DISPOSITIONS OF PETITIONS FOR REVIEW[†] , 123 Wn.2d 1026 (1993)

The Supreme Court of Washington. 1993 [†] Dispositions of Court of Appeals Commissioner rulings are identified by case names not in italic. In re Marriage of Pletz, No. 61227-7. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, November 22, 1993, 71 Wn. App. 699. Granted and dismissed May 12, 1994. State, Respondent, […]

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STATE v. MILAM, 156 Wn.2d 1028 (2006)

133 P.3d 474 State, Respondent, v. Milam, Petitioner. No. 77656-3.The Supreme Court of Washington. April 4, 2006. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 54556-6-I, May 23, 2005, 127 Wn. App. 1038. Denied

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STATE v. TETZLAFF, 161 Wn.2d 1007 (2007)

166 P.3d 1218 State, Respondent, v. Tetzlaff, Petitioner. No. 76018-7.The Supreme Court of Washington. September 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 [EDITOR’S NOTE: This case is unpublished as indicated by the issuing court.]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. 53729-6-I, August 9, 2004, 122 Wn. App. 1067. Denied.

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

158 P.3d 615 State, Respondent, v. Champion, Petitioner. No. 79082-5.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 [EDITOR’S NOTE: This case is unpublished as indicated by the issuing court.]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. 33476-3-II, August 8, 2006, 134 Wn. App. 483. Denied.

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STATE v. ZIEGENFUSS, 151 Wn.2d 1016 (2004)

State, Respondent, v. Ziegenfuss, Petitioner. No. 74555-2.The Supreme Court of Washington. April 6, 2004. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 51145-9-I, August 25, 2003, 118 Wn. App. 110. Denied April 6, 2004.

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STABBERT v. ATLAS IMP. DIESEL ENG. CO., 39 Wn.2d 789 (1951)

238 P.2d 1212 C.F. STABBERT et al., Appellants, v. ATLAS IMPERIAL DIESEL ENGINE COMPANY, Respondent.[1] No. 31789.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. December 20, 1951. [1] Reported in 238 P.2d 1212. [1] HUSBAND AND WIFE — COMMUNITY PROPERTY — SALE OR LEASE — FAILURE OF WIFE TO SIGN OR ACKNOWLEDGE — EFFECT. Where an […]

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COURTRIGHT CATTLE CO. v. DOLSEN CO., 94 Wn.2d 645 (1980)

619 P.2d 344 COURTRIGHT CATTLE COMPANY, Respondent, v. THE DOLSEN COMPANY, Respondent, JOHN B. COTTEN, ET AL, Petitioners. No. 46824.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. October 30, 1980. [1] Sales — Purchase for Value — Absence of Title — Effect. Under the Uniform Commercial Code, a purchaser for value without notice of prior claims […]

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TYLER v. TYLER, 65 Wn.2d 102 (1964)

395 P.2d 1021 GORDON L. TYLER, Respondent, v. NORMAN E. TYLER, Appellant.[*] No. 36933.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. October 22, 1964. [*] Reported in 395 P.2d 1021. [1] Automobiles — Negligence — Gross Negligence — Evidence — Sufficiency. There was sufficient evidence to support a jury’s finding of gross negligence on the part […]

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OROVILLE v. MINN. F. M. INS. CO., 72 Wn.2d 544 (1967)

434 P.2d 3 OROVILLE CORDELL FRUIT GROWERS, INC., Respondent, v. MINNEAPOLIS FIRE MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY et al., Appellants.[*] No. 39105.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. November 16, 1967. [*] Reported in 434 P.2d 3. [1] Appeal and Error — Findings of Fact — Review. A trial court’s findings of fact which are supported by […]

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GRUSSEMEYER v. HARPER, 187 Wn. 508 (1936)

60 P.2d 702 HENRY L. GRUSSEMEYER et al., Appellants, v. F.C. HARPER et al., Respondents, J. SUTHERLAND et al., Appellants. No. 26142. Department One.The Supreme Court of Washington. August 31, 1936. [1] CORPORATIONS (132) — LIMITATION OF ACTIONS (26) — ACTIONS BETWEEN SHAREHOLDERS AND OFFICERS OR AGENTS. Where charges of conspiracy, embezzlement, conversion and fraud […]

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

State, Respondent, v. Pierce, Petitioner. No. 83704-0.The Supreme Court of Washington. April 27, 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, No. 61776-1-I, September 8, 2009. Granted and remanded to the Court of Appeals.

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GOLSON v. CARSCALLEN, 155 Wn. 176 (1930)

283 P. 681 HARRY GOLSON et al., Respondents, v. JOHN DOE CARSCALLEN et al., Appellants. No. 22070. Department One.The Supreme Court of Washington. January 9, 1930. [1] JUDGMENT (45-1, 45-2) — BY DEFAULT — OPENING — EXCUSES FOR DEFAULT — DEFECTS IN PROCESS — MERITORIOUS DEFENSE. A default judgment should, on equitable principles, be vacated, […]

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FORBES v. AM. BLDG. MAINT. CO. W., 170 Wn.2d 157 (2010)

240 P.3d 790 CHERYL FORBES, Petitioner, v. AMERICAN BUILDING MAINTENANCE COMPANY WEST ET AL., Defendants, MARY SCHULTZ, Respondent. No. 82950-1.The Supreme Court of Washington.Argued June 29, 2010. Decided October 7, 2010. Page 158 [EDITORS’ NOTE: THIS PAGE CONTAINS HEADNOTES. HEADNOTES ARE NOT AN OFFICIAL PRODUCT OF THE COURT, THEREFORE THEY ARE NOT DISPLAYED.] Page 159 […]

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STATE v. CRENSHAW, 163 Wn.2d 1001 (2008)

180 P.3d 783 State, Respondent, v. Crenshaw, Petitioner. No. 80133-9.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. 34207-3-II, April 17, 2007, 138 Wn. App. 1007. Denied. Page 1002

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STATE v. LOWENTHAL, 183 Wn. 14 (1935)

48 P.2d 909 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. CHARLES LOWENTHAL, Appellant. No. 25571. Department One.The Supreme Court of Washington. August 12, 1935. [1] WITNESSES (89) — EXAMINATION — REDIRECT EXAMINATION — DRAWING OUT WHOLE OF CONVERSATION. Where accused interrogated a witness on cross-examination concerning the witness’ conversation with a third person, the state, on […]

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RODRIGUEZ v. CITY OF MOSES LAKE ET AL., 171 Wn.2d 1025 (2011)

257 P.3d 664 Rodriguez, Petitioner, v. City of Moses Lake et al., Respondents. No. 85650-8.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. 28727-1-III, November 30, 2010, 158 Wn. App. 724. Denied.

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DISPOSITIONS OF PETITIONS FOR REVIEW, 111 Wn.2d 1027 (1988)

The Supreme Court of Washington. State, Respondent, v. Bialkoski, Petitioner, No. 55549-4. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, August 19, 1988, 52 Wn. App. 1026. Denied November 29, 1988. State, Respondent, v. King, Petitioner, No. 55502-8. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 7983-0-III, August […]

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STATE v. CERRILLO, 149 Wn.2d 1017 (2003)

State, Petitioner, v. Cerrillo, Respondent. No. 73471-2.The Supreme Court of Washington. July 8, 2003. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 20386-7-III, October 3, 2002, 114 Wn. App. 259. Petition granted and case remanded to the Court of Appeals July 8, 2003.

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DENNY v. HYLAND, 162 Wn. 68 (1931)

297 P. 1083 MERLE WILSON DENNY, Appellant, v. IVAN L. HYLAND et al., Respondents. No. 22743. Department Two.The Supreme Court of Washington. April 10, 1931. [1] WILLS (85) — RIGHTS OF DEVISEES — CONSTRUCTION OF SPECIFIC DEVISES — PERPETUITIES — VIOLATION OF RULE. The rule against perpetuities is violated by a residuary devise to two […]

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STATE v. HALL, 131 Wn.2d 1004 (1997)

State, Respondent, v. Hall, Petitioner. State, Plaintiff, v. Thomas, Defendant. No. 64660-1.The Supreme Court of Washington. February 4, 1997. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, September 9, 1996, 83 Wn. App. 1009. Denied February 4, 1997.

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STATE v. ESTRELLA, 115 Wn.2d 350 (1990)

798 P.2d 289 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Appellant, v. FRANCIS LESTER ESTRELLA, Respondent. No. 55988-1.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. October 11, 1990. [1] Criminal Law — Punishment — Sentence — Outside Standard Range — Review — Adequacy of Reasons — Support in Record. Under RCW 9.94A.210(4)(a), a trial court’s reasons for imposing a […]

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STATE v. ASHBAUGH, 90 Wn.2d 432 (1978)

583 P.2d 1206 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. RICHARD E. ASHBAUGH, Petitioner. No. 45181.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. August 31, 1978. [1] Criminal Law — Review — Mandatory Filing Fee — Validity. The requirement of a fee for the filing of an appeal by a criminal defendant does not violate that portion […]

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HILL v. GREAT NORTHERN LIFE INS. CO., 186 Wn. 167 (1936)

57 P.2d 405 MARY HILL, Respondent, v. GREAT NORTHERN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY, Appellant. No. 25898. Department One.The Supreme Court of Washington. May 4, 1936. [1] INSURANCE (129) — RISKS AND CAUSES OF LOSS — ACCIDENT INSURANCE — EXTERNAL AND VISIBLE SIGNS OF INJURY. A policy of accident insurance excluding recovery for an injury in which […]

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STATE EX REL. PAC. COAST ELEV. CO. v. SUP’R CT., 169 Wn. 247 (1932)

13 P.2d 900 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, on the Relation of the Pacific Coast Elevator Company, et al., Plaintiff, v. THE SUPERIOR COURT FOR GARFIELD COUNTY et al., Respondents. No. 23870. Department Two.The Supreme Court of Washington. August 11, 1932. [1] PARTIES (55) — NONJOINDER OF PARTY DEFENDANT — WAIVER OF OBJECTIONS. In an action […]

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STATE v. HEWETT, 86 Wn.2d 487 (1976)

545 P.2d 1201 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. REGINALD L. HEWETT, ET AL, Appellants. No. 43706.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. February 11, 1976. [1] Criminal Law — Evidence — Deposition of Witness — Video Tape Recording — Validity. The use of a video tape deposition in a criminal trial is valid under […]

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JOLY v. MELLOR, 163 Wn. 48 (1931)

299 P. 660 A.V. JOLY, Respondent, v. R.M. MELLOR, doing business as System of Painless Dentistry, et al., Appellants. No. 22734. Department One.The Supreme Court of Washington. May 26, 1931. [1] PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS (10-1) — MALPRACTICE — NEGLIGENCE — EVIDENCE — SUFFICIENCY. The negligence of a dentist in extracting a tooth is a question […]

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STATE v. HAGAR, 154 Wn.2d 1033 (2005)

State, Respondent, v. Hagar, Petitioner. State, Respondent, v. Mehlhaff, Petitioner. Nos. 76776-9 and 77138-3.The Supreme Court of Washington. August 24, 2005. Petitions for review of decisions of the Court of Appeals, No. 52809-2-I, January 24, 2004, 126 Wn. App. 320 and No. 53930-2-I, February 14, 2005, 125 Wn. App. 1044. Cases consolidated and petitions for […]

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POFFENROTH v. POFFENROTH, 49 Wn.2d 235 (1956)

299 P.2d 207 ELAINE G. POFFENROTH, Appellant, v. LEON A. POFFENROTH, Respondent.[1] No. 33544.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. July 6, 1956. [1] Reported in 299 P.2d 207. [1] DIVORCE — CUSTODY OF CHILDREN — APPEAL — DISPOSITION OF CAUSE — REMAND FOR FURTHER PROCEEDINGS. Where, on appeal from an order changing the custody […]

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STATE v. STORM, 154 Wn.2d 1003 (2005)

State, Respondent, v. Storm, Petitioner. No. 76025-0.The Supreme Court of Washington. May 3, 2005. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, Nos. 28024-8-II, 28950-4-II, and 28314-0-II, August 17, 2004, 122 Wn. App. 1074. Denied.

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PREST v. ADAMS, 142 Wn. 111 (1927)

252 P. 686 AMANDA J. PREST, Respondent, v. T.H. ADAMS, Deputy Supervisor of Banking et al., Appellants. No. 20145. Department Two.The Supreme Court of Washington. January 24, 1927. [1] FRAUD (2) — DECEPTION CONSTITUTING — ELEMENTS — FIDUCIARY RELATIONS. A bank supervisor administering the estate of an insolvent bank does not stand in such a […]

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BENCHMARK LAND COMPANY v. CITY OF BATTLE GROUND, 146 Wn.2d 685 (2002)

49 P.3d 860 THE BENCHMARK LAND COMPANY, an Oregon limited liability company, Respondent v. CITY OF BATTLE GROUND, WASHINGTON, a municipal corporation of the State of Washington, Petitioner. No. 70659-0.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc.Oral Argument Date: September 13, 2001. Filed: July 11, 2002. Page 686 [EDITORS’ NOTE: THIS PAGE CONTAINS HEADNOTES. HEADNOTES ARE […]

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MAAG v. VOYKOVICH, 46 Wn.2d 302 (1955)

280 P.2d 680 ARMIN MAAG, Respondent, v. NICK VOYKOVICH et al., Appellants.[1] No. 33000.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. March 11, 1955. [1] Reported in 280 P.2d 680. [1] TORTS — WHAT LAW GOVERNS. The law of the place where a tort is committed controls the questions in connection with the act, the responsibility […]

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STATE v. HUNT, 160 Wn.2d 1001 (2007)

158 P.3d 614 State, Respondent, v. Hunt, Petitioner. No. 77601-6.The Supreme Court of Washington. May 1, 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. 23111-9-III, July 26, 2005, 128 Wn. App. 535. Denied. Page 1002

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IN RE ESTATE OF HENDRIX, 158 Wn.2d 1002 (2006)

In re Estate of Hendrix. In re Revocable Living Trust of Hendrix. Hendrix, Plaintiff, v. Hendrix, Defendant. Hendrix, Plaintiff, v. Estate of Hendrix et al., Defendants. Hall, Petitioner, v. Estate of Hendrix et al., Respondents. No. 78118-4.The Supreme Court of Washington. October 10, 2006. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, […]

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NEW AMSTERDAM CAS. CO. v. FRAZIER, 142 Wn. 230 (1927)

252 P. 703 NEW AMSTERDAM CASUALTY COMPANY, Respondent, v. P. FRAZIER et al., Appellants. No. 20139. Department Two.The Supreme Court of Washington. February 1, 1927. [1] APPEAL (386) — REVIEW — PARTIES ENTITLED TO ALLEGE ERROR — WAIVER OF OBJECTIONS. Error cannot be assigned upon a ruling that defendants had failed to sustain their original […]

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ODOM CO. v. KING COUNTY, 78 Wn.2d 505 (1970)

477 P.2d 6 ODOM COMPANY, Respondent, v. KING COUNTY, Appellant.[*] No. 40533.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. November 19, 1970. [*] Reported in 477 P.2d 6. [1] Taxation — Commerce — Tax on Interstate Commerce — Goods in Storage — Prohibition on Sale. Goods such as liquor, which are prohibited by law from being […]

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DEP’T OF REVENUE v. SCHAAKE PACKING CO., 100 Wn.2d 79 (1983)

666 P.2d 367 THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, Appellant, v. SCHAAKE PACKING COMPANY, INC., Respondent. No. 48701-4.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. July 21, 1983. [1] Taxation — Business and Occupation Tax — Agriculture Exemption — Integrated Business — Effect. The fact that agricultural products are grown or produced for sale as part of a […]

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LANGFORD v. DEPT. OF LABOR INDUSTRIES, 195 Wn. 412 (1938)

81 P.2d 277 BESSIE LANGFORD, Appellant, v. THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRIES, Respondent. No. 27117. Department One.The Supreme Court of Washington. July 12, 1938. [1] MASTER AND SERVANT — REMEDIES UNDER WORKMEN’S COMPENSATION ACT — APPEAL — REVIEW — TRIAL DE NOVO. On appeal from a judgment of the superior court affirming an order […]

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STATE v. HOMMEL, 161 Wn.2d 1002 (2007)

166 P.3d 719 State, Respondent, v. Hommel, Petitioner. No. 75995-2.The Supreme Court of Washington. September 5, 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. 53296-1-I, August 9, 2004, 122 Wn. App. 1065. Denied.

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STATE v. CLICK, 157 Wn.2d 1024 (2006)

142 P.3d 609 STATE, Respondent, v. CLICK, Petitioner. No. 78161-3.The Supreme Court of Washington. September 7, 2006. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 23312-0-III, November 29, 2005, 130 Wn. App. 1039. Denied.

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STATE v. FIFER, 135 Wn.2d 1007 (1998)

959 P.2d 125 State, Respondent, v. Fifer, Petitioner. No. 66319-0.The Supreme Court of Washington. June 3, 1998. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 15977-9-III, September 22, 1997. Denied June 3, 1998.

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GRANT v. LIBBY, McNEILL LIBBY, 145 Wn. 31 (1927)

258 P. 842 VERA GRANT, as Administratrix of the Estate of Dorothy Grant, Deceased, Appellant, v. LIBBY, McNEILL LIBBY et al., Respondents. No. 20667. Department Two.The Supreme Court of Washington. August 23, 1927. [1] DEATH (13, 14) — PERSONS ENTITLED TO SUE — BENEFICIARIES — DEPENDENCY. An action for wrongful death under Rem. Comp. Stat., […]

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STATE v. GARCIA-PEREZ, 129 Wn.2d 1018 (1996)

917 P.2d 576 State, Respondent, v. Garcia-Perez, Petitioner. No. 63808-0.The Supreme Court of Washington. June 4, 1996. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 18745-1-II, January 3, 1996. Denied June 4, 1996.

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STATE v. WARE, 129 Wn.2d 1007 (1996)

129 P.2d 917 State, Respondent, v. Ware, Petitioner. No. 63662-1.The Supreme Court of Washington. May 7, 1996. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, November 14, 1995, 79 Wn. App. 1045. Denied May 7, 1996.

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IN RE ADOPTION OF MOORE, 162 Wn.2d 1023 (2008)

178 P.3d 1033 In re Adoption of Moore. No. 80272-6.The Supreme Court of Washington. February 6, 2008. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 57557-1-I, April 30, 2007, 138 Wn. App. 276. Dispositions of Petitions for Review and Selected Motions for Discretionary Review. Denied.

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STATE EX REL. WEYERHAEUSER ETC. v. STATE ETC., 189 Wn. 56 (1937)

63 P.2d 494 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, on the Relation of Weyerhaeuser Timber Company, Respondent, v. THE STATE TAX COMMISSION et al., Appellants, EDWARD B. RAMEY et al., Respondents. No. 26441. En Banc.The Supreme Court of Washington. January 5, 1937. [1] TAXATION (95) — LEVY AND ASSESSMENT — PROCEEDINGS BY BOARD OF EQUALIZATION — RIGHT […]

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STATE v. LUCHESSI, 147 Wn. 71 (1928)

265 P. 160 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. JOHN LUCHESSI, Appellant. No. 20907. Department One.The Supreme Court of Washington. March 13, 1928. [1] INTOXICATING LIQUORS (53) — CRIMINAL LAW (123) — SEARCHES AND SEIZURES — ADMISSIBILITY OF EVIDENCE OBTAINED. A search warrant for the premises occupied by defendant is not invalidated by a mistake […]

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DISPOSITIONS OF PETITIONS FOR REVIEW[†] , 125 Wn.2d 1025 (1994)

The Supreme Court of Washington. [†] Dispositions of Court of Appeals Commissioner rulings are identified by case names not in italic. Moore, et al, Respondents, v. Macs, et al, Petitioners, No. 62231-1. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, August 23, 1994, 75 Wn. App. 1032. Denied February 9, 1995. State, […]

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DISPOSITIONS OF PETITIONS FOR REVIEW, 106 Wn.2d 1011 (1986)

The Supreme Court of Washington. DeLapp, Petitioner, v. Richter, Wimberly Ericson, P.S., et al, Respondents, No. 52812-8. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, May 13, 1986, 43 Wn. App. 1048. Denied July 8, 1986. Michigan Nat’l Bank, Petitioner, v. Olson, Respondent, No. 52814-4. Petition for review of a decision of […]

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GARBRICK v. FRANZ, 13 Wn.2d 427 (1942)

125 P.2d 295 EDWARD F. GARBRICK et al., Respondents, v. ANNETTA ADALINE FRANZ et al., Appellants.[1] No. 28571.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. May 2, 1942. [1] Reported in 125 P.2d 295. [1] LANDLORD AND TENANT — LEASES — EFFECT OF UNACKNOWLEDGED LEASE. An unacknowledged lease has no more force than an oral lease; […]

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BUTERBAUGH v. BOBO, 169 Wn.2d 1009 (2010)

Buterbaugh, Petitioner, v. Bobo et al., Respondents. No. 84287-6.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. 63002-4-I, December 28, 2009, 153 Wn. App. 1048. Denied.

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IN RE WARD, 39 Wn.2d 894 (1952)

239 P.2d 560 In the Matter of the Application of WILLIS WARD et al., for a Writ of Habeas Corpus.[1] No. 31749.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. January 17, 1952. [1] Reported in 239 P.2d 560. [1] PARENT AND CHILD — CUSTODY AND CONTROL OF CHILD — FACTORS CONSIDERED. In a case involving the […]

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STATE v. QUISMUNDO, 164 Wn.2d 499 (2008)

192 P.3d 342 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. RONALD STEVEN QUISMUNDO, Petitioner. No. 80195-9.The Supreme Court of Washington.Argued May 13, 2008. Decided September 11, 2008. Page 500 David L. Donnan and Lila J. Silverstein (of Washington Appellate Project), for petitioner. Janice E. Ellis, Prosecuting Attorney, and Thomas M. Curtis, Deputy, for respondent. STEPHENS, J. […]

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COLES v. McNAMARA, 136 Wn. 624 (1925)

241 P. 1 HARRISON COLES, Appellant, v. THOMAS F. McNAMARA et al., Respondents. No. 19549. Department One.The Supreme Court of Washington. December 1, 1925. APPEAL (349) — ASSIGNMENT OF ERRORS — FORM AND SUFFICIENCY. Rule of Court VIII, requiring each error relied on to be clearly pointed out and separately discussed, is not complied with […]

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TRAPP v. JACKELS, 159 Wn.2d 1018 (2007)

Trapp, Petitioner, v. Jackels et al., Respondents, No. 78897-9.The Supreme Court of Washington. April 4, 2007. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 52672-3-I, May 1, 2006. Denied.

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AIASSA v. AIASSA, 151 Wn. 468 (1929)

276 P. 547 CATERINA AIASSA, Appellant, v. JOSEPH AIASSA, Respondent. No. 21624. Department Two.The Supreme Court of Washington. April 11, 1929. [1] DIVORCE (71, 73) — ALIMONY — AMOUNT — AWARD OF SPECIFIC PROPERTY. In granting a divorce to a wife for nonsupport and cruelty, and making a practically even distribution of the smaller part […]

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STATE v. HEGENER, 166 Wn.2d 1039 (2008)

State, Respondent, v. Hegener, Petitioner. No. 83193-9.The Supreme Court of Washington. September 30, 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. 26344-4-III, April 30, 2009. Denied.

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KORESKI v. SEATTLE HDWE. CO., 17 Wn.2d 421 (1943)

135 P.2d 860 M.A. KORESKI, Respondent, v. SEATTLE HARDWARE COMPANY, Appellant.[1] No. 28689.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. April 3, 1943. [1] Reported in 135 P.2d 860. [1] WORKMEN’S COMPENSATION — REMEDIES UNDER ACT — STATUTORY PROVISIONS. Under the workmen’s compensation act, all civil causes of action for personal injuries sustained in an industrial […]

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SPEER v. CAMPBELL, 167 Wn. 544 (1932)

9 P.2d 1100 W.J. SPEER et al., Respondents, v. JAMES CAMPBELL et al., Appellants, WILL H. MORRIS et al., Defendants. No. 23338. Department Two.The Supreme Court of Washington. April 8, 1932. [1] PRINCIPAL AND AGENT (52, 63) — UNDISCLOSED AGENCY — LIABILITY TO THIRD PERSON — RATIFICATION OF ACTS OF AGENT — ACCEPTANCE OF BENEFITS. […]

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FRANCE v. PECK, 71 Wn.2d 592 (1967)

430 P.2d 513 G. CLELL FRANCE et al., Respondents, v. CLYDA A. PECK, JR., Appellant, THE WILSON MOTOR COMPANY, Respondent.[*] No. 38486.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. July 13, 1967. [*] Reported in 430 P.2d 513. [1] Negligence — As a Matter of Law. The question of negligence may be determined by the court […]

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STAATZ v. TUCKER, 191 Wn. 404 (1937)

71 P.2d 401 STANLEY W. STAATZ et al., Respondents, v. W.H. TUCKER et al., Appellants. No. 26685. Department One.The Supreme Court of Washington. September 8, 1937. [1] AUTOMOBILES — LIABILITY FOR NEGLIGENCE — FAILURE TO LOOK OUT — SIMULTANEOUS APPROACH — RIGHT OF WAY. The failure of the defendant to watch out for traffic on […]

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EISENBARTH v. HORN, 166 Wn.2d 1037 (2008)

Eisenbarth, Respondent, v. Horn, Petitioner. No. 83196-3.The Supreme Court of Washington. September 30, 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. 37156-1-II, May 5, 2009, 150 Wn. App. 1006. Denied.

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WILLIAMS v. STEAMSHIP MUT. ETC., 45 Wn.2d 209 (1954)

273 P.2d 803 DELBERT L. WILLIAMS, Appellant, v. STEAMSHIP MUTUAL UNDERWRITING ASSOCIATION, LIMITED, Respondent.[1] No. 32715.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. August 24, 1954. [1] Reported in 273 P.2d 803. [1] JUDGMENT — COLLATERAL ATTACK — WHAT CONSTITUTES. An attack upon a judgment in defense of an action to enforce it is a collateral […]

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STATE v. GARRISON, 118 Wn.2d 870 (1992)

827 P.2d 1388 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Petitioner, v. ARLETTA GARRISON, Respondent. No. 58481-8.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. April 23, 1992. [1] Searches and Seizures — Warrant — Affidavit — Misstatement or Misconduct — Omission — Test. When an affidavit submitted in support of a search warrant omits information relevant to a determination […]

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STATE v. LOGES, 171 Wn.2d 1025 (2011)

257 P.3d 665 State, Respondent, v. Loges, Petitioner. No. 85649-4.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. 28296-1-III, January 20, 2011, 159 Wn. App. 1030. Denied.

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WASHINGTON IMAGING SERV. v. THE DEPT. OF REVENUE, 171 Wn.2d 548 (2011)

252 P.3d 885 WASHINGTON IMAGING SERVICES, LLC, Respondent, v. THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, Petitioner. No. 84101-2.The Supreme Court of Washington.Argued January 27, 2011. Decided May 19, 2011. Page 549 [EDITORS’ NOTE: THIS PAGE CONTAINS HEADNOTES. HEADNOTES ARE NOT AN OFFICIAL PRODUCT OF THE COURT, THEREFORE THEY ARE NOT DISPLAYED.] Page 550 Appeal from the Superior […]

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STATE v. ROSAS-ROJAS, 161 Wn.2d 1002 (2007)

166 P.3d 719 State, Respondent, v. Rosas-Rojas, Petitioner. No. 75996-1.The Supreme Court of Washington. September 5, 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. 53109-3-I, August 9, 2004, 122 Wn. App. 1063. Denied.

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DISPOSITIONS OF PETITIONS FOR REVIEW[†] , 115 Wn.2d 1019 (1990)

The Supreme Court of Washington. [†] Dispositions of Court of Appeals Commissioner rulings are identified by case names not in italic. Clemmons, Petitioner, v. Fidler, et al, Respondents, No. 57345-0. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, May 24, 1990, 58 Wn. App. 32. Denied October 3, 1990. State, Respondent, v. […]

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IN RE JOHNSON, 81 Wn.2d 46 (1972)

499 P.2d 879 In the Matter of the Disciplinary Proceeding Against JERALD R. JOHNSON, an Attorney at Law. No. C.D. 5246.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. July 27, 1972. [1] Attorney and Client — Discipline — Disbarment — Grounds. The refusal of an attorney to properly disburse or account for funds entrusted to his […]

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STATE v. HAWKINSON, 165 Wn.2d 1031 (2009)

State, Respondent, v. Hawkinson, Petitioner. No. 82182-8.The Supreme Court of Washington. March 3, 2009. [EDITOR’S NOTE: This case is unpublished as indicated by the issuing court.] Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 25914-5-III, August 13, 2008. Denied

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GAGLIDARI v. DENNY’S RESTAURANTS, 117 Wn.2d 426 (1991)

815 P.2d 1362 RONDA GAGLIDARI, Respondent, v. DENNY’S RESTAURANTS, INC., Appellant. No. 56091-9.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. September 19, 1991. [1] Employment — Employee Policy Manual — Effect — Question of Law or Fact. Whether an employee handbook has the status of a contract between the employer and employee is a question of […]

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THORNTHWAITE v. GREATER SEATTLE R. I. CO., 160 Wn. 651 (1931)

295 P. 933 ED THORNTHWAITE, Respondent, v. GREATER SEATTLE REALTY AND IMPROVEMENT COMPANY et al., Appellants. No. 22408. Department Two.The Supreme Court of Washington. February 13, 1931. [1] CONTINUANCE (15, 18) — ABSENCE OF WITNESS — MATERIALITY — DILIGENCE. An affidavit for a continuance on account of the illness of a party defendant, claimed to […]

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STATE v. RAGAN, 157 Wn. 130 (1930)

288 P. 218 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. CLYDE RAGAN, Appellant. No. 22157. Department Two.The Supreme Court of Washington. May 27, 1930. [1] INTOXICATING LIQUORS (50) — OFFENSES — EVIDENCE — SUFFICIENCY — CREDIBILITY OF WITNESS — QUESTION FOR JURY. In a liquor prosecution, whether an under-cover witness for the state was successfully impeached […]

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SPORSEM v. FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF POULSBO, 133 Wn. 199 (1925)

233 P. 641 OLE ELIAS OLSON SPORSEM, Appellant, v. FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF POULSBO, Respondent. No. 18609. Department Two.The Supreme Court of Washington. February 26, 1925. EVIDENCE (95) — ADMISSIONS — CORPORATE OFFICERS OR AGENTS. Upon an issue as to the negligence of a bank in its care of safety deposit boxes, which were burglarized, […]

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ALBY v. BANC ONE FIN., 156 Wn.2d 367 (2006)

128 P.3d 81 SUSAN T. ALBY, Respondent, v. BANC ONE FINANCIAL, Petitioner. No. 75001-7.The Supreme Court of Washington.Argued January 13, 2005. Decided February 9, 2006. Page 368 [EDITORS’ NOTE: THIS PAGE CONTAINS HEADNOTES. HEADNOTES ARE NOT AN OFFICIAL PRODUCT OF THE COURT, THEREFORE THEY ARE NOT DISPLAYED.] Page 369 John Montgomery (of Waldo Schweda Montgomery, […]

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DRAGOS v. PLESE, 39 Wn.2d 521 (1951)

236 P.2d 1037 ANGELINE DRAGOS, Appellant, v. ANTONE E. PLESE et al., Respondents.[1] No. 31774.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. November 2, 1951. [1] Reported in 236 P.2d 1037. [1] VENDOR AND PURCHASER — RESCISSION BY PURCHASER — ACTIONS — FRAUD — EVIDENCE — BURDEN OF PROOF. In an action by a purchaser of […]

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GOH v. AM. PRESIDENT LINES, LTD., 156 Wn.2d 1008 (2006)

132 P.3d 146 Hock Guan Goh et al., Petitioners, v. Am. President Lines, Ltd. et al., Respondents. No. 77237-1.The Supreme Court of Washington. January 11, 2006. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 54555-8-I, May 2, 2005, 127 Wn. App. 1016. Denied.

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TALARICO v. FOREMOST INSURANCE, 105 Wn.2d 114 (1986)

712 P.2d 294 RODNEY J. TALARICO, Appellant, v. FOREMOST INSURANCE COMPANY, ET AL, Respondents. No. 50549-7.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. January 16, 1986. [1] Juveniles — Torts — Parental Immunity — Negligent Supervision — Ordinary Negligence. Parents are immune from liability for harm resulting from the supervision of their child if their conduct […]

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STATE EX REL. MURRAY v. YELLE, 182 Wn. 526 (1935)

47 P.2d 1034 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, on the Relation of E.K. Murray, Plaintiff, v. CLIFF YELLE, as State Auditor, Respondent. No. 25735. Department Two.The Supreme Court of Washington. July 23, 1935. [1] STATUTES (15) — SUBJECTS AND TITLES OF ACTS — AMENDING AND REPEALING ACTS. Where Rem. 1935 Sup., § 10761, amending the administrative […]

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STATE EX REL. O.W.W.S. CO. v. HOQUIAM, 155 Wn. 678 (1930)

286 P. 286, 287 P. 670 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, on the Relation of Oregon-Washington Water Service Company et al., Plaintiffs, v. THE CITY OF HOQUIAM et al., Respondents. THE CITY OF HOQUIAM, Respondent, v. OREGON-WASHINGTON WATER SERVICE COMPANY et al., Appellants. No. 22215. En Banc.The Supreme Court of Washington. March 17, 1930. [1] EMINENT […]

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IN RE MARRIAGE OF CARLSON, 158 Wn.2d 1014 (2006)

In re Marriage of Carlson. No. 78490-6.The Supreme Court of Washington. October 31, 2006. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 54632-5-I, February 17, 2006. Dispositions of Petitions for Review and Selected Motions for Discretionary Review. Denied.

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WILLIAMS v. THOMSON, 133 Wn. 291 (1925)

233 P. 305 A.V. WILLIAMS, Appellant, v. JOHN THOMAS THOMSON, Respondent. No. 18969. Department Two.The Supreme Court of Washington. March 4, 1925. MUNICIPAL CORPORATIONS (380, 389) — USE OF STREETS — AUTOMOBILES — VIOLATION OF ORDINANCE — EVIDENCE — SUFFICIENCY. Actionable negligence is established by proof that the defendant turned his automobile in the center […]

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PALMER v. JENSEN, 132 Wn.2d 193 (1997)

937 P.2d 597 PAMELA S. PALMER, Individually and as Guardian, ET AL., Petitioners, v. THOMAS JENSEN, ET AL., Respondents. No. 64058-1.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc.Argued March 25, 1997. Decided May 29, 1997. Page 194 TALMADGE, J., did not participate in the disposition of this case. Appeal from the Superior Court for Pierce County, […]

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STATE v. FARRELL, 163 Wn.2d 1013 (2008)

180 P.3d 1290 State, Respondent, v. Farrell, Petitioner. No. 80275-1.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. 25137-3-III, May 31, 2007, 138 Wn. App. 1058. Denied.

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CALLEN v. COCA COLA BOTTLING, 50 Wn.2d 180 (1957)

310 P.2d 236 MARSHALL K. CALLEN et al., Respondents, v. COCA COLA BOTTLING, INC., Appellant.[1] No. 34071.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. April 25, 1957. [1] Reported in 310 P.2d 236. [1] AUTOMOBILES — LIABILITY FOR INJURIES — EVIDENCE — PRESUMPTION OF AGENCY. Where it is admitted or proved that the defendant owned the […]

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CRISCUOLA v. ANDREWS, 82 Wn.2d 68 (1973)

507 P.2d 149 JACK CRISCUOLA, as Administrator, Respondent, v. HOWARD ANDREWS et al., Appellants. No. 42478.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. March 15, 1973. [1] Abatement and Revival — Death of Claimant — Instantaneous Death — Effect. A cause of action for a tort causing the instantaneous death of the victim survives under RCW […]

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REVIEW ORDERS, 145 Wn.2d 1010 (2001)

The Supreme Court of Washington. 2001. Mangouras, et al., Petitioners, v. Deputy, et al., Respondents, No. 71312-0. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, May 21, 2001, 106 Wn. App. 1025. Denied December 4, 2001. Kunkel, et al., Petitioners, v. Fisher, Respondent, No. 71313-8. Petition for review of a decision of […]

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STATE v. NELSON, 65 Wn.2d 189 (1964)

396 P.2d 540 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. REINHART HENRY NELSON, Appellant.[*] No. 37408.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. November 5, 1964. [*] Reported in 396 P.2d 540. [1] Criminal Law — Evidence — Confessions — Joint Defendants. The confession of one defendant charged jointly with another in the commission of a crime […]

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STATE v. DEPNER, 129 Wn.2d 1023 (1996)

919 P.2d 600 State, Respondent, v. Depner, Petitioner. No. 63912-4.The Supreme Court of Washington. July 10, 1996. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, February 18, 1996, 82 Wn. App. 1012. Denied July 10, 1996.

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STINSON v. STALLSMITH, 178 Wn. 383 (1934)

34 P.2d 1117 H.C. STINSON, Respondent, v. IVY S. STALLSMITH, Appellant. No. 25054. Department One.The Supreme Court of Washington. July 31, 1934. [1] ACCOUNT STATED (2, 3) — WHAT CONSTITUTES — ASSENT OF PARTIES — IMPLIED ASSENT. A letter stating one item of indebtedness of the writer and offering to settle that item and to […]

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DISPOSITIONS OF PETITIONS FOR REVIEW, 85 Wn.2d 1010 (1975)

The Supreme Court of Washington. Gazija, Respondent, v. Nicholas Jerns. Co., Petitioner, No. 43662. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, January 10, 1975, 12 Wn. App. 538. Granted May 23, 1975. In re Olson et al, Olson, Petitioner, v. Chase et al, Respondents, No. 43689. Petition for review of a […]

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STATE v. HANDLEY, 115 Wn.2d 275 (1990)

796 P.2d 1266 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. GARY JEROME HANDLEY, Petitioner. No. 56293-8.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. September 20, 1990. [1] Criminal Law — Punishment — Sentence — Matters Considered — Sources of Information. Under RCW 9.94A.370(2), a sentencing court may rely on any information which is admitted, acknowledged, or proved […]

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STATE v. SHOVE, 113 Wn.2d 83 (1989)

776 P.2d 132 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Petitioner, v. ARLISS YVONNE SHOVE, Respondent. No. 55315-7.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. July 13, 1989. [1] Statutes — Construction — Exclusion and Inclusion — In General. The inclusion of express exceptions in a statute indicates a legislative intent to exclude other possible exceptions. [2] Criminal Law […]

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IN RE HENRY MILL TIMBER CO., 29 Wn.2d 678 (1948)

188 P.2d 677 In the Matter of the Voluntary Dissolution of HENRY MILL TIMBER COMPANY. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, Appellant, v. J.G. DICKSON, as Receiver, Respondent.[1] No. 30409.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. January 15, 1948. [1] Reported in 188 P.2d 677. [1] APPEAL AND ERROR — REQUISITES — APPEAL BOND — NECESSITY. The […]

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STATE v. SHAPANSKY, 162 Wn.2d 1013 (2008)

175 P.3d 1094 State, Respondent, v. Shapansky, Petitioner. No. 79982-2.The Supreme Court of Washington. January 9, 2008. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 34044-5-II, March 8, 2007. Dispositions of Petitions for Review and Selected Motions for Discretionary Review. Denied.

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LARSE v. CAMPBELL, 186 Wn. 319 (1936)

57 P.2d 1246 VICTOR F. LARSE, Individually and as Administrator, et al., Appellants, v. D.D. CAMPBELL et al., Respondents. No. 25935. Department One.The Supreme Court of Washington. May 25, 1936. [1] RECORDS (4-1) — REGISTRATION OF TITLES TO LAND — TORRENS LAND ACT — EFFECT OF REGISTRATION. Under the Torrens act, Rem. Rev. Stat., § […]

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