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. […]
Category: Washington Supreme Court Opinions
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, […]
DISPOSITIONS OF PETITIONS FOR REVIEW, 84 Wn.2d 1015 (1974)
The Supreme Court of Washington. State, Respondent, v. Wilson, Petitioner, No. 43537. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, October 23, 1974, 11 Wn. App. 916. Denied December 16, 1974. Rayback, Petitioner, v. Peckham et al., Defendants, Faltersack et al., Respondents, No. 43514. Petition for review of a decision of the […]
HILLMAN v. SEATTLE, 163 Wn. 401 (1931)
299 P. 514 C. KIRK HILLMAN, doing business as C. Kirk Hillman Company, Respondent, v. THE CITY OF SEATTLE et al., Appellants. No. 22921. Department One.The Supreme Court of Washington. July 15, 1931. [1] MUNICIPAL CORPORATIONS (190, 473) — TORTS — DAMAGES — REMOVAL OF LATERAL SUPPORT — DEFECTS IN CONSTRUCTION OF SEWERS. The liability […]
NEIS v. POOL, 148 Wn. 646 (1928)
269 P. 801 ALBERT M. NEIS et al., Appellants, v. W.F. POOL et al., Respondents. No. 21141. Department Two.The Supreme Court of Washington. August 27, 1928. [1] APPEAL (285) — RECORD — STATEMENT OF FACTS — COMMENCEMENT OF TIME FOR FILING. The filing of a statement of facts within ninety days after the date of […]
McDONALD v. PARKER, 70 Wn.2d 987 (1967)
425 P.2d 910 GLENN L. McDONALD, Appellant, v. JAMES E. PARKER et al., Respondents, ALMA FARRINGTON et al., Defendants.[*] No. 38726.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. March 31, 1967. [*] Reported in 425 P.2d 910. [1] Appeal and Error — Review — Findings. The Supreme Court will not retry factual issues, but will only […]
WESTERN STATES GROCERY CO. v. GLUCK, 186 Wn. 210 (1936)
57 P.2d 1061 WESTERN STATES GROCERY COMPANY, Respondent, v. JOSEPH GLUCK et al., Appellants. No. 25939. Department One.The Supreme Court of Washington. May 11, 1936. [1] SALES (2) — REQUISITES AND VALIDITY — SALE DISTINGUISHED FROM OTHER TRANSACTIONS — BAILMENT — SPECIAL PROPERTY — FACTORS. Where a written contract for advances made to salmon packers […]
DISPOSITIONS OF PETITIONS FOR REVIEW, 144 Wn.2d 1021 (2001)
DISPOSITIONS OF PETITIONS FOR REVIEW The Supreme Court of Washington. 2001 In re Firestorm 1991. Grange Ins. Ass’n, Petitioner, v. Etter, Respondent, No. 71126-7. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, May 15, 2001, 106 Wn. App. 217. Denied October 2, 2001. State, Respondent, v. Donley, Petitioner, No. 71127-5. Petition for […]
KUEHN v. FAULKNER, 136 Wn. 676 (1925)
241 P. 290 WILLIAM KUEHN, Plaintiff, v. WILLIAM T.A. FAULKNER et al., Respondents, AMERICAN SAVINGS BANK TRUST COMPANY, Intervener and Appellant, STANLEY J. PADDEN et al., Interveners and Respondents. No. 19378. Department Two.The Supreme Court of Washington. December 7, 1925. GARNISHMENT (19) — PROPERTY SUBJECT — PROPERTY IN CUSTODY OF LAW — FUNDS TAKEN FROM […]
COHEN v. STINGL, 51 Wn.2d 866 (1958)
322 P.2d 873 FREDERICK B. COHEN et al., Respondents, v. ROBERT STINGL et al., Appellants.[1] No. 34116.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. March 13, 1958. [1] Reported in 322 P.2d 873. [1] APPEAL AND ERROR — REQUISITES AND PROCEEDINGS — TIME FOR TAKING APPEAL. A court may not permit an extension of time for […]
ANGEL v. LADAS, 143 Wn. 622 (1927)
255 P. 945 GEORGE ANGEL, Appellant, v. PETER LADAS, Respondent. No. 20268. Department Two.The Supreme Court of Washington. May 2, 1927. [1] LANDLORD AND TENANT (126) — UNLAWFUL DETAINER — STATUTORY PROVISIONS. An action for unlawful detainer by a tenant, as defined by Rem. Comp. Stat., § 812, is distinguished from actions of forcible entry […]
STATE v. LEWIS, 166 Wn.2d 1026 (2009)
217 P.3d 337 State, Respondent, v. Lewis, Petitioner. No. 82927-6.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. 61174-7-I, March 9, 2009, 149 Wn. App. 1013. Denied.
NICHOLS v. DEBRITZ, 178 Wn. 375 (1934)
35 P.2d 29 WILLIAM E. NICHOLS, Respondent, v. NORMA DeBRITZ et al., Defendants, JEROME E. PAGE, Appellant. No. 25016. Department One.The Supreme Court of Washington. July 27, 1934. [1] MORTGAGES (68) — FAILURE TO RECORD MORTGAGE — SUBSEQUENT BONA FIDE PURCHASERS OR MORTGAGEES. Under Rem. Comp. Stat., § 10596, providing that deeds, mortgages, and assignments […]
STATE v. PFEULLER, 167 Wn. 485 (1932)
9 P.2d 785 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. FRED PFEULLER, Appellant. No. 23512. Department One.The Supreme Court of Washington. April 4, 1932. [1] ARSON (9) — EVIDENCE — SUFFICIENCY. A conviction of arson in the burning of a neighbor’s barn is not sustained by circumstantial evidence of very little weight, in the absence of […]
THORP v. STANDARD OIL CO., 59 Wn.2d 274 (1961)
367 P.2d 149 WARREN THORP, Appellant, v. STANDARD OIL COMPANY OF CALIFORNIA, Respondent.[*] No. 35831.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. December 22, 1961. [*] Reported in 367 P.2d 149. [1] APPEAL AND ERROR — RECORD ON APPEAL — AFFIDAVITS — INCLUSION IN TRANSCRIPT. In order for the Supreme Court to consider affidavits which appear […]
LOVETTE v. MORRIS, 138 Wn. 557 (1926)
244 P. 977 M.E. LOVETTE, Appellant, v. J.J. MORRIS et al., Respondents. No. 19562. Department Two.The Supreme Court of Washington. April 12, 1926. [1] APPEAL (267) — RECORD — STATEMENT OF FACTS — NECESSITY. In the absence of a bill of exceptions or statement of facts in an action at law, the only question for […]
McLEOD v. NORTHWEST ALLOYS, INC., 136 Wn.2d 1010 (1998)
966 P.2d 903 McLeod, et al., Petitioners, v. Northwest Alloys, Inc., Respondent. No. 66591-5.The Supreme Court of Washington. September 2, 1998. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, January 27, 1998, 90 Wn. App. 30. Denied September 2, 1998.
STATE EX REL. P.D.C. v. W.E.A., 156 Wn.2d 543 (2006)
130 P.3d 352 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON on the Relation of the Public Disclosure Commission, Petitioner, v. WASHINGTON EDUCATION ASSOCIATION, Respondent. GARY DAVENPORT ET AL., Individually and on Behalf of All Other Nonmembers Similarly Situated, Petitioners, v. WASHINGTON EDUCATION ASSOCIATION, Respondent. Nos. 74268-5; 74316-9.The Supreme Court of Washington.Argued May 27, 2004. Decided March 16, 2006. […]
STATE v. MUTCH, 171 Wn.2d 646 (2011)
254 P.3d 803 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. RICHARD HENRY MUTCH, Appellant. Nos. 82029-5; 82425-8.The Supreme Court of Washington.Argued September 16, 2010. Decided June 9, 2011. Page 647 [EDITORS’ NOTE: THIS PAGE CONTAINS HEADNOTES. HEADNOTES ARE NOT AN OFFICIAL PRODUCT OF THE COURT, THEREFORE THEY ARE NOT DISPLAYED.] Page 648 [EDITORS’ NOTE: THIS PAGE […]
NORLAND v. PETERSON, 169 Wn. 380 (1932)
13 P.2d 483 ANTON NORLAND, Appellant, v. HARRY PETERSON et al., Respondents. No. 23809. Department Two.The Supreme Court of Washington. August 23, 1932. [1] APPEAL AND ERROR (406) — REVIEW — DISCRETION — NEW TRIAL. The denial of a motion for a new trial on the ground of inadequate damages rests in the discretion of […]
STATE v. HANSEN, 107 Wn.2d 331 (1986)
728 P.2d 593 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. DENNIS C. HANSEN, Petitioner. No. 52543-9.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. December 4, 1986. [1] Judges — Disqualification — Affidavit of Prejudice — Waiver. A criminal defendant waives his right under RCW 4.12.040 to a change of trial court judge by refusing the offer of […]
SIMMONS v. DEPT. OF LABOR INDUSTRIES, 175 Wn. 290 (1933)
27 P.2d 567 CHARLES SIMMONS, Respondent, v. THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRIES, Appellant. No. 24651. Department One.The Supreme Court of Washington. December 4, 1933. [1] APPEAL AND ERROR (263, 317) — RECORD — NECESSITY OF STATEMENT OF FACTS TO REVIEW EVIDENCE. Where questions of fact are involved, the judgment will be affirmed where there […]
STATE v. REFSNES, 14 Wn.2d 569 (1942)
128 P.2d 773 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. O.J. REFSNES, Appellant.[1] No. 28678.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. September 1, 1942. [1] Reported in 128 P.2d 773. [1] TRIAL — INSTRUCTIONS — EXCEPTIONS AND OBJECTIONS — STATEMENT OF GROUNDS. In taking exceptions to instructions, the reasons for the objection should be indicated; and […]
JOHNSON v. HANSEN, 151 Wn.2d 1012 (2004)
Johnson, as Trustee, Petitioner, v. Hansen, et al., Respondents. No. 74457-2.The Supreme Court of Washington. April 6, 2004. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 28072-8-II, July 1, 2003, 117 Wn. App. 1045. Denied April 6, 2004.
IN RE CALIFORNIA AVENUE, 30 Wn.2d 144 (1948)
190 P.2d 738 In the Matter of the Improvement of CALIFORNIA AVENUE.[1] No. 30478.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. March 15, 1948. [1] Reported in 190 P.2d 738. [1] MUNICIPAL CORPORATIONS — PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS — ASSESSMENTS FOR BENEFITS — IMPROVEMENT OF STREETS — REMOVAL OF TREES — COST OF IMPROVEMENT. Where the plans and […]
STATE v. TROUT, 155 Wn.2d 1004 (2005)
122 P.3d 185 State, Respondent, v. Trout, Petitioner. No. 76647-9.The Supreme Court of Washington. September 7, 2005. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 22431-7-III, January 11, 2005, 125 Wn. App. 313. Denied.
LYNN v. LONGVIEW, 15 Wn.2d 528 (1942)
131 P.2d 164 J.J. LYNN et al., Respondents, v. THE CITY OF LONGVIEW, Appellant.[1] No. 28776.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. November 25, 1942. [1] Reported in 131 P.2d 164. [1] MUNICIPAL CORPORATIONS — FISCAL MANAGEMENT — LOCAL IMPROVEMENT FUNDS — AS TRUST FUNDS — INTEREST. Local improvement district assessments collected by a city […]
IN RE MULLINS, 26 Wn.2d 419 (1946)
174 P.2d 790 In the Matter of the Application of JOSEPH D. MULLINS for a Writ of Habeas Corpus. JOSEPH D. MULLINS, Appellant, v. MARY MULLINS, Respondent.[1] No. 29845.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. November 21, 1946. [1] Reported in 174 P.2d 790. [1] DIVORCE — OPERATION AND EFFECT — FOREIGN DIVORCES — CUSTODY […]
HECLA MINING CO. v. SMITH, 136 Wn. 148 (1925)
238 P. 996 HECLA MINING COMPANY et al., Appellants, v. SARAH E. SMITH, Defendant, MARYLAND CASUALTY COMPANY, Respondent. No. 19341. Department Two.The Supreme Court of Washington. September 14, 1925. INJUNCTION (80) — WRONGFUL INJUNCTION — ACTION ON BOND — DAMAGES — ATTORNEYS’ FEES AND COSTS. In an action upon a bond given on a temporary […]
STATE EX REL. GRAYS HARBOR ETC. CO. v. DENNEY, 150 Wn. 690 (1929)
274 P. 791 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, on the Relation of Grays Harbor Railway Light Company, Appellant, v. JOHN C. DENNEY, Director of Public Works, et al., Respondents. No. 21544. Department Two.The Supreme Court of Washington. February 14, 1929. [1] PROHIBITION (4) — ADEQUACY OF REMEDY BY APPEAL. There is an adequate remedy by appeal, […]
STATE v. SOUTHERLAND, 109 Wn.2d 389 (1987)
745 P.2d 33 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Petitioner, v. ROY BENJAMIN SOUTHERLAND, Respondent. No. 53518-3.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. November 12, 1987. [1] Criminal Law — Review — Harmless Error — Nonconstitutional Error — Different Crimes. Nonconstitutional error does not require reversal of a conviction unless, within reasonable probabilities, the outcome of the […]
DISPOSITIONS OF PETITIONS FOR REVIEW[†] , 124 Wn.2d 1019 (1994)
The Supreme Court of Washington. [†] Dispositions of Court of Appeals Commissioner rulings are identified by case names not in italic. Morales, Petitioner, v. Westinghouse Hanford Co., et al, Respondents, No. 61613-2. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, March 15, 1994, 73 Wn. App. 367. Denied September 7, 1994. Lawter, […]
STATE v. DOMINGUEZ, 155 Wn.2d 1003 (2005)
122 P.3d 185 State, Respondent, v. Dominguez, Petitioner. No. 76600-2.The Supreme Court of Washington. September 7, 2005. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 53599-4-I, November 22, 2004, 124 Wn. App. 1020. Denied.
STATE v. KNABB, 199 Wn. 53 (1939)
90 P.2d 250 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. JESSE A. KNABB, Appellant. No. 27466. Department Two.The Supreme Court of Washington. May 5, 1939. [1] CONSPIRACY — CRIMINAL OFFENSES — NATURE AND ELEMENTS — OVERT ACTS. In criminal conspiracy, the crime is complete when the agreement constituting the conspiracy is formed, and it is not […]
PERSONAL RESTRAINT OF STOUDMIRE, 141 Wn.2d 342 (2000)
5 P.3d 1240 In re the Personal Restraint Petition of JERROD D. STOUDMIRE, Petitioner. No. 67711-5.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc.Argued March 20, 2000. Decided August 10, 2000. Page 343 [EDITORS’ NOTE: THIS PAGE CONTAINS HEADNOTES. HEADNOTES ARE NOT AN OFFICIAL PRODUCT OF THE COURT, THEREFORE THEY ARE NOT DISPLAYED.] Page 344 [EDITORS’ NOTE: […]
IN RE ESTATE OF JONES, 164 Wn.2d 1011 (2008)
In re Estate of Jones. Jones et al., Respondents, v. Jones, Petitioner. Woodard, as Personal Representative, Respondent, v. Jones, Petitioner. No. 81258-6.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 decisions of the Court of Appeals, Nos. 24530-6-III, 24216-1-III, and […]
STATE v. GUZMAN, 166 Wn.2d 1005 (2009)
208 P.3d 1123 State, Respondent, v. Guzman, Petitioner. No. 82607-2.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. 25512-3-III, August 14, 2008, 146 Wn. App. 1035. Denied.
HALVERSON v. HALVERSON, 137 Wn. 619 (1926)
243 P. 644 CHARLES HALVERSON, Respondent, v. JULIA A. HALVERSON, Appellant. No. 19577. Department Two.The Supreme Court of Washington. February 25, 1926. [1] DIVORCE (80) — DIVISION OF PROPERTY — MODIFICATION OF DECREE. Upon awarding a divorce to a husband, what appears to be an inequitable division of the property in that plaintiff was awarded […]
DAVISON v. HEWITT, 6 Wn.2d 131 (1940)
106 P.2d 733 R.E. DAVISON, Respondent, v. J.J. HEWITT et al., Defendants, HILDA V. HEWITT, Appellant.[1] No. 28055.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. October 30, 1940. [1] Reported in 106 P.2d 733. [1] HUSBAND AND WIFE — COMMUNITY PROPERTY — CONVEYANCES BETWEEN HUSBAND AND WIFE — GOOD FAITH — PRESUMPTIONS AND BURDEN OF PROOF. […]
HIGGINS v. STAFFORD, 123 Wn.2d 160 (1994)
866 P.2d 31 MARYLYNNE HIGGINS ET AL, Respondents, v. JOANNE STAFFORD, as Personal Representative, Appellant. No. 60774-5.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. February 3, 1994. [1] Statutes — Construction — Meaning of Words — Plain Meaning. A statute is construed so as to give effect to the plain meaning of its language. [2] Community […]
STATE v. THORNBURG, 161 Wn. 288 (1931)
296 P. 824 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. WILLIAM THORNBURG, Appellant. No. 22846. Department Two.The Supreme Court of Washington. March 16, 1931. [1] CONTINUANCE (22) — ADMISSION TO PREVENT CONTINUANCE. Error cannot be assigned on denial of a continuance on account of the sudden illness and absence of a material witness, where the court, […]
STATE v. FRIEDERICH-TIBBETS, 123 Wn.2d 250 (1994)
866 P.2d 1257 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Petitioner, v. BRIAN L. FRIEDERICH-TIBBETS, Respondent. No. 60713-3.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. February 10, 1994. [1] Criminal Law — Punishment — Sentence — Within Standard Range — No Right of Appeal — Nature of Mitigating Circumstances. A trial court’s determination of what constitutes a mitigating factor […]
RESTRAINT OF FLEMING, 129 Wn.2d 529 (1996)
919 P.2d 66 In the Matter of the Personal Restraint of JON FLEMING, Petitioner. In the Matter of the Personal Restraint of RUSSELL SMITH, Petitioner. No. 63419-0.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc.Argued February 1, 1996. Decided July 18, 1996. Page 530 Suzanne Lee Elliott, for petitioner Fleming. Patricia S. Novotny, for petitioner Smith. Norm […]
DISPOSITIONS OF PETITIONS FOR REVIEW, 142 Wn.2d 1019 (2001)
The Supreme Court of Washington. 2001. Ahmed, Petitioner, v. Dep’t of Soc. Health Servs., Respondent, No. 70198-9. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, August 18, 2000, 102 Wn. App. 1002. Denied January 9, 2001. State, Respondent, v. Slate, Petitioner, No. 70110-5. Petition for review of a decision of the Court […]
JONES v. McQUESTEN, 172 Wn. 480 (1933)
20 P.2d 838 PEARL PARKHURST JONES, Respondent, v. D.M. McQUESTEN, Appellant. No. 24232. Department Two.The Supreme Court of Washington. April 10, 1933. [1] FRAUDS, STATUTE OF (11) — REAL PROPERTY — CREATION OF LEASES — UNACKNOWLEDGED LEASES. An unacknowledged lease for two years is enforcible by the landlord for the term where the consideration received […]
McGINNESS v. GOSSMAN, 64 Wn.2d 363 (1964)
391 P.2d 967 E. LOGAN McGINNESS, Appellant, v. HUGH GOSSMAN et al., Respondents.[*] No. 36867.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. April 30, 1964. [*] Reported in 391 P.2d 967. [1] Sales — Bailment — Creation — Sale on Approval. A bailment is created where personal property is delivered upon the understanding that it will […]
BELLEVUE v. MILLER, 85 Wn.2d 539 (1975)
536 P.2d 603 THE CITY OF BELLEVUE, Appellant, v. ROGER W. MILLER, Respondent. No. 43314.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. June 12, 1975. [1] Criminal Law — Statutes — Validity — Challenge in the Abstract. A statute challenged in its entirety on constitutional grounds may be subjected to judicial review without the necessity of […]
STATE v. OSTER, 147 Wn.2d 141 (2002)
52 P.3d 26 STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. GREGORY E. OSTER, Petitioner. No. 71509-2.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc.Oral Argument Date: March 19, 2002. Filed: August 15, 2002. Page 142 David L. Donnan and Nancy P. Collins (of Washington Appellate Project), for petitioner. Norm Maleng, Prosecuting Attorney, and David M. Seaver, Cynthia S.C. Gannett, […]
MITCHELL v. ROGERS, 37 Wn.2d 630 (1950)
225 P.2d 1074 DAN R. MITCHELL et al., Respondents, v. JOHN ROGERS et al., Defendants, ORVILLE PRESTON et al., Appellants.[1] No. 31256.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. December 21, 1950. [1] Reported in 225 P.2d 1074. [1] APPEAL AND ERROR — BRIEFS — STATEMENT OF QUESTIONS INVOLVED — VIOLATION OF RULE — EFFECT. Noncompliance […]
GREAT WESTERN INVESTMENT CO. v. ANDERSON, 162 Wn. 58 (1931)
297 P. 1087 GREAT WESTERN INVESTMENT COMPANY et al., Respondents, v. ANNA J. ANDERSON, Appellant, JOHN H. SCOTT et al., Defendants. No. 22950. Department Two.The Supreme Court of Washington. April 10, 1931. [1] EQUITY (26, 73) — VENDOR AND PURCHASER (57) — RESCISSION BY VENDOR — ACTIONS — COMPLETE RELIEF — INTERLOCUTORY DECREE. In an […]
STATE v. SIGO, 159 Wn.2d 1022 (2007)
State, Petitioner, v. Sigo, Respondent. No. 79067-1.The Supreme Court of Washington. April 5, 2007. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 32805-4-II, January 18, 2006, 131 Wn. App. 1013. Denied. Page 1023
AMERICAN FRUIT GROWERS, INC. v. CALVERT, 186 Wn. 29 (1936)
56 P.2d 1307 AMERICAN FRUIT GROWERS, INC., Appellant, v. EDNA S. CALVERT, as Executrix, Respondent. No. 25876. Department Two.The Supreme Court of Washington. April 20, 1936. [1] WITNESSES (49) — TRANSACTIONS WITH PARTY SINCE DECEASED — STATEMENTS BY PERSONS SUBSEQUENTLY DECEASED — WAIVER OF OBJECTIONS. The provisions of Rem. Rev. Stat., § 1211, excluding parties […]
STATE v. TAYLOR, 58 Wn.2d 252 (1961)
362 P.2d 247 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Appellant, v. HARCOURT M. TAYLOR et al., Respondents.[*] No. 35361.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. May 18, 1961. [*] Reported in 362 P.2d 247. [1] ATTORNEY GENERAL — POWERS AND DUTIES — STATE INTEREST — CHARITABLE TRUSTS. Inasmuch as the proper management of charitable trusts is a […]
KUSTER v. GOULD NAT’L BATTERIES, 71 Wn.2d 474 (1967)
429 P.2d 220 GUY A. KUSTER, Respondent, v. GOULD NATIONAL BATTERIES, Appellant.[*] No. 38492.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. June 22, 1967. [*] Reported in 429 P.2d 220. [1] Appeal and Error — Review — Findings. The Supreme Court will not substitute its judgment on disputed evidence for that of the finder of fact […]
JONES v. AMERICAN SAVINGS BANK TRUST CO., 139 Wn. 598 (1926)
247 P. 1017 JOHN M. JONES, Respondent, v. AMERICAN SAVINGS BANK TRUST COMPANY, Appellant. No. 19574. En Banc.The Supreme Court of Washington. July 15, 1926. [1] BILLS AND NOTES (17, 34) — WHAT LAW GOVERNS — NEGOTIABILITY. The negotiability of bonds, bought and delivered in this state, is to be determined by the laws of […]
VAN NOSTERN v. RICHEY GILBERT CO., 2 Wn.2d 663 (1940)
99 P.2d 608 E. VAN NOSTERN, Respondent, v. RICHEY AND GILBERT COMPANY et al., Appellants. P.P. PUYEAR, Respondent, v. RICHEY AND GILBERT COMPANY et al., Appellants.[1] No. 27550.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. February 19, 1940. [1] Reported in 99 P.2d 608. [1] WAREHOUSEMEN — INJURY TO GOODS — NEGLIGENCE RESULTING IN DAMAGE TO […]
IN RE CUSTODY OF BARRETT, 165 Wn.2d 1037 (2009)
In re Custody of Barrett. No. 82158-5.The Supreme Court of Washington. March 31, 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. 25303-1-III, April 29, 2008, 146 Wn. App. 1. Denied.
STATE v. DUNSWORTH, 150 Wn.2d 1030 (2004)
State, Respondent, v. Dunsworth, Petitioner. No. 74023-2.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. January 7, 2004. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 28490-1-II, April 29, 2003. Denied.
STATE v. CHRISTIAN, 167 Wn.2d 1015 (2009)
220 P.3d 209 State, Respondent, v. Christian, Petitioner. No. 83481-4.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. 61114-3-I, July 13, 2009, 151 Wn. App. 1006. Review Orders. Denied. Page 1016
BICKNELL v. GUENTHER, 65 Wn.2d 749 (1965)
399 P.2d 598 STANLEY BICKNELL, Respondent and Cross-appellant, v. CLARENCE GUENTHER, as Administrator, Appellant.[*] No. 36917.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. February 25, 1965. [*] Reported in 399 P.2d 598. [1] Contracts — Appeal and Error — Review — Findings — Contract With Decedent. While findings of fact are ordinarily accepted as verities on […]
STATE v. CLAUSING, 147 Wn.2d 620 (2002)
56 P.3d 550 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Appellant v. VERNON D. CLAUSING, Respondent. No. 70957-2.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc.Oral Argument Date: June 25, 2002. Filed: October 24, 2002. Page 621 [EDITORS’ NOTE: THIS PAGE CONTAINS HEADNOTES. HEADNOTES ARE NOT AN OFFICIAL PRODUCT OF THE COURT, THEREFORE THEY ARE NOT DISPLAYED.] Page 622 Eric […]
IN RE OPENDACK, 78 Wn.2d 113 (1970)
470 P.2d 187 In the Matter of the Disciplinary Proceedings Against HENRY P. OPENDACK, an Attorney at Law.[*] No. C.D. 3642.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. May 28, 1970. [*] Reported in 470 P.2d 187. Proceedings filed in the Supreme Court September 22, 1969, for the discipline of an attorney. Judgment of suspension. Douglas […]
PARRIS v. BENEDICT, 28 Wn.2d 817 (1947)
184 P.2d 63 CHARLES PARRIS et al., Respondents, v. NENA BENEDICT et al., Appellants.[1] No. 30194.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. August 28, 1947. [1] Reported in 184 P.2d 63. [1] DEEDS — REQUISITES AND VALIDITY — UNDUE INFLUENCE — DEEDS TO CHILDREN — EVIDENCE — SUFFICIENCY. In an action by brothers and sisters […]
IN RE PROPES, 12 Wn.2d 451 (1942)
122 P.2d 454 In the Matter of the Guardianship of CLARINDA BELLE PROPES, an Incompetent Person.[1] No. 28577.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. February 14, 1942. [1] Reported in 122 P.2d 454. [1] GUARDIAN AND WARD — APPOINTMENT OF GUARDIAN — PROCEEDINGS — CONDUCT OF HEARING. It cannot be contended that a person was […]
LUKE v. DEPT. OF LABOR AND INDUSTRIES, 147 Wn. 149 (1928)
265 P. 176 EDWARD O. LUKE, Respondent, v. THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRIES, Appellant. No. 20994. Department One.The Supreme Court of Washington. March 20, 1928. [1] MASTER AND SERVANT (121-2) — WORKMEN’S COMPENSATION — CLASSIFICATION OF INJURY — EVIDENCE. Under Rem. Comp. Stat., § 7679, subd. h, the department of labor and industry is […]
BRESOLIN v. MORRIS, 88 Wn.2d 167 (1977)
558 P.2d 1350 BRADLEY LAVE BRESOLIN, Petitioner, v. CHARLES MORRIS, as Secretary of the Department of Social and Health Services, Respondent. No. 43846.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. January 7, 1977. [1] Appeal and Error — Decisions Reviewable — Moot Questions — Issues of Public Concern. An otherwise moot case will be determined by […]
UNITED STATES v. ACRES OF LAND, 89 Wn.2d 550 (1978)
574 P.2d 375 THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, Appellant, v. 1,216.83 ACRES OF LAND, ET AL, Respondents. No. 44531.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. January 26, 1978. [1] Administrative Law and Procedure — Delegation of Authority — Prospective Effect. A general statutory delegation of authority as to a particular subject matter will meet the […]
DISPOSITIONS OF PETITIONS FOR REVIEW, 139 Wn.2d 1007 (1999)
The Supreme Court of Washington. 1999. State, Respondent, v. Spitsyn, Petitioner, No. 68241-1. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, April 16, 1999, 95 Wn. App. 1012. Denied November 2, 1999. State, Respondent, v. Anderson, Petitioner, No. 68244-5. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, April 9, […]
STATE v. THOMAS, 156 Wn. 583 (1930)
287 P. 667 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. GEORGE THOMAS et al., Appellants. No. 22238. Department Two.The Supreme Court of Washington. May 5, 1930. [1] INTOXICATING LIQUORS (30, 50) — ILLEGAL POSSESSION — EVIDENCE — SUFFICIENCY. A hotel proprietor’s conviction of unlawful possession of liquor, found cleverly concealed in a guest room, is sustained […]
STATE EX REL. WASH. NAV. CO. v. PIERCE COUNTY, 187 Wn. 695 (1936)
60 P.2d 16 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, on the Relation of Washington Navigation Company, Appellant, v. PIERCE COUNTY et al., Respondents. No. 25933. En Banc.The Supreme Court of Washington. August 8, 1936. Appeal from a judgment of the superior court for Pierce county, Simpson, J., entered October 21, 1935, upon findings in favor of the […]
STATE v. HAYNES, 160 Wn.2d 1002 (2007)
158 P.3d 614 State, Respondent, v. Haynes, Petitioner. In re Pers. Restraint of Haynes, Petitioner. No. 78992-4.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 decisions of the Court of Appeals, Nos. 53443-2-I, 54169-2-I, and 54533-7-I, July 3, 2006, […]
DUMMER v. WHEELER OSGOOD SALES CORP., 198 Wn. 381 (1939)
88 P.2d 453 SAMUEL R. DUMMER, Respondent, v. WHEELER OSGOOD SALES CORPORATION, Appellant. No. 27334. Department Two.The Supreme Court of Washington. March 24, 1939. [1] PLEADING — AMENDMENT — TO CONFORM TO PROOF. In an action on contract, where the complaint and decision were at first predicated on defendant’s liability as assignee assuming covenants of […]
STATE v. VANWOERT, 136 Wn.2d 1012 (1998)
966 P.2d 904 State, Respondent, v. Vanwoert, Petitioner. No. 66609-1.The Supreme Court of Washington. September 2, 1998. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 38632-8-I, November 26, 1997. Denied September 2, 1998.
DISPOSITIONS OF PETITIONS FOR REVIEW, 101 Wn.2d 1008 (1983)
The Supreme Court of Washington. Island County, Respondent, v. Mackie, et al, Petitioners, No. 50286-2. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, January 9, 1984, 36 Wn. App. 385. Denied March 23, 1984. State, Respondent, v. Record, Petitioner, No. 50288-9. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, […]
BERCIER v. KIGA, 155 Wn.2d 1015 (2005)
124 P.3d 304 Bercier, Petitioner, v. Kiga et al., Respondents. No. 76579-1.The Supreme Court of Washington. November 1, 2005. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 31052-0-II, December 21, 2004, 127 Wn. App. 809. Denied.
STATE v. MOORE, 156 Wn. 386 (1930)
287 P. 22 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. GEORGE MOORE et al., Appellants. No. 22096. Department Two.The Supreme Court of Washington. April 17, 1930. [1] CRIMINAL LAW (316) — TRIAL — INSTRUCTIONS — ALREADY GIVEN. It is not error to refuse requested instructions covered in the general charge. [2] INTOXICATING LIQUORS (31, 50) — […]
WILLIAMS TILT-UP ETC. v. SCHMID, 52 Wn.2d 429 (1958)
326 P.2d 41 WILLIAMS TILT-UP CONTRACTORS, INC., Respondent, v. ALFRED SCHMID et al., Appellants.[1] No. 33866.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. May 29, 1958. [1] Reported in 326 P.2d 41. [1] APPEAL AND ERROR — REVIEW — FINDINGS. The supreme court will not disturb the findings of a trial court, unless there is no […]
STATE v. FOWLER, 145 Wn.2d 400 (2002)
38 P.3d 335 STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. JOSHUA JAMES FOWLER, Petitioner. No. 70481-3The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc.Oral Argument Date: June 12, 2001 Filed: January 17, 2002 Page 401 [EDITORS’ NOTE: THIS PAGE CONTAINS HEADNOTES. HEADNOTES ARE NOT AN OFFICIAL PRODUCT OF THE COURT, THEREFORE THEY ARE NOT DISPLAYED.] Page 402 Jason B. […]
MAGEE v. BACON, 37 Wn.2d 271 (1950)
223 P.2d 457 W.B. MAGEE, Appellant, v. J.M. BACON, Individually and as Trustee, et al., Respondents.[1] No. 31350.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. October 26, 1950. [1] Reported in 223 P.2d 457. [1] CONTEMPT — ACTS CONSTITUTING — DISOBEDIENCE OF SUBPOENA DUCES TECUM. An attorney who disobeyed a subpoena duces tecum which was duly […]
DISPOSITIONS OF PETITIONS FOR REVIEW[†] , 127 Wn.2d 1007 (1995)
The Supreme Court of Washington. 1995 [†] Dispositions of Court of Appeals Commissioner rulings are identified by case names not in italic. Dana’s Housekeeping, Inc, Petitioner, v. Department of Labor Indus., Respondent, No. 62828-9. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, January 17, 1995, 76 Wn. App. 600. Denied July 12, […]
GOLAY v. GOLAY, 35 Wn.2d 122 (1949)
210 P.2d 1022 CATHERINE G. GOLAY, Respondent, v. CLARENCE E. GOLAY, Appellant.[1] No. 31115.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. November 10, 1949. [1] Reported in 210 P.2d 1022. [1] DIVORCE — SUPPORT OF CHILDREN — GROUNDS FOR AWARD AS TO SUPPORT — NECESSITIES — COLLEGE EDUCATION. The expense of educating a child is included […]
MID-COUNTY PUBLISHERS v. LeMAY, 41 Wn.2d 852 (1953)
252 P.2d 268 MID-COUNTY PUBLISHERS, INC., Respondent, v. HAROLD LEMAY et al., Appellants.[1] No. 31921.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. January 16, 1953. [1] Reported in 252 P.2d 268. [1] APPEAL AND ERROR — ASSIGNMENT OF ERRORS — ERRORS NOT ASSIGNED IN BRIEF — RULINGS ON EVIDENCE. Under Rule on Appeal 43, where the […]
FERRY COUNTY v. CONCERNED FRIENDS, 155 Wn.2d 824 (2005)
123 P.3d 102 FERRY COUNTY, Petitioner, v. CONCERNED FRIENDS OF FERRY COUNTY ET AL., Respondents. No. 75493-4.The Supreme Court of Washington.Argued May 12, 2005. Decided November 17, 2005. Page 825 [EDITORS’ NOTE: THIS PAGE CONTAINS HEADNOTES. HEADNOTES ARE NOT AN OFFICIAL PRODUCT OF THE COURT, THEREFORE THEY ARE NOT DISPLAYED.] Page 826 Stephen T. Graham, […]
STATE v. MYERS, 160 Wn.2d 1007 (2007)
158 P.3d 615 State, Respondent, v. Myers, Petitioner. No. 79095-7.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. 32782-1-II, August 8, 2006, 134 Wn. App. 1030. Denied.
STATE v. STROMAN, 160 Wn.2d 1018 (2007)
163 P.3d 793 State, Respondent, v. Stroman, Petitioner. No. 77042-5.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. 29457-5-II, March 8, 2005, 126 Wn. App. 1017. Denied.
COOK v. DEPT. LABOR IND., 46 Wn.2d 475 (1955)
282 P.2d 265 LLOYD COOK, Appellant, v. THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRIES, Respondent.[1] No. 33090.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. April 14, 1955. [1] Reported in 282 P.2d 265. [1] WORKMEN’S COMPENSATION — EMPLOYEES WITHIN ACT — STATUTORY PROVISIONS — INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS — PERSONAL LABOR AS ESSENCE OF EMPLOYMENT. Under Rem. Rev. Stat. […]
STATE v. BROCKHAUG, 136 Wn.2d 1019 (1998)
966 P.2d 901 State, Respondent, v. Brockhaug, Petitioner. No. 66665-2.The Supreme Court of Washington. October 1, 1998. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 40288-9-I, January 14, 1998. Denied October 1, 1998.
STATE v. ESKRIDGE, 58 Wn.2d 546 (1961)
364 P.2d 813 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. TOM ESKRIDGE, Appellant.[*] No. 26179.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. August 31, 1961. [*] Reported in 364 P.2d 813. [1] CRIMINAL LAW — APPEAL AND ERROR — DISMISSAL — BY APPELLANT. An appellant has the right to abandon his appeal, and where an appellant has […]
STATE v. PRATT, 166 Wn.2d 1017 (2009)
210 P.3d 1020 State, Respondent, v. Pratt, Petitioner. No. 82809-1.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. 61347-2-I, January 20, 2009, 148 Wn. App. 1017. Denied.
IN RE PERSONAL RESTRAINT OF SMITH, 171 Wn.2d 1026 (2011)
257 P.3d 664 In re Personal Restraint of Smith. No. 84861-1.The Supreme Court of Washington. June 9, 2011. [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. 40669-1-II, June 15, 2010. Granted on specific issues. Page 1027
SPOKANE SAV. L. SOC. v. PARK VISTA IMP. CO., 160 Wn. 12 (1930)
294 P. 1028 SPOKANE SAVINGS LOAN SOCIETY, Respondent, v. PARK VISTA IMPROVEMENT COMPANY et al., Defendants, A. DALK COMPANY et al., Appellants, MONTGOMERY ELEVATOR COMPANY et al., Cross-Appellants. No. 22219. Department One.The Supreme Court of Washington. December 30, 1930. [1] APPEAL AND ERROR (262) — RECORD — STATEMENT OF FACTS — FORM AND NECESSITY. The […]
FRATES v. FRATES, 135 Wn. 567 (1925)
238 P. 573 LOUIS FRATES, Appellant, v. MARTHA FRATES, Respondent. No. 19148. Department One.The Supreme Court of Washington. August 19, 1925. DIVORCE (104) — CUSTODY OF CHILDREN — MODIFICATION OF DECREE. Where daughters, for some time in the custody of their father and stepmother, have reached the age of sixteen and eighteen years of age […]
ROTHWELL v. NINE MILE FALLS SCH. DIST., 169 Wn.2d 1017 (2010)
Rothwell, Respondent, v. Nine Mile Falls Sch. Dist. et, al., Petitioners. No. 83138-6.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. 26876-4-III, April 21, 2009, 149 Wn. App. 771. Denied.
GLASER v. CONNELL, 47 Wn.2d 622 (1955)
289 P.2d 364 EINAR GLASER et al., Appellants, v. MARGUERITE L. CONNELL, Respondent and Cross-appellant.[1] No. 33239.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. October 27, 1955. [1] Reported in 289 P.2d 364. [1] BILLS AND NOTES — NEGOTIABILITY AND TRANSFER — TRANSFER BY ENDORSEMENT — NOTES PAYABLE TO ORDER. Under RCW 62.01.030, 62.01.031, if a […]
STATE v. RILEY, 162 Wn.2d 1001 (2007)
175 P.3d 1093 State, Respondent, v. Riley, Petitioner. No. 79697-1.The Supreme Court of Washington. December 4, 2007. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 33722-3-II, December 12, 2006, 136 Wn. App. 1017. Dispositions of Petitions for Review and Selected Motions for Discretionary Review. Denied. Page 1002
EDWARDS v. BOUNDS, 18 Wn.2d 836 (1943)
140 P.2d 963 D. EDWARDS, Respondent, v. I.J. BOUNDS et al., Respondents, WILLIAM STEWARD, Appellant.[1] No. 29138.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. August 23, 1943. [1] Reported in 140 P.2d 963. [1] APPEAL AND ERROR — REQUISITES AND PROCEEDINGS — BOND — PARTY TO WHOM GIVEN. In order to perfect an appeal, the appeal […]
DISPOSITIONS OF PETITIONS FOR REVIEW[†] , 121 Wn.2d 1014 (1993)
The Supreme Court of Washington. [†] Dispositions of Court of Appeals Commissioner rulings are identified by case names not in italic. State, Respondent, v. Lane, Petitioner, No. 59750-2. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, July 13, 1992, 66 Wn. App. 1033. Denied March 31, 1993. State, Respondent, v. Henslee, Petitioner, […]
STATE v. WARREN, 161 Wn.2d 1001 (2007)
166 P.3d 719 State, Respondent, v. Warren, Petitioner. No. 79356-5.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. 54032-7-I, July 10, 2006, 134 Wn. App. 44. Granted.
GEHR v. FERRY COUNTY, 179 Wn. 68 (1934)
36 P.2d 71 ELSBETH G. GEHR, as Administratrix, Respondent, v. FERRY COUNTY, Respondent, C. THOMPSON et al., Appellants. No. 24980. Department Two.The Supreme Court of Washington. September 20, 1934. [1] COUNTIES (45) — CONTRACTS — FORMAL REQUISITES. There can be no express extension of a county lease and option where the board of county commissioners […]