DISPOSITIONS OF PETITIONS FOR REVIEW[†] , 125 Wn.2d 1017 (1994)

The Supreme Court of Washington. [†] Dispositions of Court of Appeals Commissioner rulings are identified by case names not in italic. State, Respondent, v. Stewart, Petitioner, No. 62108-0. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 29242-1-I. Denied January 5, 1995. State, Respondent, v. Rocha, Petitioner. In re Personal Restraint of […]

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IN RE BURNS, 194 Wn. 293 (1938)

77 P.2d 1025 In the Matter of the Petition of PETE E.F. BURNS for a Writ of Habeas Corpus. No. 26913. Department One.The Supreme Court of Washington. April 5, 1938. [1] DIVORCE — CUSTODY AND SUPPORT OF CHILDREN — STIPULATIONS AND AGREEMENT OF PARTIES — ENFORCEMENT OF ORDER — FOREIGN JUDGMENT OF DIVORCE. Where a […]

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CAMPBELL v. TICOR TITLE INS., 164 Wn.2d 1001 (2008)

Campbell et al., Petitioners, v. Ticor Title Ins. Co., Respondent. No. 80999-2.The Supreme Court of Washington. August 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 [EDITOR’S NOTE: This case is unpublished as indicated by the issuing court.]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. 25327-9-III, June 26, 2007, 139 Wn. App. 1033. Review Orders. Granted.

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CLOQUET v. DEPT. OF LABOR AND INDUSTRIES, 148 Wn. 229 (1928)

268 P. 602 AUGUST CLOQUET, Appellant, v. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRIES, Respondent. No. 21248. Department One.The Supreme Court of Washington. June 25, 1928. [1] MASTER AND SERVANT (121-2) — WORKMEN’S COMPENSATION — REMEDIES — REVIEW. Where, on appeal from an award of workmen’s compensation, the order is withdrawn and cancelled by agreement, and a […]

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STATE v. BROWN, 171 Wn.2d 1015 (2011)

249 P.3d 1029 State, Respondent, v. Brown, Petitioner. No. 85534-0.The Supreme Court of Washington. March 30, 2011. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 63607-3-1, October 25, 2010, 159 Wn. App. 1. Denied.

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TUENGEL v. STOBBS, 59 Wn.2d 477 (1962)

367 P.2d 1008 VIRGIL TUENGEL et al., Appellants, v. ARTHUR STOBBS et al., Respondents.[*] No. 35967.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. January 18, 1962. [*] Reported in 367 P.2d 1008. [1] NEGLIGENCE — EVIDENCE — RES IPSA LOQUITUR — APPLICATION — ACTION TRIED TO COURT. Res ipsa loquitur raises an inference of negligence which […]

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ALLISON v. HOUSING AUTHORITY, 118 Wn.2d 79 (1991)

821 P.2d 34 IRENE P. ALLISON, Petitioner, v. THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF SEATTLE, Respondent. No. 57962-8.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. December 12, 1991. [1] Civil Rights — Law Against Discrimination — Private Litigant — Role of Plaintiff. A plaintiff seeking damages for discrimination under RCW 49.60 acts as a private […]

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GAMS v. OBERHOLTZER, 50 Wn.2d 174 (1957)

310 P.2d 240 JOHN GAMS, JR., Respondent, v. GEORGE OBERHOLTZER, Appellant.[1] No. 33887.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. April 25, 1957. [1] Reported in 310 P.2d 240. [1] WITNESSES — IMPEACHMENT — SCOPE OF IMPEACHING EVIDENCE — PRIOR INCONSISTENT STATEMENT. An acknowledgment by a witness on cross-examination of a prior inconsistent statement is admissible […]

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BUNGALOW AMUSEMENT CO. v. SEATTLE, 148 Wn. 485 (1928)

269 P. 1043 BUNGALOW AMUSEMENT COMPANY, Appellant, v. THE CITY OF SEATTLE et al., Appellants. No. 21070. Department One.The Supreme Court of Washington. August 6, 1928. [1] MUNICIPAL CORPORATIONS (310) — POLICE POWER — NATURE AND SCOPE. Under our Constitutional and legislative grants of police power to cities of the first class, they have, within […]

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JOHN H. SELLEN CONSTR. v. REVENUE, 87 Wn.2d 878 (1976)

558 P.2d 1342 JOHN H. SELLEN CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, Respondent, v. THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, Appellant. ACACIA MEMORIAL PARK AND ACACIA MEMORIAL PARK PERMANENT CARE FUND, Respondent, v. THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, Appellant. KING COUNTY MEDICAL BLUE SHIELD, Respondent, v. THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, Appellant. OLYMPIA BREWING COMPANY, Respondent, v. THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, Appellant. BLUE […]

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SNOWFLAKE LAUNDRY CO. v. MacDOWELL, 52 Wn.2d 662 (1958)

328 P.2d 684 SNOWFLAKE LAUNDRY CO., Respondent, v. HUGH T. MacDOWELL et al., Appellants.[1] No. 34363.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. July 31, 1958. [1] Reported in 328 P.2d 684. [1] CONTRACTS — RESCISSION — ELECTION TO RESCIND — ACTS CONSTITUTING. A laundry did not elect to rescind a contract between it and the […]

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LIBBY v. PATTERSON, 129 Wn.2d 1020 (1996)

919 P.2d 599 Libby, Petitioner, v. Patterson, Respondent. No. 63900-1.The Supreme Court of Washington. July 9, 1996. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, January 17, 1996, 80 Wn. App. 1026. Denied July 9, 1996. Page 1021

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DISPOSITIONS OF PETITIONS FOR REVIEW, 105 Wn.2d 1005 (1985)

The Supreme Court of Washington. Public Utility District No. 1, Respondent, v. Eldorado Hills Utility Company, Petitioner, No. 52335-5. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 8264-1-II, November 27, 1985. Denied January 10, 1986. In re Marriage of Flannagan. In re Marriage of Bossart, No. 52337-1. Petition for review of […]

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COPELAND v. NORTH COAST TRANSPORT. CO., 169 Wn. 84 (1932)

13 P.2d 65 JULIA COPELAND, Respondent, v. NORTH COAST TRANSPORTATION COMPANY, Appellant. No. 23835. Department One.The Supreme Court of Washington. July 27, 1932. [1] APPEAL AND ERROR (281) — RECORD — STATEMENT OF FACTS — INCORPORATING INSTRUCTIONS REFUSED. Error cannot be assigned on the refusal to give requested instructions embodied in a statement of facts, […]

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LUNDGREN v. WHITNEY’S INC., 94 Wn.2d 91 (1980)

614 P.2d 1272 ALAN L. LUNDGREN, ET AL, Respondents, v. WHITNEY’S INC., Appellant. No. 46703.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. July 31, 1980. [1] Courts — Common Law — Alteration — In General. A rule of law which originated in the common law and which has not been made the subject of a legislative […]

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MOOHR v. VICTORIA INVESTMENT CO., 146 Wn. 251 (1927)

262 P. 643 LINNE MOOHR, Respondent, v. VICTORIA INVESTMENT COMPANY, Appellant. No. 20805. Department Two.The Supreme Court of Washington. January 3, 1927. [1] NEGLIGENCE (33) — EVIDENCE — PRESUMPTIONS — RES IPSA LOQUITUR. The doctrine of res ipsa loquitur applies, in a proper case, although it is not shown that the plaintiff was free from […]

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FRANKS SON, INC. v. STATE, 136 Wn.2d 737 (1998)

966 P.2d 1232 FRANKS SON, INC., ET AL., Appellants, v. THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, ET AL., Respondents. No. 65255-4.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc.Argued February 11, 1998. Decided November 12, 1998. [EDITORS’ NOTE: THIS PAGE CONTAINS HEADNOTES. HEADNOTES ARE NOT AN OFFICIAL PRODUCT OF THE COURT, THEREFORE THEY ARE NOT DISPLAYED.] Page 738 [EDITORS’ […]

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STATE v. GILES, 160 Wn.2d 1006 (2007)

158 P.3d 615 State, Respondent, v. Giles, Petitioner. No. 78700-0.The Supreme Court of Washington. May 2, 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. 33027-0-II, May 2, 2006, 132 Wn. App. 738. Denied.

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STATE v. LAW, 154 Wn.2d 85 (2005)

110 P.3d 717 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. ANGELA MARIE LAW, Petitioner. No. 74390-8.The Supreme Court of Washington.Argued September 23, 2004. Decided April 21, 2005. Page 86 [EDITORS’ NOTE: THIS PAGE CONTAINS HEADNOTES. HEADNOTES ARE NOT AN OFFICIAL PRODUCT OF THE COURT, THEREFORE THEY ARE NOT DISPLAYED.] Page 87 [EDITORS’ NOTE: THIS PAGE CONTAINS […]

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DISPOSITIONS OF PETITIONS FOR REVIEW, 108 Wn.2d 1010 (1987)

The Supreme Court of Washington. Casa del Rey, et al, Respondents, v. Hart, et al, Defendants, Parmerter, Petitioner, No. 53689-9. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, February 18, 1987, 46 Wn. App. 809. Granted May 5, 1987. Stanley, Respondent, v. Safeco Ins. Co. of Am., Petitioner, No. 53670-8. Petition for […]

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DISPOSITIONS OF PETITIONS FOR REVIEW[†] , 124 Wn.2d 1024 (1994)

The Supreme Court of Washington. [†] Dispositions of Court of Appeals Commissioner rulings are identified by case names not in italic. State, Respondent, v. Etheredge, Petitioner, No. 61683-3. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 17147-3-II, April 4, 1994. Denied September 8, 1994. State, Respondent, v. Tirado, Petitioner, No. 61701-5. […]

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ENSLEY v. PITCHER, 168 Wn.2d 1028 (2010)

Ensley, Petitioner, v. Pitcher et al., Respondents. No. 83950-6.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, Nos. 61537-8-I and 61723-1-I, November 2, 2009, 152 Wn. App. 891. Denied.

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STATE v. TWITTY, 170 Wn.2d 1026 (2011)

249 P.3d 182 State, Respondent, v. Twitty, Petitioner. No. 85136-1.The Supreme Court of Washington. February 1, 2011. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 38539-2-II, September 14, 2010, 157 Wn. App. 1057. Denied.

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DISPOSITIONS OF PETITIONS FOR REVIEW[†] , 127 Wn.2d 1023 (1995)

The Supreme Court of Washington. 1995 [†] Dispositions of Court of Appeals Commissioner rulings are identified by case names not in italic. Ross, et al., Respondents, v. Hansen, et al., Petitioners, No. 63109-3. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, May 15, 1995, 77 Wn. App. 1084. Denied November 1, 1995. […]

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BANDER v. WASH. BLUES SOC’Y, 167 Wn.2d 1010 (2009)

220 P.3d 207 Bander, Petitioner, v. Wash. Blues Soc’y, Respondent. Nos. 83257-9 and 83258-7.The Supreme Court of Washington. December 1, 2009. [EDITOR’S NOTE: This case is unpublished as indicated by the issuing court.] Petition for review together with a motion for discretionary review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 61613-7-I, January 20, […]

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STATE v. PETERSON, 90 Wn.2d 423 (1978)

585 P.2d 66 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Appellant, v. EDWARD G. PETERSON, Respondent. No. 44834.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. August 31, 1978. [1] Criminal Law — Trial — Time of Trial — Dismissal for Delay — Failure To Hold Preliminary Hearing. When a defendant is charged with a crime by information or justice […]

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WILBECK v. CONWAY, 141 Wn. 250 (1926)

251 P. 282 FRANCIS JOSEPH WILBECK et al., Appellants, v. GARLAND D. CONWAY et al., Respondents. No. 20159. Department Two.The Supreme Court of Washington. December 10, 1926. [1] HUSBAND AND WIFE (81) — COMMUNITY DEBT — CONTRACT OF WIFE — LIABILITY. One contracting with a married woman, knowing that she had no authority to bind […]

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WOODARD v. CARPENTER, 31 Wn.2d 271 (1948)

195 P.2d 983 TROY WOODARD et al., Respondents, v. ADA GOOLEY CARPENTER, Appellant.[1] No. 30484.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. August 3, 1948. [1] Reported in 195 P.2d 983. [1] TENANCY IN COMMON — MUTUAL RIGHTS, DUTIES, AND LIABILITIES OF COTENANTS — ENCUMBRANCES. Cotenants are in duty bound to keep the property free from […]

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ADAMS v. MIGNON, 197 Wn. 293 (1938)

84 P.2d 1016 V.P. ADAMS et al., Respondents, v. OLIVE B. MIGNON et al., Defendants, LOUIS C. MIGNON et al., Appellants. No. 27083. Department Two.The Supreme Court of Washington. December 9, 1938. [1] PRINCIPAL AND AGENT — REVOCATION OF POWER OF ATTORNEY — STATUTORY PROVISIONS. Rem. Rev. Stat., § 10596-8, providing that a power of […]

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HERR v. BRAKEFIELD, 50 Wn.2d 593 (1957)

314 P.2d 397 FRANK HERR et al., Appellants, v. CHESTER J. BRAKEFIELD et al., Respondents.[1] No. 33898.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. July 11, 1957. [1] Reported in 314 P.2d 397. [1] PARTNERSHIP — ACTIONS AGAINST PARTNERS — ACTS WITHIN SCOPE OF PARTNERSHIP BUSINESS — EVIDENCE — SUFFICIENCY. In an action against partners in […]

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SWEENY v. SWEENY, 52 Wn.2d 337 (1958)

324 P.2d 1096 STEPHANIE L. SWEENY, Appellant, v. CLARENCE SWEENY, Respondent.[1] No. 34373.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. May 8, 1958. [1] Reported in 324 P.2d 1096. [1] TRIAL — REOPENING OF CASE — DISCRETION OF COURT. The granting of a motion to reopen a case for the purpose of taking additional testimony rests […]

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DAVIES v. METROPOLITAN LIFE INS. CO., 189 Wn. 138 (1937)

63 P.2d 529 MOZELLA E. DAVIES, Appellant, v. METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY et al., Respondents. No. 26386. Department One.The Supreme Court of Washington. January 6, 1937. [1] HUSBAND AND WIFE (49) — PUBLIC LANDS (17) — COMMUNITY PROPERTY — ACQUIRED BY GRANT OR ENTRY — HOMESTEAD — DEATH — RIGHTS ACQUIRED. The status of a […]

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STATE EX REL. COLUMBIA ETC. CO. v. SUP. CT., 1 Wn.2d 379 (1939)

96 P.2d 248 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, on the Relation of Columbia Broadcasting Company, Plaintiff, v. THE SUPERIOR COURT FOR KING COUNTY, J.T. Ronald, Judge, Respondent.[1] No. 27714.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. November 18, 1939. [1] Reported in 96 P.2d 248. [1] PROCESS — REQUISITES AND VALIDITY — SERVICE UPON FOREIGN CORPORATIONS — […]

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STATE EX REL. HOLCOMB v. ARMSTRONG, 39 Wn.2d 860 (1952)

239 P.2d 545 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, on the Relation of Maurice S. Holcomb, as Guardian ad Litem, Appellant, v. GRANT ARMSTRONG et al., Respondents.[1] No. 31857.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. January 10, 1952. [1] Reported in 239 P.2d 545. [1] CONSTITUTIONAL LAW — CIVIL RIGHTS — RELIGIOUS FREEDOM. The right of religious […]

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EGAN v. MORRIS, 77 Wn.2d 934 (1970)

468 P.2d 681 JOHN V. EGAN et al., Appellants, v. RICHARD L. MORRIS et al., Respondents.[*] No. 40366.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. April 30, 1970 [*] Reported in 468 P.2d 681. [1] Negligence — Proximate Cause — Necessity. A breach of a statutory or common law duty is not actionable unless a sufficiently […]

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STATE v. LaCAZE, 95 Wn.2d 760 (1981)

630 P.2d 436 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. FRED WILLIAM LACAZE, Appellant. No. 47294-7.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. July 2, 1981. [1] Parent and Child — Kidnapping — Restraint of Children — Imprisonment — Escape — Effect. A parent cannot be found guilty of the crime of second degree kidnapping of his […]

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GRANGE INSURANCE v. STATE, 110 Wn.2d 752 (1988)

757 P.2d 933 GRANGE INSURANCE ASSOCIATION, Respondent, v. THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, ET AL, Defendants, THE STATE OF IDAHO, Petitioner. No. 54634-7.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. June 16, 1988. [1] Courts — Jurisdiction — Nonresidents — Due Process — Purposeful Minimum Contacts — Necessity. Due process prohibits the assertion of jurisdiction over a […]

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STATE v. BANTAM, 163 Wn. 598 (1931)

1 P.2d 861 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. J.D. BANTAM, Appellant. No. 23224. Department One.The Supreme Court of Washington. July 23, 1931. [1] CRIMINAL LAW (123) — INTOXICATING LIQUORS (53) — EVIDENCE WRONGFULLY OBTAINED — SEARCHES — ANONYMOUS INFORMATION — PROBABLE CAUSE. Anonymous information, unsupported by other facts within the knowledge of the officer, […]

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RHODES v. LABOR INDUSTRIES, 103 Wn.2d 895 (1985)

700 P.2d 729 WAYNE G. RHODES, ET AL, Respondents, v. THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRIES, Appellant. No. 51140-3.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. May 30, 1985. [1] Admiralty — Industrial Insurance — Finality of Award — Pending Maritime Claim — Effect. Under RCW 51.12.100, which requires a recipient of industrial insurance to repay […]

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DISPOSITIONS OF PETITIONS FOR REVIEW, 111 Wn.2d 1007 (1988)

The Supreme Court of Washington. Puget Sound Serv. Corp., Petitioner, v. Dalarna Management Corp., et al, Respondents, No. 55188-0. Petition for review of a `ecision of the Court of Appeals, April 25, 1988, 51 Wn. App. 209. Denied September 1, 1988. State, Respondent, v. Nedergard, Petitioner, No. 55204-5. Petition for review of a decision of […]

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STATE v. CUNNINGHAM, 166 Wn.2d 1004 (2009)

208 P.3d 1123 State, Respondent, v. Cunningham, Petitioner. No. 82564-5.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. 36481-6-II, November 12, 2008, 147 Wn. App. 1023. Denied.

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LOWRY v. DEPT. OF LABOR IND., 21 Wn.2d 538 (1944)

151 P.2d 822 LILA N. LOWRY, Respondent, v. THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRIES, Appellant.[1] No. 29267.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. September 21, 1944. [1] Reported in 151 P.2d 822. [1] WORKMEN’S COMPENSATION — WAIVER OF RIGHT TO CLAIM COMPENSATION — ELECTION TO SUE THIRD PERSON — LIABILITY FOR DEFICIENCY. Under Rem. Rev. […]

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STATE v. LEECH, 114 Wn.2d 700 (1990)

790 P.2d 160 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Petitioner, v. CLYDE DALE LEECH, Respondent. No. 56535-0.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. May 3, 1990. [1] Homicide — Felony Murder — Causation — Negligence of Victim. The fact that a victim may have been negligent and the negligence was not specifically foreseeable at the time the […]

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STATE v. ROBBINS, 25 Wn.2d 110 (1946)

169 P.2d 246 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. BROWNING ROBBINS, Appellant.[1] No. 29790.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. May 22, 1946. [1] Reported in 169 P.2d 246. [1] ROBBERY — AIDING AND ABETTING — EVIDENCE — SUFFICIENCY. In a prosecution for aiding and abetting in the robbery of a drug store, evidence reviewed […]

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FARMERS INS. v. VUE, 167 Wn.2d 1015 (2009)

220 P.3d 209 Farmers Ins. Co. of Wash., Respondent, v. Vue, Defendant, Aaseby et al., Petitioners. No. 83464-4.The Supreme Court of Washington. December 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. 26353-3-III, July 7, 2009, 151 Wn. […]

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GRANTON v. WASH. STATE LOTTERY COMM’N, 164 Wn.2d 1018 (2008)

Granton, Petitioner, v. Wash. State Lottery Comm’n, Respondent. No. 81451-1.The Supreme Court of Washington. September 4, 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. 35778-0-II, February 20, 2008, 143 Wn. App. 225. Review Orders. Denied.

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DISPOSITIONS OF PETITIONS FOR REVIEW, 107 Wn.2d 1012 (1986)

The Supreme Court of Washington. United Pac. Ins. Co., Petitioner, v. Larsen, et al, Respondents, No. 53074-2. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, July 28, 1986, 44 Wn. App. 529. Denied October 30, 1986. Shinn, et al, Respondents, v. Thrust IV, Inc., Petitioner, No. 53087-4. Petition for review of a […]

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IN RE TERMINATION OF BLACKBURN, 168 Wn.2d 1006 (2010)

227 P.3d 1277 In re Termination of Blackburn. No. 83838-1.The Supreme Court of Washington. February 10, 2010. [EDITOR’S NOTE: This case is unpublished as indicated by the issuing court.] Motion for discretionary review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, Nos. 28234-1-III, 28235-0-III, and 28236-8-III, October 2, 2009. Dispositions of Petitions for Review and […]

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BALL v. PACIFIC COAST RAILROAD CO., 182 Wn. 221 (1935)

46 P.2d 391 LEONARD BALL, a Minor, by Ira Ball, his Guardian ad Litem, Appellant, v. PACIFIC COAST RAILROAD COMPANY, Respondent. No. 25469. Department One.The Supreme Court of Washington. June 17, 1935. [1] INFANTS (19) — PARENT AND CHILD (11) — ACTIONS — BY GUARDIAN AD LITEM — RECOVERY OF MEDICAL EXPENSES — EMANCIPATION. In […]

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STATE v. FAIRFIELD, 143 Wn. 355 (1927)

255 P. 661 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. EDWARD FAIRFIELD, Appellant, LEW FAIRFIELD et al., Defendants. No. 19953. En Banc.The Supreme Court of Washington. April 18, 1927. [1] INTOXICATING LIQUORS (49) — OFFENSES — JOINTIST — REPUTATION OF PLACE — EVIDENCE — ADMISSIBILITY. In a prosecution of a jointist, evidence of the reputation of […]

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AVERILL v. FARMERS INS. CO. OF WASH., 169 Wn.2d 1017 (2010)

Averill, Petitioner, v. Farmers Ins. Co. of Wash., Respondent. No. 84462-3.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. 62767-8-1, March 15, 2010, 155 Wn. App. 106. Denied.

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IN RE ROBINSON’S ESTATE, 149 Wn. 307 (1928)

270 P. 1020 In the Matter of the Estate of FRANCENA ROBINSON, Deceased. No. 21297. Department One.The Supreme Court of Washington. October 9, 1928. [1] WILLS (22-2) — REVOCATION — DESTROYING — PRESUMPTIONS — REBUTTAL — BURDEN OF PROOF. Where it is shown that decedent executed a will and deposited it in a safety deposit […]

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STATE v. BROWN, 168 Wn.2d 1013 (2010)

227 P.2d 852 State, Respondent, v. Brown, Petitioner. No. 83692-2.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. 37979-1-II, September 9, 2009, 152 Wn. App. 1009. Denied.

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STATE v. McDONALD, 153 Wn.2d 1014 (2005)

State, Respondent, v. McDonald, Petitioner. No. 75701-1.The Supreme Court of Washington. February 1, 2005. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 50206-9-I, May 24, 2004, 121 Wn. App. 1048. Denied.

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MCLEAN v. MCLEAN, 132 Wn.2d 301 (1997)

937 P.2d 602 In the Matter of the Marriage of KENNETH EUGENE MCLEAN, SR., Petitioner, and TERRI L. MCLEAN, Respondent. No. 64045-9.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. June 5, 1997. Page 302 ALEXANDER and SANDERS, JJ., dissent by separate opinion. Appeal from the Superior Court for Whitman County, No. 94-3-00038-3, Wallis W. Friel, J., […]

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LAKE v. WOODCREEK HOMEOWNERS ASSOC., 168 Wn.2d 694 (2010)

229 P.3d 791 SANDRA LAKE, Respondent, v. WOODCREEK HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION ET AL., Petitioners. No. 81873-8.The Supreme Court of Washington.Argued October 29, 2009. Decided April 15, 2010. Page 695 [EDITORS’ NOTE: THIS PAGE CONTAINS HEADNOTES. HEADNOTES ARE NOT AN OFFICIAL PRODUCT OF THE COURT, THEREFORE THEY ARE NOT DISPLAYED.] Page 696 [EDITORS’ NOTE: THIS PAGE CONTAINS […]

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STATE v. STURGIS, 165 Wn.2d 1014 (2009)

State, Respondent, v. Sturgis, Petitioner. No. 81880-1.The Supreme Court of Washington. January 6, 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. 36135-3-II, June 3, 2008, 144 Wn. App. 1051. Denied.

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IN RE P’SHIP OF RHONE, 163 Wn.2d 1057 (2008)

In re P’ship of Rhone. No. 81084-2.The Supreme Court of Washington. July 9, 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. 25258-2-III, September 6, 2007, 140 Wn. App. 600. Denied.

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REVIEW ORDERS, 145 Wn.2d 1016 (2002)

The Supreme Court of Washington. 2002. City of Everett, Respondent, v. Schroeder, Petitioner, No. 71604-8. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, June 25, 2001, 106 Wn. App. 850. Consolidated with Nos. 71487-8 and 71488-6 and petition for review granted January 8, 2002. State, Respondent, v. Alexander, Petitioner, No. 71234-4. Petition […]

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STATE v. MILLER, 166 Wn.2d 1029 (2009)

217 P.3d 337 State, Petitioner, v. Miller, Respondent. No. 83044-4.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. 37242-8-II, January 13, 2009, 148 Wn. App. 1010. Denied.

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STATE v. HUDSON, 124 Wn.2d 107 (1994)

874 P.2d 160 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Petitioner, v. DAVID, C. HUDSON, Respondent. No. 60482-7.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. June 9, 1994. [1] Searches and Seizures — Stop and Frisk — Protective Search — Validity — Test. When making an investigative stop, a police officer may frisk the person for weapons if there […]

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STATE v. HUFF, 76 Wn.2d 577 (1969)

458 P.2d 180 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respojdent, v. KATHERINE LOUISE HUFF, Appellant.[*] No. 40021.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. August 28, 1969. [*] Reported in 458 P.2d 180. [1] Homicide — Evidence — Absence of Intent — Requirements. Evidence of a lack of intent to kill because of a “mental blackout” may be […]

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ABBENHAUS v. YAKIMA, 89 Wn.2d 855 (1978)

576 P.2d 888 JAMES I. ABBENHAUS, ET AL, Appellants, v. THE CITY OF YAKIMA, Respondent. No. 44339.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. March 30, 1978. [1] Taxation — Utility Services — LID — Protest — Judicial Review — “Fundamentally Wrong.” An LID assessment is “founded on a fundamentally wrong basis” for purposes of judicial […]

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STATE EX REL. McMICHAEL v. FOX, 132 Wn.2d 346 (1997)

937 P.2d 1075 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, on the Relation of Nichole R. McMichael, Petitioner, v. LEON C. FOX, Respondent. No. 64324-5.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc.Argued March 26, 1997. Decided June 5, 1997. Page 347 Appeal from the Superior Court for Mason County, No. 90-5-00021-9, James B. Sawyer II, J., on October 20, […]

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S.W. WN. PROD. CREDIT ASS’N v. FENDER, 21 Wn.2d 349 (1944)

150 P.2d 983 SOUTHWEST WASHINGTON PRODUCTION CREDIT ASSOCIATION, Respondent, v. A.G. FENDER et al., Appellants.[1] No. 29156.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. August 11, 1944. [1] Reported in 150 P.2d 983. [1] UNITED STATES — GOVERNMENT AND POWERS — CORPORATIONS CONTROLLED BY UNITED STATES. A production credit association, organized under the farm credit act […]

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DISPOSITIONS OF PETITIONS FOR REVIEW, 130 Wn.2d 1005 (1996)

The Supreme Court of Washington. State, Respondent, v. Cox, Petitioner, No. 64208-7. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, May 2, 1996, 81 Wn. App. 1031. Denied October 2, 1996. Soaring Eagle Orchards, Inc., Petitioner, v. Thomas, et al., Respondents, No. 64209-5. Petition for review of a decision of the Court […]

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DISPOSITIONS OF PETITIONS FOR REVIEW, 90 Wn.2d 1017 (1978)

The Supreme Court of Washington. State, Respondent, v. Newton, Petitioner, No. 45502. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, November 14, 1977, 18 Wn. App. 1038. Denied August 25, 1978. Steele, Petitioner, v. Mountlake Terrace, Respondent, No. 45485. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, November 14, […]

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STATE v. VANGEN, 72 Wn.2d 548 (1967)

433 P.2d 691 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. DEAN ALLEN VANGEN, Appellant.[*] No. 39464.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. November 16, 1967. [*] Reported in 433 P.2d 691. [1] Forgery — Subjects of Forgery — Restaurant and Bar Checks. Restaurant and bar sales slips (denominated “restaurant checks” and “bar checks”) were instruments which […]

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SEARS, ROEBUCK CO. v. GRANT, 49 Wn.2d 123 (1956)

298 P.2d 497 SEARS, ROEBUCK AND COMPANY, INC., Appellant, v. THEODORE GRANT, Respondent.[1] No. 33470.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. June 14, 1956. [1] Reported in 298 P.2d 497. [1] EVIDENCE — OPINION EVIDENCE — QUALIFICATION OF WITNESS. A farmer who had raised wheat, though on a very limited scale, for six years, was […]

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FIRST NAT. BANK OF EAST PALESTINE v. PASCO, 138 Wn. 309 (1926)

244 P. 975, 246 P. 304 FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF EAST PALESTINE et al., Respondents, v. THE CITY OF PASCO et al., Defendants, ZOLLIE JAYNE et al., Appellants. No. 19501. Department Two.The Supreme Court of Washington. March 29, 1926. [1] TAXATION (151) — FORECLOSURE OF LIEN — NOTICE — SERVICE. Under Rem. Comp. Stat., § […]

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MOYER v. CLARK, 75 Wn.2d 800 (1969)

454 P.2d 374 MARTIN MOYER et al., Appellants, v. LeROY CLARK et al., Respondents.[*] No. 39419.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. April 24, 1969. [*] Reported in 454 P.2d 374. [1] Trial — Taking Case From Jury — Sufficiency of Evidence — In General. A challenge to the sufficiency of the evidence, whether it […]

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GAFFNEY v. SCOTT PUBLISHING CO., 35 Wn.2d 272 (1949)

212 P.2d 817 WILLIAM J. GAFFNEY, Appellant, v. SCOTT PUBLISHING COMPANY et al., Respondents.[1] No. 30989.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. December 14, 1949. [1] Reported in 212 P.2d 817. [1] LIBEL AND SLANDER — PLEADING — COMPLAINT — SPECIAL DAMAGES. Where the complaint in a libel action does not allege special damages, the […]

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HUMPHREY INDUS. v. CLAY ST. ASSOCS., 170 Wn.2d 495 (2010)

242 P.3d 846 HUMPHREY INDUSTRIES, LTD., Petitioner, v. CLAY STREET ASSOCIATES, LLC, ET AL., Respondents. No. 82687-1.The Supreme Court of Washington.Argued June 24, 2010. Decided November 10, 2010. Page 496 Appeal from the Superior Court, King County, No. 05-2-20201-7, Harry J. McCarthy, J. Page 497 David C. Spellman and Stanton P. Beck (of Lane Powell, […]

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TIERNEY v. YAKIMA COUNTY, 136 Wn. 481 (1925)

239 P. 248 T.J. TIERNEY et al., Appellants, v. YAKIMA COUNTY, Respondent. No. 19108. En Banc.The Supreme Court of Washington. November 16, 1925. WATERS AND WATER COURSES (24) — NATURAL WATER COURSES — WHAT CONSTITUTES — QUESTION FOR JURY. Whether a given course is a natural watercourse is a question of fact; and it is […]

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STATE v. SOU, 166 Wn.2d 1015 (2009)

210 P.3d 1020 State, Respondent, v. Sou, Petitioner. No. 82763-0.The Supreme Court of Washington. July 8, 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. 61204-2-I, January 20, 2009, 148 Wn. App. 1015. Denied.

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JOHNSTON v. MEDINA IMPROVEMENT CLUB, 10 Wn.2d 44 (1941)

116 P.2d 272 MAUD E. JOHNSTON, Appellant, v. MEDINA IMPROVEMENT CLUB, INC., Respondent.[1] No. 28272.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. August 12, 1941. [1] Reported in 116 P.2d 272. [1] JUDGMENT — BY DEFAULT — VACATION — AFFIDAVITS ON APPLICATION — REQUISITES AND SUFFICIENCY. Under Rem. Rev. Stat., § 412, the court may in […]

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STATE v. McDOWALL, 197 Wn. 323 (1938)

85 P.2d 660 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. J.K. McDOWALL, Appellant. No. 27238. Department Two.The Supreme Court of Washington. December 13, 1938. [1] CRIMINAL LAW — APPEAL — DECISIONS REVIEWABLE — INTERLOCUTORY ORDERS — DENIAL OF MOTION FOR CHANGE OF PLEA. An order denying defendant’s motion to withdraw his plea of guilty is not […]

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HADLEY v. SIMPSON, 14 Wn.2d 93 (1942)

127 P.2d 260 O.H. HADLEY, Appellant, v. TED E. SIMPSON, Respondent.[1] No. 28686.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. June 25, 1942. [1] Reported in 127 P.2d 260. [1] NEW TRIAL — GROUNDS — VERDICT CONTRARY TO EVIDENCE — POWER AND DUTY OF COURT. Even though the trial court is of the view that the […]

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ZAMORA v. MOBIL OIL, 104 Wn.2d 199 (1985)

704 P.2d 584 VALENTINE ZAMORA, ET AL, Appellants, v. MOBIL OIL CORPORATION, ET AL, Defendants, CAL GAS CORPORATION, Respondent. No. 51192-6.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. August 1, 1985. [1] Products Liability — Negligence — Duty To Inspect — Distributor. The distributor of an inherently dangerous product Page 200 who is involved only in […]

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ADOLPH v. HYUN, 136 Wn.2d 1029 (1998)

972 P.2d 464 Adolph, et al., Petitioners, v. Hyun, et al., Respondents. No. 66949-0.The Supreme Court of Washington. Denied December 1, 1998. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 42079-8-I, March 16, 1998.

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FISHERIES v. NEELEMAN, 163 Wn.2d 1004 (2008)

180 P.3d 783 New W. Fisheries, Inc., Petitioner, v. Neeleman et al., Respondents. No. 80256-4.The Supreme Court of Washington. March 4, 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. 55535-9-I, January 16, 2007, 136 Wn. App. 1038. Denied.

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CARY v. MASON COUNTY, 159 Wn.2d 1005 (2007)

Cary et al., Respondents, v. Mason County et al., Petitioners. No. 78769-7.The Supreme Court of Washington. January 31, 2007. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 32753-8-II, April 18, 2006, 132 Wn. App. 495. Denied.

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DISPOSITIONS OF PETITIONS FOR REVIEW, 93 Wn.2d 1015 (1979)

The Supreme Court of Washington. In re Marriage of Hayden, No. 46619. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, June 18, 1979, 23 Wn. App. 1048. Denied February 22, 1980. State, Respondent, v. Sinclair, Petitioner, No. 46658. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, July 23, 1979, […]

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BOEING AIRCRAFT CO. v. DEPT. LAB. IND., 22 Wn.2d 423 (1945)

156 P.2d 640 BOEING AIRCRAFT COMPANY, Appellant, v. THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRIES et al., Respondents.[1] No. 29388.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. February 24, 1945. [1] Reported in 156 P.2d 640. [1] WORKMEN’S COMPENSATION — PROCEEDINGS — APPEAL — RECORD — STATEMENT OF FACTS — NECESSITY. No statement of facts is necessary […]

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STATE EX REL. KALINA v. HINKLE, 160 Wn. 702 (1931)

295 P. 733 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, on the Relation of Jacob Kalina, Plaintiff, v. J. GRANT HINKLE, as Secretary of State, et al., Defendants. No. 22799. En Banc.The Supreme Court of Washington. January 30, 1931. Application filed in the supreme court September 23, 1930, for a writ of prohibition to prevent the secretary of […]

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IN RE HEIBERG, 171 Wn.2d 771 (2011)

257 P.3d 565 In the Matter of the Petition for the Recall of RICK HEIBERG, as Mayor of the Town of Coulee City. No. 85360-6.The Supreme Court of Washington.Argued March 31, 2011. Decided June 9, 2011. Page 772 [EDITORS’ NOTE: THIS PAGE CONTAINS HEADNOTES. HEADNOTES ARE NOT AN OFFICIAL PRODUCT OF THE COURT, THEREFORE THEY […]

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BANKS v. CRESCENT LBR. SHINGLE CO., 61 Wn.2d 528 (1963)

379 P.2d 203 BERTHA I. BANKS, Respondent, v. CRESCENT LUMBER SHINGLE CO., Appellant.[*] No. 36106.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. February 28, 1963. [*] Reported in 379 P.2d 203. [1] CONTRACTS — REQUISITES AND VALIDITY — CONDUCT OF OFFEREE — ACCEPTANCE OR COUNTEROFFER. The conduct of an offeree in changing some of the terms […]

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STATE v. BLACKBIRD, 150 Wn.2d 1004 (2003)

State, Respondent, v. Blackbird, Petitioner. No. 73771-1.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. September 30, 2003. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 20754-4-III, December 31, 2002, 114 Wn. App. 1076. Denied. Page 1005

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IN RE BELKNAP’S ESTATE, 12 Wn.2d 643 (1942)

123 P.2d 358 In the Matter of the Estate of CHARLES C. BELKNAP, Deceased. HENRY W. SEIBERT et al., Appellants, v. WALTER A. McCLURE, as Executor, et al., Respondents.[1] No. 28564.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. March 13, 1942. [1] Reported in 123 P.2d 358. [1] WILLS — CONSTRUCTION — SPECIFIC OR RESIDUARY BEQUEST. […]

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IN RE WILLIAMS’ ESTATE, 142 Wn. 637 (1927)

254 P. 236 In the Matter of the Estate of JOHN F. WILLIAMS, Deceased. No. 20433. Department Two.The Supreme Court of Washington. March 15, 1927. [1] WILLS (7) — TESTAMENTARY CAPACITY — EVIDENCE — SUFFICIENCY. The burden of proving insanity and want of capacity to make a will resting upon the contestants is not sustained […]

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PAPE v. ARMSTRONG, 47 Wn.2d 480 (1955)

287 P.2d 1018 EVA G. PAPE, Respondent, v. GRANT ARMSTRONG et al., Appellants.[1] No. 33248.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. September 22, 1955. [1] Reported in 287 P.2d 1018. [1] COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES — PROPERTY AND FUNDS — FUNDS TO PURCHASE OLD AGE ANNUITIES FOR EMPLOYEES — REPURCHASE — RIGHT TO PROCEEDS. Where the […]

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STATE v. KING, 171 Wn.2d 1005 (2011)

249 P.3d 183 State, Respondent, v. King, Petitioner. No. 82982-9.The Supreme Court of Washington. March 2, 2011. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 60753-7-1, March 9, 2009, 149 Wn. App. 1012. Dispositions of Petitions For Review and Selected Motions For Discretionary Review Denied.

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AID v. BOWERMAN, 132 Wn. 319 (1925)

232 P. 297 CATHERINE AID, Respondent, v. MILTON BOWERMAN et al., Appellants. No. 18810. Department One.The Supreme Court of Washington. January 9, 1925. HUSBAND AND WIFE (41) — ACTIONS — DEFENSES BY HUSBAND OR WIFE — COMPLAINT — CONSTRUCTION. Bearing in mind the rule that a default judgment cannot award relief in excess of the […]

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RIGHT-PRICE v. CONNELLS PRAIRIE COMM COUN, 146 Wn.2d 370 (2002)

46 P.3d 789 RIGHT-PRICE RECREATION, LLC, a Washington limited liability company, Respondent v. CONNELLS PRAIRIE COMMUNITY COUNCIL, a Washington non-profit corporation; PIERCE COUNTY RURAL CITIZENS ASSOCIATION, a Washington non-profit corporation; JON SALISBURY and JANE DOE SALISBURY, husband and wife; WILLIAM WRIGHT and JANE DOE WRIGHT, husband and wife; JOHN DOES 1-10 and JANE DOES 1-10, […]

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STATE v. BIRCH, 183 Wn. 670 (1935)

49 P.2d 921 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. C.A. BIRCH, Appellant. No. 25533. Department One.The Supreme Court of Washington. September 27, 1935. [1] HIGHWAYS (50) — USE FOR TRAVEL — CRIMINAL RESPONSIBILITY — EVIDENCE — ADMISSIBILITY — RECKLESS DRIVING. In a prosecution for reckless driving in “such a manner as to endanger or inconvenience […]

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SAULS v. SCHEPPLER, 57 Wn.2d 273 (1960)

356 P.2d 714 S.G. SAULS et al., Appellants, v. CLIFFORD K. SCHEPPLER et al., Respondents.[1] No. 34959.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. November 9, 1960. [1] Reported in 356 P.2d 714. [1] TRIAL — INSTRUCTIONS — CONSTRUCTION — CHARGE AS A WHOLE. In an action for personal injuries sustained by an invitee on the […]

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STATE v. KINGSLEY, 75 Wn.2d 552 (1969)

452 P.2d 545 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. GARY GRAY KINGSLEY, Appellant.[*] No. 39952.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. March 20, 1969. [*] Reported in 452 P.2d 545. [1] Searches and Seizures — Legal Entry — Objects in Plain View. Police officers who had answered a complaint of disturbing the peace and confirmed […]

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MUEHLER v. KELLOGG-PRESTON LOGGING CO., 151 Wn. 574 (1929)

276 P. 558 ALVIN MUEHLER, Plaintiff, v. KELLOGG-PRESTON LOGGING COMPANY, Defendant. DAVE DONALDSON et al., Appellants, v. PUGET SOUND NATIONAL BANK, Respondent. No. 21436. Department One.The Supreme Court of Washington. April 19, 1929. [1] LOGS AND LOGGING (46) — LIENS FOR STUMPAGE — EVIDENCE — SUFFICIENCY. Findings, upon claims filed with a receiver, that a […]

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