Category: Washington Supreme Court Opinions

377 P.2d 443 L.B. FROHLICH, Respondent, v. METROPOLITAN CHEMICAL COMPANY et al., Appellants.[*] No. 36237.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. December 20, 1962. [*] Reported in 377 P.2d 443. [1] AGENCY — EVIDENCE — PAROL EVIDENCE — DISCLOSURE OF CONTRACTING PARTY AS AGENT. The parol evidence rule does not prevent the introduction of oral […]

408 P.2d 269 ROBERT C. TREFFRY et al., Respondents, v. LOUISE TAYLOR et al., Appellants.[*] No. 37801.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. November 24, 1965. [*] Reported in 408 P.2d 269. [1] Statutes — Titles and Subjects of Acts — Constitutional Provisions. For purposes of applying Const. art. 2, § 19, which provides that […]

230 P.2d 601 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, on the Relation of Smith Troy, as Attorney General, Plaintiff, v. TOM MARTIN, as State Treasurer, et al., Respondents.[1] No. 31724, 31725.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. April 30, 1951. [1] Reported in 230 P.2d 601. [1] STATES — PUBLIC DEBT — CONSTITUTIONAL LIMITATIONS — OBJECT TO […]

614 P.2d 179 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. RICKY NORMAN DESCOTEAUX, Petitioner. No. 46653.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. July 17, 1980. [1] Escape — Elements — Mental Culpability. A conviction for first degree escape under RCW 9A.76.110 requires proof that the escapee knew that his actions would result in leaving confinement without […]

37 P.2d 688 CREDITORS ASSOCIATION, Appellant, v. ROBERT J. FRY et al., Respondents. No. 25219. Department One.The Supreme Court of Washington. November 17, 1934. [1] PAYMENT (28) — EVIDENCE — SUFFICIENCY. The plea of payment tenders an affirmative defense, and the burden of proving payment of a note given for goods purchased, is not sustained […]

175 P.3d 1093 Griggs, Petitioner, v. Alaska Airlines, Inc., et al., Respondents. No. 79831-1.The Supreme Court of Washington. December 5, 2007. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 57797-2-I, December 18, 2006, 136 Wn. App. 1023. Dispositions of Petitions for Review and Selected Motions for Discretionary Review. Denied.

20 P.2d 594 C.R. CAMPBELL et al., Appellants, v. BUCYRUS-ERIE COMPANY, Respondent. No. 23509. En Banc.The Supreme Court of Washington. April 4, 1933. [1] SALES (79, 116) — PERFORMANCE OF CONTRACT — ACCEPTANCE — ACTS CONSTITUTING — DELAY IN RETURNING GOODS. There was an acceptance of a power-driven shovel by highway construction contractors, precluding recovery […]

231 P.2d 335 SAMUEL G. MORRISON, as Receiver of Northern Aircraft, Inc., Appellant, v. WILLIAM R. NELSON et al., Respondents[1] No. 31615.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. May 15, 1951. [1] Reported in 231 P.2d 335. [1] LANDLORD AND TENANT — LEASES — ASSIGNMENT — WHAT CONSTITUTES. An assignment of a lease occurs when […]

285 P.2d 560 ANNA MURANTE, Respondent, v. JACK RIZZUTO, as Executor, Appellant.[1] No. 33159.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. June 23, 1955. [1] Reported in 285 P.2d 560. [1] EXECUTORS AND ADMINISTRATORS — ALLOWANCE AND PAYMENT OF CLAIMS — NEW CLAIM ON ABANDONMENT — TIME FOR PRESENTATION. Where a claim against an estate, upon […]

52 P.2d 360 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, on the Relation of Raymond E. George, Respondent, v. THE CITY OF SEATTLE et al., Appellants. No. 25851. Department One.The Supreme Court of Washington. December 9, 1935. [1] MUNICIPAL CORPORATIONS (26) — GOVERNMENTAL POWERS — DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY — RULES OF CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION. Civil service rules delegated […]

401 P.2d 964 ANDERSON FEED PRODUCE COMPANY, INC., Appellant, v. FRANCIS J. MOORE et al., Respondents.[*] No. 37027.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. May 13, 1965. [*] Reported in 401 P.2d 964. [1] Trial — Taking Case From Jury — Sufficiency of Evidence. A challenge to the sufficiency of the evidence admits the truth […]

160 P.2d 1009 LEO L. WINGARD, Appellant, v. PIERCE COUNTY, Respondent, THE TOWN OF RUSTON, Defendant.[1] No. 29621.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. July 13, 1945. [1] Reported in 160 P.2d 1009. [1] TRIAL — BY COURT — FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS — NECESSITY IN EQUITABLE ACTIONS. Findings of fact are not required in an […]

869 P.2d 1024 In the Matter of the Marriage of ROSEMARY B. GREENLAW, Respondent, and DANIEL M. SMITH III, Petitioner. No. 60252-2.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. March 17, 1994. [1] Juveniles — Custody — Jurisdiction — Foreign Decree — Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction Act — Modification — Test. Under the Uniform Child Custody […]

725 P.2d 957 LAWRENCE J. VILLELLA, Appellant, v. PUBLIC EMPLOYEES MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY, ET AL, Respondents. No. 52041-1.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. October 2, 1986. [1] Insurance — Construction of Policy — Occurrence During Policy Period — Later Manifestation. A loss that becomes manifest after the coverage period of an insurance policy is […]

253 P.3d 393 State, Respondent, v. Marchi, Petitioner. No. 85582-0.The Supreme Court of Washington. April 27, 2011. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals No. 39254-2-II, December 7, 2010, 158 Wn. App. 823. Denied.

210 P.3d 1018 Overlake Hosp. Ass’n et al., Respondents, v. Dep’t of Health, Petitioners. No. 82728-1.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. 60554-2-I, October 13, 2008, 148 Wn. App. 1. […]

130 P.3d 809 In the Matter of the Election Contest Filed by ARTHUR CODAY, JR., Petitioner. In the Matter of the Election Contest Filed by MICHAEL J. GOODALL, Petitioner. In the Matter of the Election Contest Filed by SUZANNE D. KARR, Petitioner. In the Matter of the Election Contest Filed by DANIEL P. STEVENS, Petitioner. […]

402 P.2d 502 BERKHEIMERS, INC., Respondent, v. DON SPRINKLE et al., Appellants.[*] No. 37819.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. May 27, 1965. [*] Reported in 402 P.2d 502. [1] Mortgages — Redemption — Successive Redemptioner — Payment Required. Under RCW 6.24.150, a successive redemptioner must pay the amount of the mortgage lien of a […]

202 P.3d 924 WASHINGTON STATE MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL STADIUM PUBLIC FACILITIES DISTRICT ET AL., Appellants, v. HUBER, HUNT NICHOLS-KIEWIT CONSTRUCTION COMPANY ET AL., Respondents. No. 81029-0.The Supreme Court of Washington.Argued March 13, 2008. Decided March 5, 2009. Page 680 [EDITORS’ NOTE: THIS PAGE CONTAINS HEADNOTES. HEADNOTES ARE NOT AN OFFICIAL PRODUCT OF THE COURT, THEREFORE […]

141 P.2d 400 In the Matter of the Dissolution and Disorganization of HORSE HEAVEN IRRIGATION DISTRICT. CHESTER ANDERSON, Respondent, v. OTTO PIENING et al., Appellants.[1] No. 28910.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. September 18, 1943. [1] Reported in 141 P.2d 400. [1] WATERS AND WATERCOURSES — IRRIGATION DISTRICTS — DISSOLUTION — DISTRIBUTION OF ASSETS […]

227 P.2d 852 State, Petitioner, v. Stately, Respondent. No. 83798-8.The Supreme Court of Washington. March 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. 38103-6-II, September 29, 2009, 152 Wn. App. 604. Denied.

255 P.2d 366 FLORENCE C. MATHEWS, Respondent, v. RICHARD P. HEISER, Appellant.[1] No. 32188.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. March 25, 1953. [1] Reported in 255 P.2d 366. [1] EXCHANGE OF PROPERTY — RESCISSION FOR FAILURE TO DELIVER GOOD TITLE — WAIVER OF RIGHT. A provision in an agreement for exchange of properties that […]

17 P.3d 591 STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. TIMOTHY PATRICK WALSH, Petitioner. No. 68979-2.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc.Argued September 21, 2000. Decided February 8, 2001. Page 2 [EDITORS’ NOTE: THIS PAGE CONTAINS HEADNOTES. HEADNOTES ARE NOT AN OFFICIAL PRODUCT OF THE COURT, THEREFORE THEY ARE NOT DISPLAYED.] Page 3 Carl G. Sonderman (of […]

328 P.2d 888 THELMA V. ANDERSON, Appellant, v. MARCELLE V. ANDERSON, as Administratrix, Respondent.[1] No. 34555.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. August 21, 1958. [1] Reported in 328 P.2d 888. [1] DIVORCE — DECREE — COLLATERAL ATTACK — VALIDITY. A default divorce decree, valid on its face, was not subject to a collateral attack […]

210 P.2d 1021 EARL J. HEROUX, Appellant, v. CARL E. PHARE et al., Respondents.[1] No. 31076.The Supreme Court of Washington. December 5, 1949. [1] Reported in 210 P.2d 1021. [1] APPEAL AND ERROR — BRIEFS — FILING AND SERVICE. Rule of Supreme Court 11, relative to the filing and serving of briefs, is not jurisdictional; […]

133 P.3d 473 Hansen et al., Petitioners, v. Residential Dev., Ltd., Respondent. No. 77657-1.The Supreme Court of Washington. April 4, 2006. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 54574-4-I, August 8, 2005, 128 Wn. App. 1066. Denied

93 P.2d 409 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. FRANK BAIRD, Appellant. No. 27503. Department Two.The Supreme Court of Washington. August 17, 1939. [1] LARCENY — EVIDENCE — SUFFICIENCY. A conviction of grand larceny is sustained by evidence sufficient to justify the jury in concluding that accused stole a truck on the evening of May […]

389 P.2d 296 In the Matter of the Disciplinary Proceeding Against WILLIAM R. EDDLEMAN, an Attorney at Law.[*] No. C.D. 2504.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. February 13, 1964. [*] Reported in 389 P.2d 296. [1] Attorney and Client — Office of Attorney — Suspension and Disbarment — Violation of Professional Ethics. An attorney’s […]

373 P.2d 805 MARY E. WOLD, Respondent, v. WILLARD JONES et al., Appellants.[*] No. 36052.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. August 3, 1962. [*] Reported in 373 P.2d 805. [1] APPEAL AND ERROR — BRIEFS — SETTING OUT INSTRUCTIONS — NECESSITY. Where assignments of error relate to the giving, or failure to give, of […]

217 P.3d 337 State, Respondent, v. Foos, Petitioner. No. 82965-9.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. 25671-5-III, January 13, 2009, 148 Wn. App. 1011. Denied.

250 P.2d 956 HARRY S. REW et al., Respondents, v. BENEFICIAL STANDARD LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY, Appellant.[1] No. 32033.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. December 4, 1952. [1] Reported in 250 P.2d 956. [1] INSURANCE — THE CONTRACT — CONSTRUCTION — GENERAL RULE. A policy of insurance is a contract, and its language must be […]

56 P.2d 707 J.H. WEBER et al., Respondents, v. SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 7 OF YAKIMA COUNTY, Cross-appellant, H.H. HENNEFORD et al., Appellants. No. 25989. En Banc.The Supreme Court of Washington. April 15, 1936. [1] STATES (38-1) — ACTIONS AGAINST STATE — VENUE. An action against the state tax commission to determine the title to money […]

39 P.3d 984 HERBERT BARSTAD and DIANE BARSTAD, husband and wife, together with their marital community; SCOTT DUDA and CARLENE DUDA, husband and wife, together with their marital community; CLARENCE HEISER and HARRIETT HEISER, husband and wife, together with their marital community; INGEBORG KEICHER, an individual; JAMES KOETJE and MARGARET KOETJE, husband and wife, together […]

107 P.2d 580 In the Matter of the Estate of LARS PETERSON, Deceased. C.A.J. TAYLOR, as Administrator, Respondent, v. MINA B. QUILLIN et al., Appellants.[1] No. 27871.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. November 27, 1940. [1] Reported in 107 P.2d 580. [1] APPEAL AND ERROR — RECORD — BRIEFS — FAILURE TO FILE IN […]

161 P.3d 1027 State, Respondent, v. Ortega, Petitioner. No. 79292-5.The Supreme Court of Washington. June 6, 2007. [EDITOR’S NOTE: This case is unpublished as indicated by the issuing court.] Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 55666-5-I, August 21, 2006, 134 Wn. App. 617. Denied.

256 P.2d 293 In the Matter of the Application of JOHN W. MACDUFF for a Writ of Habeas Corpus. JOHN W. MACDUFF, Petitioner, v. JOHN R. CRANOR, as Superintendent of the State Penitentiary, Respondent.[1] No. 32338.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. April 23, 1953. [1] Reported in 256 P.2d 293. [1] CRIMINAL LAW — […]

339 P.2d 471 JACK LIPSHAY et al., Appellants, v. ANNABELLE E. BARR, Respondent.[1] No. 34867.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. May 21, 1959. [1] Reported in 339 P.2d 471. [1] APPEAL AND ERROR — NEW TRIAL — GROUNDS — INADEQUATE DAMAGES — DISCRETION OF COURT. The granting or denying of a new trial on […]

374 P.2d 177 ARNOLD THOMPSON, Appellant, v. TITUS MOTOR COMPANY, Respondent.[*] No. 36051.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. August 16, 1962. [*] Reported in 374 P.2d 177. [1] NEGLIGENCE — CONTRIBUTORY NEGLIGENCE — LAST CLEAR CHANCE — APPLICATION — FIRST PHASE — KNOWLEDGE OF PERIL BY DEFENDANT — NECESSITY. The first phase of the […]

184 P.2d 76 WOODROW W. SEWELL, Appellant, v. VIRGINIA SEWELL, Respondent.[1] No. 30232.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. July 15, 1947. [1] Reported in 184 P.2d 76. [1] DIVORCE — APPEAL AND ERROR — SUPERSEDEAS — CUSTODY OF CHILDREN. An interlocutory order of divorce with respect to the custody of minor children cannot be […]

922 P.2d 97 State, Respondent, v. Lyons, Petitioner. No. 63989-2.The Supreme Court of Washington. September 4, 1996. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, March 4, 1996, 80 Wn. App. 1066. Denied September 4, 1996.

772 P.2d 1018 HOLLY PFEIFER, Appellant, v. THE CITY OF BELLINGHAM, ET AL, Defendants, WILLOWWOOD CONDOMINIUMS ASSOCIATION, Appellant, ISLAND CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, ET AL, Respondents. Nos. 54518-9, 54684-3.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. May 18, 1989. [1] Limitation of Actions — Improvements to Realty — Statutory Provisions — Scope — Determination. The construction statute of […]

41 P.2d 391 JOHN RIKSTAD, Appellant, v. THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRIES, Respondent. No. 25212. En Banc.The Supreme Court of Washington. February 14, 1935. [1] MASTER AND SERVANT (121-2) — REMEDIES UNDER WORKMEN’S COMPENSATION ACT — APPEAL — PRESUMPTIONS. The department’s decision on an injured workman’s claim, considered prima facie correct under Rem. Rev. […]

527 P.2d 1318 DAVID FLORY, Respondent, v. THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES, Appellant. No. 43093.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. November 14, 1974. [1] Automobiles — Operator’s License — Revocation — Due Process. An individual’s driver’s license may not be suspended or revoked unless he is afforded procedural due process, including the right to […]

643 P.2d 426 LUCILLE WILLIAMS, ET AL, Respondents, v. SEATTLE SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 1, Appellant. No. 47892-9.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. April 8, 1982. [1] Schools and School Districts — Administrators — Transfer to Certificated Position — Judicial Review — Statutory Bar — Effect. The bar to obtaining judicial review of a school […]

8 P.2d 298 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. C.B. ALEXANDER, Appellant. No. 23517. Department One.The Supreme Court of Washington. February 25, 1932. [1] BANKS AND BANKING (4-1) — OFFICERS — CRIMINAL RESPONSIBILITY — OFFENSES — UNLAWFUL LOAN — EVIDENCE — SUFFICIENCY. The conviction of a bank president of making a loan to himself is […]

223 P.2d 205 ARNOLD G. BERNIER, Appellant, v. STEVE KOCHOPULOS, Respondent.[1] No. 31496.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. October 30, 1950. [1] Reported in 223 P.2d 205. [1] HUSBAND AND WIFE — ALIENATION OF AFFECTIONS — CAUSE OF ALIENATION — EVIDENCE — SUFFICIENCY. An action for alienation of affections was properly dismissed at the […]

257 P.3d 664 In re Dependency of C.T.H. No. 85703-2.The Supreme Court of Washington. June 8, 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. 65171-4-I, January 18, 2011, 159 Wn. App. 1030. Denied.

769 P.2d 283 SPOKANE POLICE GUILD, ET AL, Appellants, v. THE LIQUOR CONTROL BOARD, ET AL, Respondents, THE CITY OF SPOKANE, Appellant. No. 55432-3.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. February 16, 1989. [1] Open Government — Public Disclosure — Enjoining Release — Burden of Proof. A party seeking an injunction to prevent a public […]

262 P.2d 207 STEPHANIE L. SWEENY, Appellant, v. CLARENCE SWEENY, Respondent.[1] No. 32381.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. October 22, 1953. [1] Reported in 262 P.2d 207. [1] DIVORCE — PROCEEDINGS — DECREE — MODIFICATION — NOTICE TO ATTORNEY OF RECORD AS NOTICE TO PARTY. In a divorce action, the court retains continuing jurisdiction […]

157 P.2d 724 In the Matter of a Petition for Hearing by CONTINENTAL CAR-NA-VAR CORPORATION, Appellant, v. E.B. RILEY, as Commissioner of Unemployment Compensation and Placement, Respondent.[1] No. 29441.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. April 17, 1945. [1] Reported in 157 P.2d 724. [1] CORPORATIONS — FOREIGN CORPORATIONS — DOING BUSINESS IN STATE — […]

266 P.2d 1053 EDWARD HALVER et al., Appellants, v. PETER WELLE et al., Respondents.[1] No. 32555.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. February 19, 1954. [1] Reported in 266 P.2d 1053. [1] MONEY RECEIVED — CONTRACTS — QUASI-CONTRACTS — UNJUST ENRICHMENT — THEORY OF ACTION. Where a written contract for the construction of a house […]

384 P.2d 825 JOHN C. POTTS, Appellant, v. JAMES W. AMIS, Respondent.[*] No. 36665.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. August 15, 1963. [*] Reported in 384 P.2d 825. [1]Negligence — Duty of Landowner — Active Conduct. While the classification of a person as a licensee or invitee may be pertinent to a determination of […]

156 P.2d 227 RAY MATHERS et al., Appellants, v. W.T. STEPHENS et al., Respondents.[1] No. 29421.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. February 19, 1945. [1] Reported in 156 P.2d 227. [1] MOTIONS — FOR JUDGMENT N.O.V. AND NEW TRIAL — TIME FOR SERVICE. A motion for judgment n.o.v. and, in the alternative, for a […]

133 P.3d 474 In re Marriage of Hughes. No. 77660-1.The Supreme Court of Washington. April 6, 2006. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 23613-7-III, August 2, 2005, 128 Wn. App. 650. Denied.

154 P.2d 602 In the Matter of the Discipline or Disbarment of WALTER METZENBAUM, an Attorney at Law.[1] No. C.D. 2886.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. December 16, 1944. [1] Reported in 154 P.2d 602. [1] ATTORNEY AND CLIENT — SUSPENSION OR DISBARMENT — PROCEEDINGS — NOTICE AND OPPORTUNITY TO BE HEARD. The right […]

728 P.2d 1036 In the Matter of the Disciplinary Proceeding Against JAMES P. SELDEN, an Attorney at Law. No. C.D. 13316.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. November 26, 1986. [1] Attorney and Client — Discipline — Findings of Fact — Review. The Supreme Court will accept as verities the findings of fact of a […]

130 P.2d 78 AXEL OLSEN et al., Respondents, v. NATIONAL GROCERY COMPANY et al., Appellants. AXEL OLSEN et al., Respondents, v. M.L. DAVIES COMPANY et al., Appellants.[1] No. 28648.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. October 20, 1942. [1] Reported in 130 P.2d 78. [1] GARNISHMENT — ACTIONS ON BONDS — GROUNDS OF LIABILITY. In […]

176 P.2d 469 IVER H. ZARBELL, Appellant, v. HARRY L. DIXON, JR., et al., Respondents.[1] No. 30068.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. January 27, 1947. [1] Reported in 176 P.2d 469. [1] APPEAL AND ERROR — RECORD — DETERMINATION OF MOTIONS AND AFFIDAVITS — INCLUSION IN BILL OF EXCEPTIONS. A judgment will be affirmed, […]

916 P.2d 411 In the Matter of FIRESTORM 1991 No. 62318-0.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc.Argued November 15, 1995. Decided May 16, 1996. Page 131 PEKELIS, J. Pro Tem., concurs in the result only; MADSEN, TALMADGE, and ALEXANDER, JJ., concur in the result by separate opinions; GUY and SANDERS, JJ., did not participate in […]

316 P.2d 103 CARL W. PATTERSON, Respondent, v. LEO W. KROGH, Appellant.[1] No. 34040.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. October 3, 1957. [1] Reported in 316 P.2d 103. [1] APPEAL AND ERROR — PRESERVATION OF GROUNDS — NECESSITY FOR SPECIFIC EXCEPTIONS TO INSTRUCTIONS. A different basis for challenging an instruction from that urged in […]

380 P.2d 472 THE CITY OF SEATTLE, Respondent, v. ALVA C. LONG, Appellant.[*] No. 36649.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. April 4, 1963. [*] Reported in 380 P.2d 472. [1] MUNICIPAL CORPORATIONS — POLICE POWER — AUTHORITY TO EXERCISE. Const. Art. 11, § 11 establishes the right of a municipality to exercise police power […]

43 P.2d 953 W.L. FEELY LUMBER COMPANY, Respondent, v. BOOKSTAVER-BURNS LUMBER COMPANY, Appellant. No. 25429. Department Two.The Supreme Court of Washington. April 12, 1935. [1] PRINCIPAL AND AGENT (34) — RIGHTS AND LIABILITIES AS TO THIRD PERSONS — IMPLIED AND APPARENT AUTHORITY. A foreign corporation maintaining an office and agent in this state for the […]

49 P.2d 14 VANCOUVER OIL COMPANY, Appellant, v. H.H. HENNEFORD et al., Respondents. No. 25759. En Banc.The Supreme Court of Washington. August 28, 1935. [1] LICENSES (3) — TAXATION (13) — EXCISE TAXES — UNIFORMITY — COMPENSATING TAX — EXCISE OR PROPERTY TAX. Rem. 1935 Sup., §§ 8370-16 and 8370-31, provides a sales or excise […]

113 P.2d 65 In the Matter of the Estate of ADDIE SINCLAIR, Deceased.[1] No. 28158.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. May 9, 1941. [1] Reported in 113 P.2d 65. [1] WILLS — TESTAMENTARY CAPACITY — EVIDENCE — SUFFICIENCY. On an issue as to the testamentary capacity of a woman eighty-seven years old at the […]

257 P.3d 664 State, Respondent, v. Darrington, Petitioner. No. 85586-2.The Supreme Court of Washington. June 8, 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. 64249-9-I, January 3, 2011, 159 Wn. App. 1009. Denied.

228 P.2d 478 SENIOR CITIZENS LEAGUE, INC. et al., Appellants, v. DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SECURITY et al., Respondents.[1] No. 31664.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. March 5, 1951. [1] Reported in 228 P.2d 478. [1] APPEAL AND ERROR — REVIEW — PARTIES ENTITLED TO REVIEW — RESPONDENTS — PRELIMINARY QUESTIONS NOT PASSED UPON. On […]

41 P.2d 155 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, on the Relation of E. Burnham, Plaintiff, v. THE SUPERIOR COURT FOR THURSTON COUNTY, HONORABLE D.F. WRIGHT, Judge, Respondent. No. 25425. Department Two.The Supreme Court of Washington. February 4, 1935. [1] APPEAL AND ERROR (102) — CERTIORARI (28) — QUASHING WRIT — CESSATION OF CONTROVERSY — MOOT QUESTIONS. […]

65 P.2d 397 In the Matter of the Application of CARL ALBIN JOHNSON for a Writ of Habeas Corpus. No. 26565. En Banc.The Supreme Court of Washington. March 4, 1937. [1] DIVORCE (86) — HABEAS CORPUS (8-1) — GROUNDS FOR RELIEF — ALIMONY — ENFORCEMENT OF DECREE — ATTACHMENT OF THE PERSON. Since the writ […]