Category: Washington Supreme Court Opinions

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 […]

100 P.2d 1024 BERNARD L. SHERIDAN, Respondent, v. AETNA CASUALTY SURETY COMPANY, Appellant.[1] No. 27514.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. April 11, 1940. [1] Reported in 100 P.2d 1024. [1] NEGLIGENCE — INSURANCE — INDEMNITY INSURANCE — LIABILITY OF INSURER — DEFECTIVE MACHINERY — VOLUNTARY ASSUMPTION OF DUTY OF INSPECTION. Where an insurance company […]

71 P.2d 43 SEA PRODUCTS COMPANY, Respondent, v. PUGET SOUND NAVIGATION COMPANY, Appellant. No. 26595. Department Two.The Supreme Court of Washington. August 23, 1937. [1] COLLISION — SUIT FOR DAMAGES — WHAT LAW GOVERNS. On a collision of vessels in navigable waters, the rights of parties are measured by admiralty law, even in common law […]

370 P.2d 979 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. WILLIE PRICE, JR., Appellant.[*] No. 36041.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. April 12, 1962. [*] Reported in 370 P.2d 979. [1] JUDGMENT — VACATION — STATUTORY PROVISIONS — APPLICATION. The statutes relative to vacation of judgment apply to both criminal and civil cases. [2] SAME […]

220 P.3d 208 State, Respondent, v. George, Petitioner. No. 83251-0.The Supreme Court of Washington. November 4, 2009. [EDITOR’S NOTE: This case is unpublished as indicated by the issuing court.] Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 60879-7-I, April 27, 2009, 149 Wn. App. 1059. Review Orders. Denied.

256 P.3d 1159 In the Matter of the Personal Restraint of ROBERT STRANDY, JR., Petitioner. No. 82308-1.The Supreme Court of Washington.Considered June 9, 2011. Decided June 16, 2011. Page 818 Robert Strandy Jr., pro se. Anthony F. Golick, Prosecuting Attorney, an Michael C. Kinnie, Deputy, for respondent. PER CURIAM ¶1 — Robert Strandy Jr. was […]

195 P.2d 112 In the Matter of the Application of BRUCE PIERCE for a Writ of Habeas Corpus, Appellant, v. TOM SMITH, as Superintendent of the State Penitentiary, Respondent.[1] No. 30559.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. June 25, 1948. [1] Reported in 195 P.2d 112. [1] PARDON — CRIMINAL LAW — PUNISHMENT — PAROLE […]

972 P.2d 466 DGHI Enters., Petitioner, v. Pacific Cities, Inc., et al., Respondents. No. 67041-2.The Supreme Court of Washington. Granted December 2, 1998. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, May 18, 1998, 91 Wn. App. 109.

429 P.2d 109 LEE ADAMS et al., Respondents, v. STATE OF WASHINGTON, Appellant.[*] No. 38521.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. June 15, 1967. [*] Reported in 429 P.2d 109. [1] Negligence — Requisites for Recovery — In General. In order for a plaintiff to recover in an action alleging negligence he must show by […]

16 P.2d 1053 SPOKANE SECURITY FINANCE CORPORATION, Respondent, v. JESSIE E. TITUS, Appellant. No. 24085. Department Two.The Supreme Court of Washington. December 19, 1932. [1] SALES (112) — WARRANTIES — BREACH — WARRANTY OF TITLE — KNOWLEDGE BY BUYER OF DEFECTS. There being no implied warranty of title to personal property against incumbrances known to […]

157 P.3d 831 SAN JUAN COUNTY ET AL., Respondents, v. No NEW GAS TAX, a Washington Political Action Committee, ET AL., Appellants. No. 77966-0.The Supreme Court of Washington.June 8, 2006. Decided April 26, 2007. Page 142 [EDITORS’ NOTE: THIS PAGE CONTAINS HEADNOTES. HEADNOTES ARE NOT AN OFFICIAL PRODUCT OF THE COURT, THEREFORE THEY ARE NOT […]

950 P.2d 477 State, Respondent, v. Haag, Petitioner No. 65846-3.The Supreme Court of Washington. August 8, 1997. Denied January 7, 1998. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, August 8, 1997, 87 Wn. App. 1009. Denied January 7, 1998.

132 P.3d 734 McNabb, Petitioner, v. Dep’t of Corr. et al., Respondents. No. 77359-9.The Supreme Court of Washington. March 7, 2006. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 23310-3-III, June 2, 2005, 127 Wn. App. 854. Granted.

66 P.3d 630 JUDY KLOEPFEL, Respondent, v. JOSEPH BOKOR, Petitioner. No. 72436-9.The Supreme Court of Washington.Argued January 22, 2003. Decided April 17, 2003. Page 193 Stanley E. Perdue (of Perdue Law Firm), for petitioner. Charles T. Conrad, for respondent. Stewart A. Estes on behalf of Washington Defense Trial Lawyers, amicus curiae. Debra L. Stephens and […]

210 P.3d 1018 Ross et al., Petitioners, v. Bennett, Respondent. No. 82721-4.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. 61414-2-I, December 29, 2008, 148 Wn. App. 40. Denied.

149 P.2d 152 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. JACK SCOTT, Appellant.[1] No. 29251.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. May 25, 1944. [1] Reported in 149 P.2d 152. [1] WITNESSES — EXAMINATION — LEADING QUESTIONS. A question asked a witness is not leading unless it suggests the answer desired; and even though it calls […]

158 P.3d 595 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. RANDAL LEE CHENOWETH ET AL., Petitioners. No. 77615-6.The Supreme Court of Washington.Argued September 21, 2006. Decided May 24, 2007. Page 455 [EDITORS’ NOTE: THIS PAGE CONTAINS HEADNOTES. HEADNOTES ARE NOT AN OFFICIAL PRODUCT OF THE COURT, THEREFORE THEY ARE NOT DISPLAYED.] Page 456 [EDITORS’ NOTE: THIS […]

354 P.2d 895 In the Matter of the Application for a Writ of Appeal of TELFORD H. PERSONS, Petitioner, v. THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent.[1] No. 35358.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. August 25, 1960. [1] Reported in 354 P.2d 895. [1] CRIMINAL LAW — JUDGMENT AND SENTENCE — VACATION. RCW 4.72.010 (5), relating […]

150 P.3d 59 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. MICHAEL JUSTIN BROCKOB, Appellant. THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. DUSTEN WADE GONZALES, Appellant. THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. JEREMY RAY COBABE, Appellant. No. 78571-6.The Supreme Court of Washington.Argued June 8, 2006. Decided December 28, 2006. Page 312 [EDITORS’ NOTE: THIS PAGE CONTAINS HEADNOTES. HEADNOTES […]

215 P.2d 439 LLOYD E. CORNELIUS, Respondent and Cross-appellant, v. JACK STEINBERG et al., Appellants.[1] No. 31053.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. March 3, 1950. [1] Reported in 215 P.2d 439. [1] APPEAL AND ERROR — RECORD — STATEMENT OF FACTS — EFFECT OF FAILURE TO FILE. In the absence of a statement of […]

378 P.2d 941 HANS T. JORGENSEN et al., Appellants, v. CLARENCE F. MASSART et al., Respondents.[*] No. 36538.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. February 21, 1963. [*] Reported in 378 P.2d 941. [1] NEGLIGENCE — ACTIONS — DEFENSES — VOLENTI NON FIT INJURIA — ESTABLISHMENT. In order to establish the defense of volenti non […]

178 P.3d 1033 State, Respondent, v. Vashi, Petitioner. No. 80008-1.The Supreme Court of Washington. February 5, 2008. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 57531-7-I, December 26, 2006, 136 Wn. App. 1028. Dispositions of Petitions for Review and Selected Motions for Discretionary Review. Denied.

72 P.2d 602 T.B. O’BRIEN, Appellant, v. NORTHERN PACIFIC RAILWAY COMPANY, Respondent. No. 26641. Department One.The Supreme Court of Washington. October 19, 1937. [1] MASTER AND SERVANT — REMEDIES UNDER WORKMEN’S COMPENSATION ACT — ELECTION — IMMUNITY — STATUTORY PROVISIONS. Under Rem. Rev. Stat., § 7675, providing for an election of remedies where a workman […]

546 P.2d 109 IVAN’S TIRE SERVICE STORE, INC., Petitioner, v. GOODYEAR TIRE RUBBER COMPANY, ET AL, Respondents. No. 43164.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. February 19, 1976. [1] Unfair Competition — Price Cutting — Statutory Provisions — Sale — Necessity. There can be no “sale,” for purposes of RCW 19.90.040 which prohibits sales below […]

60 P.2d 106 WILLIAM THOMAN, Respondent, v. HEARST CONSOLIDATED PUBLICATIONS, INC., Appellant. No. 26119. Department Two.The Supreme Court of Washington. August 18, 1936. [1] PRINCIPAL AND AGENT (42) — RIGHTS AND LIABILITIES AS TO THIRD PERSONS — IMPLIED AND APPARENT AUTHORITY — PURCHASES AND SALES — EVIDENCE — SUFFICIENCY. The authority of a bond salesman […]

523 P.2d 1188 SECURITY SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, Respondent, v. JACK H. BUSCH et al., Defendants, ALICE L. FRISONE, Appellant. No. 43069.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. July 3, 1974. [1] Mortgages — Foreclosure — Sale — Right of Possession — Determination. A superior court has jurisdiction in a real property mortgage foreclosure proceeding […]

383 P.2d 500 J.L. HUTCHINSON et al., Appellants, v. PORT OF BENTON et al., Respondents.[*] No. 36645.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. June 27, 1963. [*] Reported in 383 P.2d 500. [1]Appeal and Error — Assignments of Error — Waiver. Assignments of error not argued in the brief are waived and will not be […]

163 P.3d 793 State, Respondent, v. Knigge, Petitioner. No. 75992-8.The Supreme Court of Washington. July 10, 2007. [EDITOR’S NOTE: This case is unpublished as indicated by the issuing court.] Petition for review of decisions of the Court of Appeals, Nos. 52510-7-I, 52511-5-I, 52512-3-I, and 52513-1-I, August 9, 2004, 122 Wn. App. 1059. Denied.

435 P.2d 638 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. REUEL W. MISSMER, Appellant.[*] No. 38835.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. December 30, 1967. [*] Reported in 435 P.2d 638. [1] Kidnapping — Actual Concealment — Necessity. Under RCW 9.52.010(2), which renders it kidnapping in the second degree to lead, take, entice away or detain […]

97 P.2d 1076 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. RALPH BIRD, Appellant.[1] No. 27569.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. January 16, 1940. [1] Reported in 97 P.2d 1076. [1] GAME — CRIMINAL PROSECUTIONS — UNLAWFUL POSSESSION — EVIDENCE — SUFFICIENCY. In a prosecution for unlawful possession of deer meat during the closed season, held […]

98 P.2d 651 J.R. CISSNA, as Guardian ad Litem of William Beaton, a Minor, Appellant, v. MYRTLE B. BEATON, as Executrix, Respondent.[1] No. 27696.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. February 1, 1940. [1] Reported in 98 P.2d 651. [1] EXECUTORS AND ADMINISTRATORS — ALLOWANCE OF CLAIMS — LIABILITIES ENFORCEABLE — SUPPORT AND EDUCATION OF […]

111 P.2d 570, 114 P.2d 1004 MELVIN WEAVER et al., Respondents, v. McCLINTOCK TRUNKEY COMPANY, Appellant.[1] No. 28117.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. March 27, 1941. [1] Reported in 111 P.2d 570; 114 P.2d 1004. [1] APPEAL AND ERROR — REVIEW — FINDINGS. If there is evidence to support the trial court’s findings, they […]

121 P.2d 388 W.J. DOPPS et al., Appellants, v. A.P. ALDERMAN, Respondent.[1] No. 28015.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. January 17, 1942. [1] Reported in 121 P.2d 388. [1] CONTRACTS — CONSTRUCTION — EXISTING LAW AS PART OF CONTRACT. A statute which affects the subject matter of a contract and which is in effect […]

134 P.3d 232 State, Respondent, v. Johnston, Petitioner. State, Plaintiff, v. Campbell, Defendant. State, Respondent, v. Tien Van Nguyen, Petitioner. State, Respondent, v. Lang Phu Le, Petitioner. No. 77586-9.The Supreme Court of Washington. May 2, 2006. Petitions for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, Nos. 30416-3-II, 30436-8-II, 30493-7-II, and 30507-1-II, July 19, […]

778 P.2d 1031 NANCY BULAICH, Appellant, v. ATT INFORMATION SYSTEMS, ET AL, Respondents. No. 55685-7.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. September 14, 1989. [1] Civil Rights — Employment Discrimination — Constructive Discharge — Deliberate Act — Intended Result — Scope. For purposes of employment discrimination in violation of RCW 49.60, an employer must intend […]

688 P.2d 865 ANNA M. SOWA, ET AL, Appellants, v. NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY, Respondent. ANNA M. SOWA, ET AL, Appellants, v. ALLSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY, Respondent. No. 50463-6.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. September 27, 1984. [1] Insurance — Construction of Policy — “Your” Automobile — Ownership. Underinsured motorist coverage limited to persons occupying “your” […]

93 P.2d 431 In the Matter of the Estate of A.E. LARSON, Deceased. SHIRLEY D. PARKER, as Administrator, Appellant, v. R.M. HARDY et al., Respondents, NAT U. BROWN et al., Respondents and Cross-appellants. No. 27481. Department Two.The Supreme Court of Washington. August 25, 1939. [1] EXECUTORS AND ADMINISTRATORS — COLLECTION AND MANAGEMENT OF ESTATE — […]

109 P.3d 823 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. KIMBERLY KRISTINA CARTER, Petitioner. No. 74907-8.The Supreme Court of Washington.Argued October 21, 2004. Decided April 14, 2005. Page 72 [EDITORS’ NOTE: THIS PAGE CONTAINS HEADNOTES. HEADNOTES ARE NOT AN OFFICIAL PRODUCT OF THE COURT, THEREFORE THEY ARE NOT DISPLAYED.] Page 73 David B. Koch (of Nielsen, […]

180 P.3d 1290 State, Respondent, v. Birnel, Petitioner. No. 80374-9.The Supreme Court of Washington. April 1, 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. 57672-1-I, May 7, 2007, 138 Wn. App. 1033. Denied.

245 P.3d 775 State, Petitioner, v. Skuza, Respondent. The Supreme Court of Washington. No. 84931-5. January 5, 2011. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 38042-1-II, July 14, 2010, 156 Wn. App. 886. Denied

489 P.2d 154 DARLENE KENNEDY, Respondent, v. THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC ASSISTANCE, Appellant. No. 41776.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. October 7, 1971. [1] Public Assistance — Eligibility — Employment of Father — Compulsory Military Service. A family otherwise qualified for aid to families with dependent children under RCW 74.12.010, which permits allowance […]

200 P.3d 689 In the Matter of the Custody of A.C. DAVID NAGEL ET AL., Respondents, v. HOLLY MARIE CORK, Petitioner. No. 79938-5.The Supreme Court of Washington.Argued February 12, 2008. Decided February 5, 2009. Page 569 [EDITORS’ NOTE: THIS PAGE CONTAINS HEADNOTES. HEADNOTES ARE NOT AN OFFICIAL PRODUCT OF THE COURT, THEREFORE THEY ARE NOT […]

277 P.2d 321 In the Matter of the Adoption of BABY GIRL DOE, a Minor.[1] No. 32743.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. December 2, 1954. [1] Reported in 277 P.2d 321. [1] APPEAL AND ERROR — ASSIGNMENT OF ERRORS — ERRORS NOT PROPERLY ASSIGNED IN BRIEF — FINDINGS. In the absence of proper assignments […]

845 P.2d 1325 GEORGE B. TELLEVIK, ET AL, Appellants, v. REAL PROPERTY KNOWN AS 31641 WEST RUTHERFORD STREET, LOCATED IN THE CITY OF CARNATION, WASHINGTON, AND ALL APPURTENANCES AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON, ET AL, Respondents. GEORGE B. TELLEVIK, ET AL, Appellants, v. 9209 218TH N.E., REDMOND, KING COUNTY, AND ALL APPURTENANCES AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON, ET AL, […]

488 P.2d 1064 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. JOHN DWIGHT CANADAY, Appellant. No. 41370.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. September 23, 1971. [1] New Trial — Grounds — Newly Discovered Evidence — In General. A motion for a new trial on the grounds of newly discovered evidence is a matter for the discretion […]

63 P.2d 509 ALICE L. CANTRELL, Appellant, v. THE PRUDENTIAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA, Respondent. No. 26265. Department One.The Supreme Court of Washington. January 5, 1937. [1] INSURANCE (126) — LIABILITY OF INSURER — LIFE INSURANCE — SUICIDE — LIMITATION OF LIABILITY — CONTROLLING DATE. An insurance policy limiting the liability to return of the […]

369 P.2d 309 In the Matter of the Application for a Writ of Habeas Corpus of PAUL SEYMOUR, Petitioner, v. MERLE E. SCHNECKLOTH, as Superintendent of the State Penitentiary, Respondent.[*] No. 34112.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. March 8, 1962. [*] Reported in 369 P. (d) 309. Application filed in the Supreme Court December […]

821 P.2d 1204 JOHN RAYNES, ET AL, Appellants, v. THE CITY OF LEAVENWORTH, ET AL, Respondents. No. 56382-9.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. January 9, 1992. [1] Municipal Corporations — Nature of Decision — Legislative or Quasi Judicial — Determination. A determination of whether a local legislative body’s decision is legislative or quasi judicial […]

171 P.2d 849 R.E. LOOSE, Respondent and Cross-appellant, v. ELMER LOCKE et al., Appellants.[1] No. 29750.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. August 9, 1946. [1] Reported in 171 P.2d 849. [1] DEEDS — CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION — QUALIFIED FEES — RESTRICTIONS ON USE. A deed which, by its terms, conveys the land, conveys the […]

617 P.2d 434 LOREN S. McGOVERN, ET AL, Respondents, v. THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL AND HEALTH SERVICES, ET AL, Appellants. No. 46978.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. October 2, 1980. [1] Administrative Law and Procedure — Agency Authority — Scope. The powers and authority of an administrative agency are limited to those which are […]

324 P.2d 829 WALT HINZ, Respondent, v. G.A. LIESER et al., Appellants, R.A. NIENABER et al., Respondents.[1] No. 34214.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. April 24, 1958. [1] Reported in 324 P.2d 829. [1] APPEAL AND ERROR — TRIAL — WAIVER OF ERROR — RULINGS AS TO SUFFICIENCY OF EVIDENCE. Defendants waive their challenge […]

183 P.2d 780 C.A. EASTON, Respondent, v. HOMER BIGLEY et al., Appellants.[1] No. 30164.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. August 14, 1947. [1] Reported in 183 P.2d 780. [1] LIMITATION OF ACTIONS — ACKNOWLEDGMENT, NEW PROMISE, AND PART PAYMENT — PAYMENT FROM PROCEEDS OF SECURITY — EFFECT. A part payment, to toll the statute […]

243 P.2d 474 ST. PAUL AND TACOMA LUMBER COMPANY, Respondent, v. THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Appellant.[1] No. 31924.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. April 17, 1952. [1] Reported in 243 P.2d 474. [1] TAXATION — EXCISE TAXES — ON USE OF ARTICLES BY PRODUCER. Under Rem. Supp. 1949, § 8370-31, imposing a tax on […]

30 P.2d 987 JOHN SHAWCROFT et al., Respondents, v. STANDARD ACCIDENT INSURANCE COMPANY OF DETROIT, Appellant. No. 24563. En Banc.The Supreme Court of Washington. April 2, 1934. [1] INSURANCE (122) — RISKS AND CAUSES OF LOSS — INDEMNITY INSURANCE — INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR OR EMPLOYEE. A member of the Salvation Army who, at the request of […]

228 P.2d 137 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. ROY MOORE, Appellant.[1] No. 31420.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. February 23, 1951. [1] Reported in 228 P.2d 137. [1] CRIMINAL LAW — TRIAL — CUSTODY OF JURY — COMMUNICATIONS BETWEEN JURORS AND OFFICERS. The officer having charge of the jury should not make any […]

208 P.3d 1123 State, Respondent, v. King, Petitioner. No. 82569-6.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. 60644-1-I, November 17, 2008, 147 Wn. App. 1026. Denied.

458 P.2d 164 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. LARRY A. GAGNON, Appellant.[*] No. 40368.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. July 3, 1969. [*] Reported in 458 P.2d 164. [1] Larceny — Evidence — Possession of Stolen Property. Although the mere possession of stolen property is insufficient to create a presumption of larceny, it […]

226 P.3d 780 State, Respondent, v. Henderson, Petitioner. No. 83552-7.The Supreme Court of Washington. February 9, 2010. [EDITOR’S NOTE: This case is unpublished as indicated by the issuing court.] Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 57763-8-I, June 29, 2009, 150 Wn. App. 1056. Dispositions of Petitions for Review and […]

138 P.2d 852 CARL RUBINSTEIN, Appellant, v. WASHINGTON COLD STORAGE COMPANY et al., Respondents.[1] No. 28916.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. June 19, 1943. [1] Reported in 138 P.2d 852. [1] WAREHOUSEMEN — ACTIONS AGAINST — NEGLIGENCE — EVIDENCE — SUFFICIENCY. In an action against a warehouseman for the value of nine barrels of […]

491 P.2d 235 MARY A. NEWBURY, Respondent, v. THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC ASSISTANCE, Appellant. No. 41827.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. December 2, 1971. [1] Administrative Law and Procedure — Judicial Review — Appeal. When the only evidence before a superior court was the record of an administrative hearing, the appellate court will […]

175 P.3d 1093 State, Respondent, v. Schaff, Petitioner. No. 79776-5.The Supreme Court of Washington. December 4, 2007. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 56774-8-I, October 23, 2006, 135 Wn. App. 1024. Dispositions of Petitions for Review and Selected Motions for Discretionary Review. Denied.

227 P.2d 175 EDMOND L. JANSEN et al., Respondents, v. RUTH CAMPBELL, as Executrix, Appellant.[1] No. 31433.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. January 20, 1951. [1] Reported in 227 P.2d 175. [1] WILLS — SPECIFIC PERFORMANCE — ORAL CONTRACTS TO DEVISE — EVIDENCE TO ESTABLISH. An action seeking specific performance of an oral contract […]

648 P.2d 435 JOHN SCANNELL, ET AL, Petitioners, v. THE CITY OF SEATTLE, Respondent. No. 47960-7.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. July 29, 1982. [1] Public Employment — Compensation — Remedies — Action for Damages. Public employees may seek a judgment for monetary damages for unpaid compensation owing under a contract or by law. […]

716 P.2d 879 GENERAL TELEPHONE COMPANY OF THE NORTHWEST, INC., Petitioner, v. THE CITY OF BOTHELL, ET AL, Respondents. THE CITY OF REDMOND, Respondent, v. GENERAL TELEPHONE COMPANY OF THE NORTHWEST, INC., Petitioner. GENERAL TELEPHONE COMPANY OF THE NORTHWEST, INC., Petitioner, v. THE CITY OF REDMOND, ET AL, Respondents. No. 51433-0.The Supreme Court of Washington. […]

632 P.2d 44 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. SUZZI SEAGULL, ET AL, Petitioners. No. 47130-4.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. July 30, 1981. [1] Searches and Seizures — Objects in Open View — Rightful Vantage Point — Effect. A police officer who observes objects in open view from a vantage point which does […]

210 P.2d 1012 VICTOR M. CONAWAY et al., Appellants, v. TIME OIL COMPANY, Respondent.[1] No. 30855.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. October 31, 1949. [1] Reported in 210 P.2d 1012. [1] CONTRACTS — CONSTRUCTION — NATURE OF RIGHT — TERMS USED BY PARTIES NOT CONCLUSIVE. The term which is applied to a document by […]

42 P.2d 799 DOROTHY O. THORNTON, Respondent, v. VAN DE KAMP’S HOLLAND DUTCH BAKERS, INC., Appellant. No. 24957. En Banc.The Supreme Court of Washington. March 26, 1935. [1] MASTER AND SERVANT (37, 130) — LIABILITY FOR INJURIES — DEFECTIVE OR DANGEROUS MACHINERY — PRESUMPTIONS AND BURDEN OF PROOF — RES IPSA LOQUITUR. The doctrine of […]

493 P.2d 1008 JOHN M. LANSINGER, JR., et al., Appellants, v. LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT 6368, Respondent. No. 41965.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. February 10, 1972. [1] Municipal Corporations — Ordinances — Publication — General Ordinances — What Constitutes. An ordinance which expires by its own terms and applies only to a small district […]