9 P.2d 74 LILIAN V. KLUGE, as Administratrix, Respondent, v. NORTHERN PACIFIC RAILWAY COMPANY et al., Appellants. No. 23368. En Banc.The Supreme Court of Washington. March 22, 1932. [1] RAILROADS (64, 71) — ACCIDENTS AT CROSSINGS — CONTRIBUTORY NEGLIGENCE — CARE IN GOING ON TRACKS — EVIDENCE — SUFFICIENCY. Contributory negligence in driving across a […]
Category: Washington Supreme Court Opinions
WITTERS v. COMMISSION FOR THE BLIND, 102 Wn.2d 624 (1984)
689 P.2d 53 LARRY WITTERS, Appellant, v. THE COMMISSION FOR THE BLIND, Respondent. No. 49673-1.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. October 4, 1984. [1] Constitutional Law — Freedom of Religion — Establishment Clause — Test. State aid affecting religious activities violates the establishment clause of the First Amendment unless it has a secular legislative […]
WALLIN v. CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND, 136 Wn.2d 1011 (1998)
966 P.2d 904 Wallin, Petitioner, v. City of Port Townsend, et al., Respondents. No. 66657-1.The Supreme Court of Washington. September 2, 1998. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, February 13, 1998, 89 Wn. App. 1017. Denied September 2, 1998.
POROPAT v. OLYMPIC PEN. MOTOR COACH CO., 163 Wn. 78 (1931)
299 P. 979 TONY POROPAT, Respondent, v. OLYMPIC PENINSULA MOTOR COACH COMPANY, INCORPORATED, et al., Appellants. No. 22764. Department Two.The Supreme Court of Washington. June 4, 1931. [1] PLEADING (107) — AMENDMENT OF COMPLAINT — DEFECTS AMENDABLE. Under the liberal rules of pleading, the court may allow a passenger’s complaint against a stage company for […]
DU PONT CELLOPHANE CO. v. KINNEY, 181 Wn. 140 (1935)
42 P.2d 441 DU PONT CELLOPHANE COMPANY, Respondent, v. A.H. KINNEY et al., Appellants, THE STATE OF WASHINGTON et al., Defendants. No. 25310. Department Two.The Supreme Court of Washington. March 16, 1935. [1] APPEAL AND ERROR (398) — REVIEW — PRESUMPTIONS — DECREE. In the absence of a statement of facts, it is presumed on […]
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 […]
AIRCRAFT RADIO IND. v. PALMER, 45 Wn.2d 737 (1954)
277 P.2d 737 AIRCRAFT RADIO INDUSTRIES, INC., Respondent, v. M.V. PALMER, INC., Appellant.[1] No. 32979.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. December 14, 1954. [1] Reported in 277 P.2d 737. [1] DEPOSITIONS — PERSONS WHOSE DEPOSITIONS MAY BE TAKEN — PARTIES. Under Rule of Pleading, Practice, and Procedure 26, a party is permitted to take […]
SCHMIDT v. CORNERSTONE INVESTMENTS, 115 Wn.2d 148 (1990)
795 P.2d 1143 PAUL H. SCHMIDT, ET AL, Appellants, v. CORNERSTONE INVESTMENTS, INC., ET AL, Defendants, CLIFFORD B. WEISS, ET AL, Respondents. No. 54882-0.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. August 23, 1990. [1] Compromise and Settlement — Settlement Agreement — Offset Against Judgment — Purpose. The purpose of the RCW 4.22.060(2) provision that when […]
STATE v. OPEL, 152 Wn.2d 1019 (2004)
State, Respondent, v. Opel, Petitioner. No. 75225-7.The Supreme Court of Washington. October 6, 2004. Petition for review of a decisiion of the Court of Appeals, No. 50988-8-I, December 22, 2003, 119 Wn. App. 549. Denied.
STATE v. PIERCE, 175 Wn. 523 (1933)
27 P.2d 1087 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. A.E. PIERCE, Appellant. No. 24590. Department Two.The Supreme Court of Washington. December 18, 1933. [1] CRIMINAL LAW (191) — TIME OF TRIAL AND CONTINUANCE — PHYSICAL CONDITION OF ACCUSED — DISCRETION OF COURT. Applications for continuance in a criminal case rest in the discretion of the […]
STATE v. RIVERA-FIGUEROA, 162 Wn.2d 1016 (2008)
State, Respondent, v. Rivera-Figueroa, Petitioner. No. 80024-3.The Supreme Court of Washington. February 5, 2008. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 57363-2-I, February 26, 2007, 137 Wn. App. 1022. Dispositions of Petitions for Review and Selected Motions for Discretionary Review. Denied.
GREENWOOD v. THE OLYMPIC, INC., 51 Wn.2d 18 (1957)
315 P.2d 295 EDWARD L. GREENWOOD et al., Respondents, v. THE OLYMPIC, INCORPORATED, Appellant.[1] No. 33987.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. September 12, 1957. [1] Reported in 315 P.2d 295. [1] NUISANCE — MUNICIPAL CORPORATIONS — CREATION OF NUISANCE BY MUNICIPAL ORDINANCE. A municipal ordinance may not make a thing a nuisance unless it […]
McCAW v. ADVANCE-RUMELY THRESHER CO., 158 Wn. 533 (1930)
291 P. 319 E.R. McCAW, as Executor, Appellant, v. ADVANCE-RUMELY THRESHER COMPANY, INCORPORATED, Respondent. No. 22384. Department One.The Supreme Court of Washington. September 22, 1930. [1] SALES (117, 118) — WARRANTIES — WAIVER OF BREACH — FAILURE TO GIVE NOTICE OF DEFECTS. The purchaser of two 1926 model Hillside combine harvesters must be held to […]
STATE v. BERGH, 64 Wn.2d 628 (1964)
393 P.2d 293 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Appellant, v. ROY H. BERGH et al., Respondents.[*] No. 37239.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. June 18, 1964. [*] Reported in 393 P.2d 293. [1] Eminent Domain — Nature of Proceedings — Judgments Involved. There cannot be a dismissal of a condemnation proceeding after the adjudication of […]
IN RE BET. OF COE, 172 Wn.2d 1001 (2011)
258 P.3d 685 In re Bet. of Coe. No. 85965-5.The Supreme Court of Washington. August 8, 2011. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 27520-5-III, March 24, 2011, 160 Wn. App. 809. Disposition of Petition for Review and Selected Motions for Discretionary Review Granted.
MANCINELLI v. BROWN, 22 Wn.2d 299 (1945)
155 P.2d 497 ANTONIO MANCINELLI et al., Appellants, v. CLYDE BROWN et al., Respondents.[1] No. 29450.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. February 2, 1945. [1] Reported in 155 P.2d 497. [1] APPEAL AND ERROR — REVIEW — FINDINGS. In a case tried to the court, the judgment will not be disturbed unless it can […]
SNYDER v. MUNRO, 106 Wn.2d 380 (1986)
721 P.2d 962 SID SNYDER, ET AL, Petitioners, v. RALPH MUNRO, as Secretary of State, ET AL, Respondents. No. 52715-6.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. July 10, 1986. [1] Judgment — Res Judicata — Elements. The doctrine of res judicata bars a later action if between the earlier and later actions there is an […]
PERSONAL RESTRAINT OF STANPHILL, 134 Wn.2d 165 (1998)
949 P.2d 365 In the Matter of the Personal Restraint of PARKER CHARLES STANPHILL, Respondent. No. 64729-1.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc.Argued September 17, 1997. Decided January 8, 1998. Page 166 MADSEN, J., concurs in the result only. Page 167 Christine O. Gregoire, Attorney General, and Erin M. Moore and John S. Blonien, Assistants, […]
IN RE FLATHERS’ ESTATE, 157 Wn. 84 (1930)
288 P. 231 In the Matter of the Estate of JOHN T. FLATHERS, Deceased. No. 22171. Department Two.The Supreme Court of Washington. May 26, 1930. [1] WILLS (85-1) — CONSTRUCTION OF SPECIFIC DEVISES — LAPSE — DISSOLUTION OF BENEFICIARY. A legacy to a church lapsed where the church was dissolved prior to the death of […]
STATE v. MAK, 105 Wn.2d 692 (1986)
718 P.2d 407 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. KWAN FAI MAK, Appellant. No. 49966-7.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. April 24, 1986. [1] Criminal Law — Trial — Argument of Prosecutor — Inconsistency. A factual inconsistency in a prosecutor’s arguments in separate trials arising out of the same criminal incident does not violate […]
STATE v. FOWLER, 156 Wn.2d 1009 (2006)
132 P.3d 147 State, Respondent, v. Fowler, Petitioner. No. 77161-8.The Supreme Court of Washington. January 11, 2006. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 31485-1-II, April 22, 2005. Denied.
KULL v. DEPT. OF LABOR IND., 21 Wn.2d 672 (1944)
152 P.2d 961 TOR W. KULL, Respondent, v. THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRIES, Appellant.[1] No. 29382.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. October 30, 1944. [1] Reported in 152 P.2d 961. [1] WORKMEN’S COMPENSATION — PROCEEDINGS TO SECURE — REHEARING — PETITION — WAIVER OF REQUIREMENTS. The statutory requirements as to the necessary contents […]
DISPOSITIONS OF PETITIONS FOR REVIEW[†] , 128 Wn.2d 1022 (1995)
The Supreme Court of Washington. [†] Dispositions of Court of Appeals Commissioner rulings are identified by case names not in italic. Clauson, Respondent, v. Department of Labor Indus., Petitioner, No. 63548-0. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, October 17, 1995, 79 Wn. App. 537 Granted March 12, 1996. State, Respondent, […]
BABCOCK v. STATE, 116 Wn.2d 596 (1991)
809 P.2d 143 RUDOLPH BABCOCK, ET AL, Appellants, v. THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent. No. 53376-8.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. April 4, 1991. [1] Judgment — Summary Judgment — Purpose — In General. The purpose of a summary judgment proceeding is to examine the sufficiency of legal claims and to narrow the issues. […]
KENNEWICK PUB. HOSP. DIST. v. POLLUTION CONTROL BD., 156 Wn.2d 1002 (2006)
128 P.3d 1239 Kennewick Pub. Hosp. Dist., Plaintiff, v. Pollution Control Hearings Bd. et al., Respondents. Kennewick Irrigation Dist. et al., Petitioners, v. Pollution Control Hearings Bd. et al., Respondents. No. 76985-1.The Supreme Court of Washington. January 10, 2006. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, Nos. 22741-3-III, 22742-1-III, and 22758-8-III, […]
IN RE KIRCHEN, 83 Wn.2d 727 (1974)
522 P.2d 188 In the Matter of the Disciplinary Proceeding Against EDWARD F. KIRCHEN, an Attorney at Law. No. C.D. 6039.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. May 16, 1974. [1] Attorney and Client — Discipline — Disbarment — Misuse of Funds. Misuse or misappropriation of funds entrusted to the care of an attorney is […]
STATE v. COOK, 84 Wn.2d 342 (1974)
525 P.2d 761 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Petitioner, v. VINA S. COOK, Respondent. No. 42928.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. August 29, 1974. [1] Attorney and Client — Admission to Practice — Power of Courts. The judicial branch of state government is vested exclusively with the authority to determine who may appear as legal […]
SHOREWOOD, INC. v. STANDRING, 19 Wn.2d 627 (1943)
144 P.2d 243 SHOREWOOD, INC., Respondent and Cross-appellant, v. G.L. STANDRING et al., Appellants.[1] No. 29027.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. December 9, 1943. [1] Reported in 144 P.2d 243. [1] APPEAL AND ERROR — SUBSEQUENT APPEALS — FORMER DECISION AS LAW OF CASE — QUESTIONS CONCLUDED. A determination by the supreme court that […]
STATE v. EDWARDS, 94 Wn.2d 208 (1980)
616 P.2d 620 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Appellant, v. THOMAS EUGENE EDWARDS, Respondent. No. 46792.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. August 21, 1980. [1] Criminal Law — Trial — Time of Trial — Commencement of Period — Arrest — Transfer to Superior Court. Under CrR 3.3(b)(1), which provides that the 60- or 90-day period […]
CARMICHAEL v. KIRKPATRICK, 185 Wn. 609 (1936)
56 P.2d 686 DON CARMICHAEL, Appellant, v. W.D. KIRKPATRICK et al., Respondents. No. 25887. Department One.The Supreme Court of Washington. April 13, 1936. [1] MASTER AND SERVANT (121-2) — REMEDIES UNDER WORKMEN’S COMPENSATION ACT — MEDICAL AID CONTRACTS. Where an injured workman presents himself for treatment under a medical aid contract, intended to comply with […]
WULLBRANDT v. SEATTLE, 196 Wn. 645 (1938)
84 P.2d 123 RENEE WULLBRANDT, Appellant, v. THE CITY OF SEATTLE, Respondent. No. 27253. Department Two.The Supreme Court of Washington. November 7, 1938. [1] MUNICIPAL CORPORATIONS — TORTS — OBSTRUCTIONS IN STREETS — SAFETY ZONE MARKERS. The placing and maintenance of safety zone markers in a street does not render the city liable to a […]
STATE v. BARBER, 118 Wn.2d 335 (1992)
823 P.2d 1068 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. DARRON W. BARBER, Petitioner. No. 56416-7.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. February 6, 1992. [1] Arrest — Detention for Questioning — Validity — Test. Even though lacking probable cause to arrest, a police officer may stop and question a suspect if the facts available to […]
TORRANCE v. KING COUNTY, 136 Wn.2d 783 (1998)
966 P.2d 891 JOHN R. TORRANCE, ET AL., Respondents, v. KING COUNTY, Petitioner. No. 66088-3.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc.Argued June 9, 1998. Decided November 12, 1998. SANDERS, J., dissents by separate opinion; ALEXANDER, J., did not participate in the disposition of this case. Page 784 Appeal from the Superior Court for King County, […]
KIESSLING v. N.W. GREYHOUND LINES, 38 Wn.2d 289 (1951)
229 P.2d 335 MARION K. KIESSLING, Respondent, v. NORTHWEST GREYHOUND LINES, INC., Appellant.[1] No. 31625.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. March 22, 1951. [1] Reported in 229 P.2d 335. [1] APPEAL AND ERROR — DECISIONS REVIEWABLE — INTERMEDIATE DECISIONS — ON MOTION FOR NONSUIT. Where a motion for nonsuit at the close of the […]
SWIFT v. GROOM, 160 Wn.2d 1020 (2007)
163 P.3d 793 Swift et al., Respondents, v. Groom, Petitioner. No. 79250-0.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 a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 33565-4-II, July 11, 2006, 133 Wn. App. 1047. Denied.
PETTAWAY v. COMMERCIAL ETC., 49 Wn.2d 650 (1957)
306 P.2d 219 LOUIS H. PETTAWAY, Respondent, v. COMMERCIAL AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE, INC., Appellant.[1] No. 33491.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. January 11, 1957. [1] Reported in 306 P.2d 219. [1] SALES — NATURE AND ESSENTIALS OF CONTRACT. The essentials of a contractual relationship for the sale and purchase of personalty are a vendor and […]
KERNS v. PICKETT, 49 Wn.2d 770 (1957)
306 P.2d 1112 EDGAR KERNS et al., Respondents, v. ELMINA PICKETT et al., Appellants.[1] No. 33613.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. February 7, 1957. [1] Reported in 306 P.2d 1112. [1] APPEAL AND ERROR — REVIEW — FINDINGS. Findings of fact will not be disturbed on appeal where the evidence does not clearly preponderate […]
STATE v. KORUM, 157 Wn.2d 614 (2006)
141 P.3d 13 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Petitioner, v. JACOB MELVIN KORUM, Respondent. No. 75491-8.The Supreme Court of Washington.Argued February 10, 2005. Decided August 17, 2006. Page 615 [EDITORS’ NOTE: THIS PAGE CONTAINS HEADNOTES. HEADNOTES ARE NOT AN OFFICIAL PRODUCT OF THE COURT, THEREFORE THEY ARE NOT DISPLAYED.] Page 616 [EDITORS’ NOTE: THIS PAGE CONTAINS […]
FOUNDATION FOR THE HANDICAPPED v. DSHS, 97 Wn.2d 691 (1982)
648 P.2d 884 FOUNDATION FOR THE HANDICAPPED, ET AL, Appellants, v. THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL AND HEALTH SERVICES, ET AL, Respondents. No. 47658-6.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. July 29, 1982. [1] Mental Health — State Treatment — Financial Responsibility of Patient — Partial Invalidity. The constitutional defect of RCW 72.33.670, whereby a resident […]
STATE v. ORANGE, 78 Wn.2d 571 (1970)
478 P.2d 220 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. ROBERT ORANGE, Appellant.[*] Nos. 40809, 40810.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. December 17, 1970. [*] Reported in 478 P.2d 220. [1] Criminal Law — Trial — Joint or Separate Trial — Multiple-party Crimes. The act of consolidating criminal informations for trial does not, by itself, […]
TUNGSTEN PRODUCTS, INC. v. KIMMEL, 5 Wn.2d 572 (1940)
105 P.2d 822 TUNGSTEN PRODUCTS, INC., Respondent, v. OFFA M. KIMMEL et al., Appellants.[1] No. 27897.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. October 3, 1940. [1] Reported in 105 P.2d 822. [1] APPEAL AND ERROR — REQUISITES AND PROCEEDINGS — TIME OF TAKING EFFECT OF MOTION FOR NEW TRIAL. Where a motion for new trial […]
STATE v. NORTHROP, 129 Wn.2d 1014 (1996)
917 P.2d 575 State, Respondent, v. Northrop, Petitioner. No. 63772-5.The Supreme Court of Washington. June 4, 1996. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, December 6, 1995, 80 Wn. App. 1005. Denied June 4, 1996.
STATE v. MAYER, 154 Wn. 667 (1929)
283 P. 195 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. DECASTO EARL MAYER et al., Appellants. No. 22144. Department One.The Supreme Court of Washington. December 17, 1929. [1] INDICTMENT AND INFORMATION (74) — LARCENY (6) — DUPLICITY — SEVERAL MEANS OF COMMITTING SAME OFFENSE. An information for larceny charging the obtaining of the property by trick […]
GRANT v. BOCCIA, 159 Wn.2d 1014 (2007)
Grant et al., Petitioners, v. Boccia et al., Respondents. No. 78947-9.The Supreme Court of Washington. March 7, 2007. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 24320-6-III, March 28, 2006, 133 Wn. App. 176. Denied.
STATE v. DESANTIAGO, 155 Wn.2d 1011 (2005)
122 P.3d 912 State, Respondent, v. DeSantiago, Petitioner. No. 76759-9.The Supreme Court of Washington. October 5, 2005. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 22364-7-III, January 26, 2005. Denied.
McCLELLAN v. BULL, 144 Wn. 70 (1927)
256 P. 780 J.R. McCLELLAN, Plaintiff, v. PERCY W. BULL, Defendant, F.C. CARR, as Receiver, Appellant, EUGENE CUNNINGHAM, Respondent. No. 20580. Department One.The Supreme Court of Washington. June 3, 1927. [1] RECEIVERS (36) — TITLE AND POSSESSION OF PROPERTY — ADVERSE CLAIM OF LESSOR. A receiver of an insolvent mill owner is not entitled to […]
BOWERS v. SPOKANE COUNTY, 163 Wn.2d 1014 (2008)
180 P.3d 1290 Bowers, Individually and as Personal Representative, Petitioner, v. Spokane County, Respondent. No. 80324-2.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. 24722-8-III, May 31, 2007, 138 Wn. App. 1057. […]
KAHALA FRANCHISE CORP. v. HIT ENTERS., 171 Wn.2d 1033 (2011)
257 P.3d 664 Kahala Franchise Corp., Plaintiff, v. Hit Enters., LLC, et al., Defendants. Hit Enters., LLC, et al., Petitioners, v. Dragon Fire Invs., LLC, et al., Respondents. No. 85833-1.The Supreme Court of Washington. July 13, 2011. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 39853-2-II, January 4, 2011, 159 Wn. […]
STATE EX REL. REPUBLIC PUB. CO. v. WILLETT, 189 Wn. 707 (1936)
63 P.2d 1247 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, on the Relation of Republic Publishing Company, Appellant, v. J.L. WILLETT, as Auditor of Yakima County, Respondent. No. 26361. Department Two.The Supreme Court of Washington. December 31, 1936. Appeal from a judgment of the superior court for Yakima county, Barnett, J., entered May 16, 1936, upon findings in […]
STATE v. ROWLEY, 74 Wn.2d 328 (1968)
444 P.2d 695 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. MYRL A. ROWLEY et al., Defendants, A.L. FULBRIGHT et al., Appellants.[*] No. 39851.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. August 22, 1968. [*] Reported in 444 P.2d 695. [1] Eminent Domain — Compensation — Evidence — Opinion Evidence. Expert testimony as to the value of land […]
STATE v. SMATHERS, 151 Wn.2d 1025 (2004)
State, Respondent, v. Smathers, Petitioner. No. 74658-3.The Supreme Court of Washington. June 2, 2004. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 49926-2-I, September 15, 2003, 118 Wn. App. 1036. Denied June 2, 2004.
STATE v. MARROQUIN, 151 Wn.2d 1010 (2004)
State, Respondent, v. Marroquin, Petitioner. No. 74393-2.The Supreme Court of Washington. April 6, 2004. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 51052-5-I, July 21, 2003, 117 Wn. App. 1075. Denied April 6, 2004. Page 1011
STATE v. LEE, 161 Wn.2d 1010 (2007)
166 P.3d 1218 State, Respondent, v. Lee, Petitioner. No. 79503-7.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. 56045-0-I, October 9, 2006, 135 Wn. App. 1012. Denied.
STATE EX REL. TATTERSALL v. YELLE, 52 Wn.2d 856 (1958)
329 P.2d 841 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, on the Relation of Jennie M. Tattersall, Appellant, v. CLIFF YELLE, as State Auditor, Respondent.[1] No. 34674.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. September 15, 1958. [1] Reported in 329 P.2d 841. [1] DECLARATORY JUDGMENT — PROCEEDINGS — PARTIES — TAXPAYER. Under the declaratory judgment act (RCW 7.24), […]
STATE v. HAMMOND, 64 Wn.2d 591 (1964)
392 P.2d 1010 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. ROY HAMMOND, Appellant.[*] No. 36825.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. June 11, 1964. [*] Reported in 392 P.2d 1010. [1] Trial — Instructions — Charge as a Whole. An instruction which at the most constituted harmless surplusage to the adequate presentation of the case by […]
WINDUST v. DEPT. LABOR IND., 52 Wn.2d 33 (1958)
323 P.2d 241 ALMA M. WINDUST, Appellant, v. THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRIES et al., Respondents.[1] No. 33918.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. March 20, 1958. [1] Reported in 323 P.2d 241. [1] COURTS — RULES OF DECISION — PREVIOUS DECISIONS AS CONTROLLING — STARE DECISIS. Under the doctrine of stare decisis, rules […]
IN RE ALLEN v. RHAY, 52 Wn.2d 609 (1958)
328 P.2d 367 In the Matter of the Application for a Writ of Habeas Corpus of ROBERT J. ALLEN, Petitioner, v. B.J. RHAY, as Superintendent of the State Penitentiary, Respondent.[1] No. 34547.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. July 17, 1958. [1] Reported in 328 P.2d 367. [1] HABEAS CORPUS — GROUNDS FOR RELIEF — […]
OREGON MTG. CO. v. LEAVENWORTH SEC. CORP., 197 Wn. 436 (1938)
86 P.2d 206 THE OREGON MORTGAGE COMPANY, LIMITED, Respondent, v. LEAVENWORTH SECURITIES CORPORATION, Appellant. No. 27126. Department One.The Supreme Court of Washington. December 27, 1938. [1] MORTGAGES — TAXATION — TAX TITLES — LIEN AND PRIORITY — EFFECT OF TAX DEED ACQUIRED BY JUNIOR MORTGAGEE AS AGAINST SENIOR MORTGAGEE. A mortgagee can not acquire a […]
ROCHE v. McDONALD, 158 Wn. 446 (1930)
291 P. 476 JOHN H. ROCHE, Respondent, v. MAUDE S. McDONALD, as Executrix, Appellant. No. 22291. Department Two.The Supreme Court of Washington. September 11, 1930. [1] ABATEMENT AND REVIVAL (19) — DEATH OF PARTY — SURVIVAL OF ACTION — CAUSES OF ACTION WHICH SURVIVE. An action does not abate on the death of the defendant, […]
STATE v. LORTON, 136 Wn.2d 1008 (1998)
966 P.2d 903 State, Respondent, v. Lorton, Petitioner. No. 65665-7.The Supreme Court of Washington. September 2, 1998. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, March 2, 1998, 89 Wn. App. 1040. Denied September 2, 1998.
MILLER v. ALASKA STEAMSHIP CO., 139 Wn. 207 (1926)
246 P. 296 FRANK G. MILLER, Plaintiff and Appellant, v. ALASKA STEAMSHIP COMPANY, Defendant and Appellant, DAN HALLGRIMSON, Defendant and Respondent. No. 19258. En Banc.The Supreme Court of Washington. May 24, 1926. [1] ADMIRALTY (3) — JURISDICTION OF STATE COURTS — PERSONAL INJURY TO STEVEDORE. Under the Federal Act relating to admiralty jurisdiction, which saves […]
IN RE MARRIAGE OF KOSHNEY, 163 Wn.2d 1019 (2008)
In re Marriage of Koshney. No. 80476-1.The Supreme Court of Washington. April 2, 2008. [EDITOR’S NOTE: This case is unpublished as indicated by the issuing court.] Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 25233-7-III, June 21, 2007, 139 Wn. App. 1026. Denied.
STATE v. ESCOTO, 108 Wn.2d 1 (1987)
735 P.2d 1310 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. ANTHONY J. ESCOTO, Appellant. No. 52522-6.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. April 16, 1987. [1] Juveniles — Juvenile Justice — Disposition — Psychological Evaluation — Right To Remain Silent. The rehabilitative function of juvenile justice permits a court to direct that a psychological evaluation be […]
FOWLER v. TARBET, 45 Wn.2d 332 (1954)
274 P.2d 341 BEN L. FOWLER et al., Appellants, v. EDWARD B. TARBET et al., Respondents.[1] No. 32808.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. September 28, 1954. [1] Reported in 274 P.2d 341. [1] BOUNDARIES — DESCRIPTION — CONTROL OF METES AND BOUNDS OVER OTHER ELEMENTS. As a general rule, a metes and bounds description […]
TYEE CONSTR. CO. v. DULIEN STEEL, 62 Wn.2d 106 (1963)
381 P.2d 245 TYEE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY et al., Plaintiffs, v. DULIEN STEEL PRODUCTS, INC., Appellant, BELYEA COMPANY, INC., Respondent.[*] No. 36302.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. May 9, 1963. [*] Reported in 381 P.2d 245. [1]Courts — Jurisdiction — Out-of-state Service. It was the intent of the legislature, in enacting RCW 4.28.185, to assert […]
STATE v. BERRY, 170 Wn.2d 1021 (2011)
245 P.3d 774 State, Respondent, v. Berry, Petitioner. The Supreme Court of Washington. No. 84981-1. January 5, 2011. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 63927-7-I, July 19, 2010, 156 Wn. App. 1056. Denied
WEATHERWAX v. JOHNSON, 161 Wn. 80 (1931)
296 P. 182 C.M. WEATHERWAX, Respondent, v. H.C. JOHNSON, as State Supervisor of Banking, Appellant. No. 22787. Department One.The Supreme Court of Washington. February 26, 1931. [1] BANKS AND BANKING (2) — INSOLVENCY — LIABILITY OF STOCKHOLDERS — ACCRUAL — INTEREST ON ASSESSMENT. The bank examiner can recover interest on a stockholder’s superadded liability in […]
STATE v. CARNEY, 164 Wn.2d 1009 (2008)
State, Petitioner, v. Carney, Respondent. No. 81124-5.The Supreme Court of Washington. September 3, 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. 34147-6-II, December 18, 2007, 142 Wn. App. 197. Review Orders. Denied.
IN RE COATES, 47 Wn.2d 51 (1955)
287 P.2d 102 In the Matter of the Appeal of DONALD T. COATES from an Order of the County Superintendent of Schools of Benton County. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF KENNEWICK SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 17, Respondent, v. DONALD T. COATES, Appellant.[1] No. 33102.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. July 28, 1955. [1] Reported in […]
STATE v. PECK, 146 Wn. 101 (1927)
261 P. 779 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. ARCHIE PECK et al., Appellants. No. 20605. Department Two.The Supreme Court of Washington. December 9, 1927. [1] CRIMINAL LAW (183) — EVIDENCE — WEIGHT AND SUFFICIENCY — IDENTITY OF PERSONS. The identity of bootleggers who fled upon being intercepted in unloading liquor from a freight car […]
ANDREAS v. BATES, 14 Wn.2d 322 (1942)
128 P.2d 300 GUS E. ANDREAS et al., Respondents, v. JACK E. BATES, as Commissioner of Unemployment Compensation, et al., Appellants.[1] No. 28618.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. July 24, 1942. [1] Reported in 128 P.2d 300. [1] JUDGMENT — NATURE AND ESSENTIALS — MEMORANDUM DECISION — INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE. It is not good […]
STRAND v. STATE, 16 Wn.2d 107 (1943)
132 P.2d 1011 ARVID STRAND et al., Respondents, v. THE STATE OF WASHINGTON et al., Appellants.[1] No. 28828.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. January 6, 1943. [1] Reported in 132 P.2d 1011. [1] ESTOPPEL — EQUITABLE ESTOPPEL — NATURE AND ELEMENTS. Equitable estoppel is the effect of the conduct of a party whereby he […]
McHUGH v. KING COUNTY, 14 Wn.2d 441 (1942)
128 P.2d 504 FRANK J. McHUGH et al., Appellants, v. KING COUNTY et al., Respondents.[1] No. 28518.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. August 6, 1942. [1] Reported in 128 P.2d 504. [1] MASTER AND SERVANT — LIABILITY TO THIRD PERSONS — LOANED SERVANT DOCTRINE. Under the loaned servant doctrine, when an employer loans his […]
STATE EX REL. N.W. ETC. v. S. CT., 28 Wn.2d 476 (1947)
183 P.2d 802 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, on the Relation of Northwestern Electric Company et al., Plaintiff, v. THE SUPERIOR COURT FOR CLARK COUNTY, H.G. Sutton, Judge, Respondent.[1] No. 30122.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. July 24, 1947. [1] Reported in 183 P.2d 802. [1] EMINENT DOMAIN — NATURE AND EXTENT OF POWER — […]
HEARST COMMUNICATIONS, INC. v. SEATTLE TIMES CO., 152 Wn.2d 1028 (2004)
Hearst Communications, Inc. et al., Petitioners, v. Seattle Times Co., Respondent, Comm. For a Two-Newspaper Town, Petitioner. No. 75400-4.The Supreme Court of Washington. November 30, 2004. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 53148-4-1, March 22, 2004, 120 Wn. App. 784. Granted. Page 1029
NOTT v. CRABTREE, 57 Wn.2d 838 (1961)
360 P.2d 139 ANNA CATE NOTT et al., Respondents, v. BYRON CRABTREE et al., Appellants.[1] No. 35633.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. March 9, 1961. [1] Reported in 360 P.2d 139. [1] APPEAL AND ERROR — REVIEW — SCOPE — FINDINGS. On disputed questions of fact where the evidence is conflicting, the inquiry of […]
BOYCE v. HINKLE, 139 Wn. 164 (1926)
245 P. 927 EDWARD BOYCE, Plaintiff, v. J. GRANT HINKLE, as Secretary of State et al., Defendants. No. 19917. Department One.The Supreme Court of Washington. May 12, 1926. [1] CORPORATIONS (238) — PROCEEDINGS TO ENFORCE DISSOLUTION. Rem. 1923 Sup., § 3843, providing that any corporation whose name had been stricken by the secretary of state […]
DISPOSITIONS OF PETITIONS FOR REVIEW[†] , 122 Wn.2d 1025 (1993)
The Supreme Court of Washington. [†] Dispositions of Court of Appeals Commissioner rulings are identified by case names not in italic. Sarausad, Petitioner, v. University of Washington, Respondent, No. 60714-1. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 31053-4-I, June 9, 1993. Denied December 1, 1993. State, Respondent, v. Brisbois, Petitioner, […]
STATE v. BARNES, 151 Wn.2d 1008 (2004)
State, Respondent, v. Barnes, Petitioner. No. 74408-4.The Supreme Court of Washington. April 6, 2004. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 48236-0-I, July 21, 2003, 117 Wn. App. 1070. Granted April 6, 2004. Page 1009
BARNETT v. HICKS, 114 Wn.2d 879 (1990)
792 P.2d 150 DONALD L. BARNETT, Appellant, v. JACK A. HICKS, ET AL, Respondents. No. 56204-1.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. June 14, 1990. [1] Corporations — Nonprofit Corporations — Articles of Incorporation — Bylaws — Amendment — Approval of Individual — Validity. Neither RCW 24.03.115, which prohibits delegation of certain powers to committees […]
SEATTLE DODGE SERV. CO. v. ROYAL INS. CO., 135 Wn. 524 (1925)
238 P. 568 SEATTLE DODGE SERVICE COMPANY, Appellant, v. ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY, Respondent. No. 19180. Department Two.The Supreme Court of Washington. August 17, 1925. INSURANCE (49-1) — AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE — DISPOSAL OR CONCEALMENT OF PROPERTY. There was no “disposal or concealment” by the vendee of an automobile, within the terms of a policy of insurance […]
LOEFFELHOLZ v. CITIZENS FOR LEADERS WITH ETHICS AC., 152 Wn.2d 1023 (2004)
Loeffelholz, et al., Respondents, v. Citizens for Leaders With Ethics Accountability Now, et al., Petitioners. No. 75306-7.The Supreme Court of Washington. November 3, 2004. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 27256-3-II, January 13, 2004, 119 Wn. App. 665. Denied.
IN RE STOTTS’ ESTATES, 133 Wn. 100 (1925)
233 P. 280 In the Matter of the Estates of JOHN C. STOTTS and ALAMEDA STOTTS, Deceased. THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, on the Relation of Gertrude Loetscher, Plaintiff, v. THE SUPERIOR COURT FOR KING COUNTY, Mitchell Gilliam, Judge, Defendant. No. 19150. Department Two.The Supreme Court of Washington. February 20, 1925. EXECUTORS AND ADMINISTRATORS (8, 13) […]
REED v. DEPT. OF LABOR INDUSTRIES, 176 Wn. 705 (1934)
ROY H. REED, Respondent, v. THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRIES, Appellant. No. 24765. En Banc.The Supreme Court of Washington. July 23, 1934. Appeal from a judgment of the superior court for Yakima county, Barnett, J., entered May 23, 1933, reversing a decision of the department of labor and industries closing the claim of an […]
GRACE CO. v. DEPT. OF LABOR INDUSTRIES, 178 Wn. 4 (1934)
33 P.2d 659 W.R. GRACE COMPANY, Respondent, v. THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRIES, Appellant. No. 24805. Department One.The Supreme Court of Washington. June 14, 1934. [1] MASTER AND SERVANT (20-1) — WORKMEN’S COMPENSATION — EXTRAHAZARDOUS EMPLOYMENT — WATCHMAN ON BOAT. Under Rem. Rev. Stat., § 7674, classifying, as extrahazardous, employment on a vessel, and […]
STATE v. YOUNG, 135 Wn.2d 498 (1998)
957 P.2d 681 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. KEVIN YOUNG, Petitioner. No. 65475-1.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc.Argued February 4, 1998. Decided June 11, 1998. Page 499 [EDITORS’ NOTE: THIS PAGE CONTAINS HEADNOTES. HEADNOTES ARE NOT AN OFFICIAL PRODUCT OF THE COURT, THEREFORE THEY ARE NOT DISPLAYED.] Page 500 ALEXANDER and JOHNSON, JJ., […]
HOAGLAND v. MOUNT VERNON SCHOOL DIST., 95 Wn.2d 424 (1981)
623 P.2d 1156 CHARLES M. HOAGLAND, Respondent, v. MOUNT VERNON SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 320, ET AL, Petitioners. No. 46531.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. February 19, 1981. [1] Schools and School Districts — Teachers — Discharge — Direct Appeal — Scope. Under RCW 28A.58.515, a teacher who appeals a finding of probable cause for […]
LOCKWOOD v. A C S, INC., 109 Wn.2d 235 (1987)
744 P.2d 605 ALBERT LOCKWOOD, ET AL, Respondents, v. A C S, INC., ET AL, Defendants, RAYMARK INDUSTRIES, INC., Petitioner. No. 53061-1.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. October 15, 1987. [1] Trial — Taking Case From Jury — Sufficiency of Evidence — Test. There is sufficient evidence to sustain a verdict in favor of […]
STATE EX REL. GRISMER v. MERGER MINES CORP., 3 Wn.2d 417 (1940)
101 P.2d 308 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, on the Relation of J.V. Grismer et al., Respondents, v. MERGER MINES CORPORATION et al., Appellants.[1] No. 27681.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. April 10, 1940. [1] Reported in 101 P.2d 308. [1] STATUTES — EVIDENCE — STATUTES OF SISTER STATE — PRESUMPTIONS. When the statute of […]
PITZEN v. DOUBLEDAY, 5 Wn.2d 370 (1940)
105 P.2d 726 O.M. PITZEN, as Administrator, Respondent, v. ROBERT S. DOUBLEDAY, Defendant, CENTRAL BANK, Appellant.[1] No. 27909.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. September 14, 1940. [1] Reported in 105 P.2d 726. [2] See 7 Am. Jur. 374. [1] BANKS AND BANKING — DEPOSITS BY TRUSTEE — MISAPPROPRIATION — LIABILITY OF BANK. Rem. Rev. […]
STATE v. PRICE, 158 Wn.2d 630 (2006)
146 P.3d 1183 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent v. CHARLES J. PRICE, Petitioner. No. 77152-9.The Supreme Court of Washington.Argued March 21, 2006. Decided November 16, 2006. Page 631 [EDITORS’ NOTE: THIS PAGE CONTAINS HEADNOTES. HEADNOTES ARE NOT AN OFFICIAL PRODUCT OF THE COURT, THEREFORE THEY ARE NOT DISPLAYED.] Page 632 Thomas E. Doyle and Patricia […]
DISPOSITIONS OF PETITIONS FOR REVIEW[†] , 122 Wn.2d 1006 (1993)
The Supreme Court of Washington. [†] Dispositions of Court of Appeals Commissioner rulings are identified by case names not in italic. Spokane Research Defense Fund, Petitioner, v. Spokane Transit Auth., et al, Respondents, No. 60458-4. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, March 30, 1993, 69 Wn. App. 1019. Denied September […]
STATE v. QUINTERO MORELOS, 159 Wn.2d 1018 (2007)
State, Petitioner, v. Quintero Morelos, Respondent. No. 78989-4.The Supreme Court of Washington. April 4, 2007. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 22234-9-III, June 22, 2006, 133 Wn. App. 591. Denied.
HAINES v. ANACONDA ALUMINUM, 87 Wn.2d 28 (1976)
549 P.2d 13 JAMES B. HAINES, Respondent, v. ANACONDA ALUMINUM COMPANY, Appellant. No. 43676.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. April 22, 1976. [1] Taxation — Levy and Assessment — Leasehold — Tax-Exempt Land — Valuation — Applicable Law. The prohibition against deducting rent and indebtedness from the property tax valuation of a leasehold in […]
RAINIER NATIONAL PARK CO. v. HENNEFORD, 182 Wn. 159 (1935)
45 P.2d 617 RAINIER NATIONAL PARK COMPANY, Appellant, v. HAROLD H. HENNEFORD et al., Respondents. No. 25454. Department Two.The Supreme Court of Washington. May 24, 1935. [1] LICENSES (1) — TAXATION (2, 10) — POWER OF STATE — EXCISE TAXES — PRIVATE CORPORATIONS — RIGHTS DERIVED FROM FEDERAL GOVERNMENT. The excise tax of 1933, L. […]
WASHINGTON MUTUAL SAVINGS BK. v. HORN, 186 Wn. 75 (1936)
56 P.2d 995 WASHINGTON MUTUAL SAVINGS BANK, Appellant, v. CHARLES HORN et al., Respondents. No. 25984. Department Two.The Supreme Court of Washington. April 20, 1936. [1] MORTGAGES (213) — FORECLOSURE — SALE — CONFIRMATION — INADEQUACY OF PRICE — ECONOMIC CONDITIONS. Inadequacy of price is not alone sufficient to warrant the court in refusing to […]
DISPOSITIONS OF PETITIONS FOR REVIEW, 143 Wn.2d 1002 (2001)
The Supreme Court of Washington. 2001. State, Respondent, v. McDonald, Petitioner, No. 70528-3. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, May 15, 2000, 100 Wn. App. 828. Denied March 6, 2001. State, Respondent, v. Barrington, Petitioner, No. 70369-8. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, October 30, […]
MENDOZA v. BENDER, 161 Wn.2d 1017 (2007)
171 P.3d 1056 Mendoza et al., Respondents, v. Dep’t of Agric. et al., Respondents, Bender, Petitioner. No. 79552-5.The Supreme Court of Washington. October 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. 34262-6-II, October 24, 2006, 135 Wn. […]
BALLARD SQUARE v. DYNASTY CONSTR. CO., 155 Wn.2d 1024 (2005)
126 P.3d 820 Ballard Square Condo. Owners Ass’n, Petitioner, v. Dynasty Constr. Co. et al., Respondents. No. 76938-9.The Supreme Court of Washington. November 30, 2005. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, Nos. 53856-0-I and 54250-8-I, March 14, 2005, 126 Wn. App. 285. Denied.
FARRIS v. MUNRO, 99 Wn.2d 326 (1983)
662 P.2d 821 MICHAEL P. FARRIS, Petitioner, v. RALPH MUNRO, as Secretary of State, ET AL, Respondents. No. 48806-1.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. April 21, 1983. [1] Government — Parties — Suit Against Public Official — Standing — Public Attorney’s Refusal To Sue — Necessity. A taxpayer does not have standing to challenge […]