [*] Reported in 401 P.2d 328. [1] Evidence — Parol Evidence — Consideration. Recitals of consideration in a written instrument are not conclusive and, as an exception to the general rule that […]

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DISPOSITIONS OF PETITIONS FOR REVIEW, 105 Wn.2d 1016 (1985)

The Supreme Court of Washington. State, Respondent, v. Jenner, Petitioner, No. 52508-1. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, January 13, 1986, 42 Wn. App. 1051. Denied March 21, 1986. Vern Sims Ford, Inc., et al, Respondents, v. Hagel, Petitioner, No. 52509-9. Petition for review of a decision of the Court […]

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STATE v. KING, 149 Wn.2d 1015 (2003)

State, Respondent, v. King, Petitioner. No. 73361-9.The Supreme Court of Washington. May 28, 2003. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 44731-9-I, September 9, 2002, 113 Wn. App. 243. Denied May 28, 2003.

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McLEOD v. KEITH, 69 Wn.2d 201 (1966)

417 P.2d 861 KEITH McLEOD, Respondent, v. GLEN KEITH et al., Appellants, BELLINGHAM NATIONAL BANK, Defendant.[*] No. 38454.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. September 1, 1966. [*] Reported in 417 P.2d 861. [1] Appeal and Error — Review — Standing to Allege Error. A party has no standing on appeal to contend that certain […]

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BEACH v. BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT, 73 Wn.2d 343 (1968)

438 P.2d 617 HENRY W. BEACH et al., Respondents, v. BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT OF SNOHOMISH COUNTY et al., Appellants.[*] No. 39170.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. March 14, 1968. [*] Reported in 438 P.2d 617. [1] Counties — Zoning — County Boards of Adjustment — Nature of Powers. County boards of adjustment organized pursuant […]

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SORENSON v. BELLINGHAM, 80 Wn.2d 547 (1972)

496 P.2d 512 RON SORENSON, Appellant, v. THE CITY OF BELLINGHAM et al., Respondents. No. 42292.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. April 27, 1972. [1] Municipal Corporations — Elections — Freeholder — Definition. Freeholders are owners of either a legal or equitable title to real estate. [2] Elections — Candidates — Qualifications — Equal […]

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STATE v. PEREZ-CERVANTES, 141 Wn.2d 468 (2000)

6 P.3d 1160 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Petitioner, v. ANTONIO PEREZ-CERVANTES, Respondent. No. 66719-5.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc.Argued January 11, 2000. Decided August 24, 2000. Page 469 [EDITORS’ NOTE: THIS PAGE CONTAINS HEADNOTES. HEADNOTES ARE NOT AN OFFICIAL PRODUCT OF THE COURT, THEREFORE THEY ARE NOT DISPLAYED.] Page 470 John W. Ladenburg, Prosecuting […]

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STATE v. SPARR, 39 Wn.2d 576 (1951)

237 P.2d 194 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. GEORGE E. SPARR, Appellant.[1] No. 31758.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. November 13, 1951. [1] Reported in 237 P.2d 194. [1] LARCENY — EVIDENCE — SUFFICIENCY — VALUE OF ARTICLES TAKEN. In a prosecution for grand larceny, held that the state’s evidence as to the […]

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