STATE v. THERRIAULT, 168 Wn. 517 (1932)

12 P.2d 917 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. HENRY THERRIAULT, Appellant. No. 23524. Department Two.The Supreme Court of Washington. June 29, 1932. [1] CRIMINAL LAW (407) — APPEAL — RECORD — AFFIDAVITS. Where an affidavit for the suppression of evidence was made a part of and embodied in the motion, it is properly made […]

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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 […]

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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

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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 […]

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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, […]

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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 [EDITOR’S NOTE: This case is unpublished as indicated by the issuing court.]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.

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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 […]

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NUXOLL v. MUNRO, 104 Wn.2d 456 (1985)

706 P.2d 223 JAY NUXOLL, Petitioner, v. RALPH MUNRO, as Secretary of State, ET AL, Respondents. No. 51935-8.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. September 12, 1985. [1] Elections — Unexpired Term — Primary Election — Omission — Validity. RCW 29.13.075, which provides for dispensing with a primary election to fill an unexpired term under […]

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KOSTEN v. FLEMING, 21 Wn.2d 825 (1944)

153 P.2d 309 GRACE KOSTEN, Appellant, v. INGLIS FLEMING et al., Respondents.[1] No. 28842.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. November 20, 1944. [1] Reported in 153 P.2d 309. [1] APPEAL AND ERROR — DISPOSITION OF CAUSE — PROCEEDINGS IN LOWER COURT — EFFECT OF DECISION — LAW OF CASE. Where the matter of reopening […]

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UNION FRUIT PRODUCERS, INC. v. PLUMB, 1 Wn.2d 278 (1939)

95 P.2d 1033 UNION FRUIT PRODUCERS, INC., Respondent, v. L.F. PLUMB et al., Defendants, FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF OKANOGAN, Appellant.[1] No. 27572.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. November 13, 1939. [1] Reported in 95 P.2d 1033. [1] PRINCIPAL AND SURETY — CREATION AND EXISTENCE OF RELATION — EVIDENCE — SUFFICIENCY. In an action by […]

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IN THE MATTER OF MARK LEHINGER, 156 Wn.2d 1039 (2006)

In the Matter of the Disciplinary Proceeding Against MARK LEHINGER, an Attorney at Law. No. 15544.The Supreme Court of Washington. May 19, 2006. By an order dated May 19, 2006, the Supreme Court suspended the above named attorney from the practice of law for one year effective when the attorney seeks to return to active […]

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WATERJET TECH. v. FLOW INT’L CORP., 140 Wn.2d 313 (2000)

996 P.2d 598 WATERJET TECHNOLOGY, INC., Plaintiff, v. FLOW INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION, MOHAMED HASHISH, and STEVEN CRAIGEN, Defendants. No. 68500-2.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc.Argued March 9, 2000. Decided April 6, 2000. Page 314 [EDITORS’ NOTE: THIS PAGE CONTAINS HEADNOTES. HEADNOTES ARE NOT AN OFFICIAL PRODUCT OF THE COURT, THEREFORE THEY ARE NOT DISPLAYED.] Page […]

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DISPOSITIONS OF PETITIONS FOR REVIEW, 92 Wn.2d 1030 (1979)

The Supreme Court of Washington. State, Respondent, v. Yuen, Petitioner. State, Respondent, v. Kwan, Petitioner, No. 46460. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, May 21, 1979, 23 Wn. App. 377. Denied October 12, 1979. State, Petitioner, v. Fesser, Respondent, No. 46455. Petition for review of a decision of the Court […]

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KERLIK v. JERKE, 56 Wn.2d 575 (1960)

354 P.2d 702 ROBERT B. KERLIK, Respondent, v. CHRISTINA JERKE et al., Appellants.[1] No. 35270.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. August 4, 1960. [1] Reported in 354 P.2d 702. [1] AUTOMOBILES — LIABILITY FOR INJURIES — EMERGING FROM BEHIND OBSTRUCTIONS — STATUTORY PROVISIONS. There is no compliance with RCW 46.60.190, which requires a car […]

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GEM TRADING CO. v. CUDAHY CORP., 92 Wn.2d 956 (1979)

603 P.2d 828 GEM TRADING COMPANY, INC., Plaintiff, v. CUDAHY CORPORATION, Respondent, ROBIN VAN WOERDEN, ET AL, Petitioners. No. 46121.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. December 6, 1979. [1] Libel and Slander — Privileged Communications — Qualified Privilege — In General. A statement made to protect an interest of the publisher has a qualified […]

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KOSTEN v. FLEMING, 15 Wn.2d 523 (1942)

131 P.2d 170 GRACE KOSTEN, Appellant, v. INGLIS FLEMING et al., Respondents.[1] No. 28842.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. November 25, 1942. [1] Reported in 131 P.2d 170. [1] FORCIBLE ENTRY AND DETAINER — EVIDENCE — ADMISSIBILITY — ATTACK ON RECORD TITLE. In an action in unlawful detainer by a record owner of property […]

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STATE v. LINDAHL, 149 Wn.2d 1013 (2003)

State, Respondent, v. Lindahl, Petitioner. No. 73212-4.The Supreme Court of Washington. May 28, 2003. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 27775-1-II, September 20, 2002, 114 Wn. App. 1. Denied May 28, 2003.

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STATE v. CASTERLOW-BEY, 136 Wn.2d 1005 (1998)

966 P.2d 901 State, Respondent, v. Casterlow-Bey, Petitioner. No. 66654-7.The Supreme Court of Washington. September 2, 1998. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, March 6, 1998, 89 Wn. App. 1047. Denied September 2, 1998.

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IN RE SYKES’ ESTATE, 11 Wn.2d 278 (1941)

118 P.2d 961 In the Matter of the Estate of GEORGE W. SYKES, Deceased. LLOYD HOWARD, as Administrator etc., Respondent, v. WALTER G. SYKES et al., Appellants.[1] No. 28441.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. November 15, 1941. [1] Reported in 118 P.2d 961. [1] EXECUTORS AND ADMINISTRATORS — ALLOWANCE AND PAYMENT OF CLAIMS — […]

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RENA-WARE DISTRIB., INC. v. STATE, 77 Wn.2d 514 (1970)

463 P.2d 622 RENA-WARE DISTRIBUTORS, INC., et al., Appellants, v. THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent.[*] No. 40160.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. January 8, 1970. [*] Reported in 463 P.2d 622. [1] Statutes — Construction — Meaning of Words — Ordinary Definition. Words used in a statute must be given their ordinary meaning unless […]

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MALLAND v. SIMS, 173 Wn. 649 (1933)

24 P.2d 70 WILLIAM MALLAND, Respondent, v. CHARLES SIMS et al., Appellants. No. 24363. Department Two.The Supreme Court of Washington. July 25, 1933. [1] RAILROADS (74, 78) — OPERATION — INJURIES TO PERSON ON OR NEAR TRACKS — CARE REQUIRED AS TO LICENSEES — MODE OF RUNNING TRAINS. Where a loading crew and a railway […]

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ADAIR v. NORTHERN PAC. R. CO., 64 Wn.2d 539 (1964)

392 P.2d 830 GEORGE D. ADAIR, Respondent, v. NORTHERN PACIFIC RAILWAY COMPANY, Appellant.[*] No. 36831.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. June 4, 1964. [*] Reported in 392 P.2d 830. [1] Evidence — Master and Servant — FELA — Law Applicable. All questions regarding the sufficiency of the evidence to support a jury finding of […]

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DISPOSITIONS OF PETITIONS FOR REVIEW[†] , 133 Wn.2d 1012 (1997)

The Supreme Court of Washington. 1997. [†] Dispositions of Court of Appeals Commissioner rulings are identified by case names not in italic. Morinaga, Respondent, v. Vue, et al., Petitioners. No. 65471-9. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, April 24, 1997, 85 Wn. App. 822. Denied October 7, 1997. State, Respondent, […]

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COX v. CHARLES WRIGHT ACADEMY, INC., 70 Wn.2d 173 (1967)

422 P.2d 515 JOSEPH COX, JR., Respondent, v. CHARLES WRIGHT ACADEMY, INC., et al., Appellants.[*] No. 38458.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. January 5, 1967. [*] Reported in 422 P.2d 515. [1] Trial — Verdict — Impeachment — Presumptions. Under Const. art. 1, § 21 and RCW 4.76.030, there is a strong presumption that […]

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JAMES v. CENTURY 21 EXPOSITION, INC., 67 Wn.2d 997 (1965)

407 P.2d 822 FRANK B. JAMES, Appellant, v. CENTURY 21 EXPOSITION, INC., Respondent, CLARENCE BUCKINGER et al., Appellants.[*] No. 37795.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. November 10, 1965. [*] Reported in 407 P.2d 822. Appeal from a judgment of the Superior Court for King County, No. 591421, George H. Revelle, J., entered May 19, […]

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DISPOSITIONS OF PETITIONS FOR REVIEW, 104 Wn.2d 1015 (1985)

The Supreme Court of Washington. Ball, et al, Respondents, v. Junge, et al, Petitioners, No. 51934-0. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, May 31, 1985, 40 Wn. App. 1057. Denied September 20, 1985. Intercapital Corp. of Or., Respondent, v. Intercapital Corp. of Wash., Petitioner, No. 51936-6. Petition for review of […]

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WEST v. PORT OF OLYMPIA, 165 Wn.2d 1050 (2009)

West, Petitioner, Jorgensen et al., Respondents, v. Port of Olympia et al., Respondents. No. 82461-4.The Supreme Court of Washington. April 29, 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. 60723-5-I, July 21, 2008, 146 Wn. App. 108. Denied.

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PERS. RESTRAINT OF MARKEL, 154 Wn.2d 262 (2005)

111 P.3d 249 In the Matter of the Personal Restraint of ERIC MARKEL, Petitioner. In the Matter of the Personal Restraint of LEADEE MARKEL, Petitioner. Nos. 75459-4; 75537-0.The Supreme Court of Washington.Argued November 10, 2004. Decided May 5, 2005. Page 263 [EDITORS’ NOTE: THIS PAGE CONTAINS HEADNOTES. HEADNOTES ARE NOT AN OFFICIAL PRODUCT OF THE […]

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STATE v. ALLEN, 72 Wn.2d 42 (1967)

431 P.2d 593 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. GORDON MICHAEL ALLEN, Appellant, LEROY BURR, JR., Defendant.[*] No. 38885.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. September 7, 1967. [*] Reported in 431 P.2d 593. [1] Criminal Law — Evidence — Demonstrative Evidence — Connection With Accused — Limited Jury Consideration. In a prosecution for armed […]

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STATE v. WEBB, 170 Wn.2d 1013 (2010)

245 P.3d 775 State, Respondent, v. Webb, Petitioner. No. 82096-1.The Supreme Court of Washington. December 1, 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. 60135-1-I, July 21, 2008, 145 Wn. App. 1049. Denied

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CHRISTY v. DAVIS, 71 Wn.2d 81 (1967)

426 P.2d 493 JAMES A. CHRISTY, as Guardian, Respondent, v. CHARLES M. DAVIS, JR., et al., Appellants.[*] No. 38681.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. April 13, 1967. [*] Reported in 426 P.2d 493. [1] New Trial — Order Granting — Sufficiency. An order granting a new trial which does not comply with the mandate […]

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FOSTER v. HALIFAX INS. CO., 56 Wn.2d 148 (1960)

351 P.2d 931 JOHN P. FOSTER, Appellant, v. THE HALIFAX INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK, Respondent.[1] No. 35252.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. April 28, 1960. [1] Reported in 351 P.2d 931. [1] INSURANCE — CANCELLATION — ACTS CONSTITUTING CANCELLATION — NOTICE TO INSURED. Under RCW 48.18.290, a fire insurance policy may be canceled […]

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ST. PAUL TACOMA LBR. CO. v. STATE, 57 Wn.2d 807 (1961)

360 P.2d 142 ST. PAUL AND TACOMA LUMBER COMPANY, Appellant, v. THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent.[1] No. 35380.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. March 9, 1961. [1] Reported in 360 P.2d 142. [1] STATUTES — CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION — MEANING OF LANGUAGE. Courts may not read into a statute language which does not appear, […]

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AUGUSTINE v. BOARD ETC., 44 Wn.2d 732 (1954)

270 P.2d 475 JOHN AUGUSTINE, Respondent, v. BOARD OF POLICE PENSION FUND COMMISSIONERS OF ABERDEEN, Appellant.[1] No. 32551.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. May 14, 1954. [1] Reported in 270 P.2d 475. [1] CERTIORARI — NATURE AND GROUNDS — ACTS AND PROCEEDINGS OF PUBLIC OFFICERS AND BOARDS — QUASI JUDICIAL OR ADMINISTRATIVE BOARDS. Certiorari […]

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ARTHURS v. NAT. POSTAL ETC., 49 Wn.2d 570 (1956)

304 P.2d 685 MAUDE ALICE ARTHURS, Respondent, v. NATIONAL POSTAL TRANSPORT ASSOCIATION, Appellant.[1] No. 33808.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. December 5, 1956. [1] Reported in 304 P.2d 685. [1] APPEAL AND ERROR — REVIEW — VERDICT. When the verdict of a jury is attacked oj the ground that it is not supported by […]

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McMAHON v. CARLISLE-PENNELL LUMBER CO., 141 Wn. 321 (1926)

251 P. 574 MICHAEL McMAHON et al., Respondents, v. CARLISLE-PENNELL LUMBER COMPANY, Appellant. No. 20046. Department One.The Supreme Court of Washington. December 20, 1926. [1] NEGLIGENCE (11-1, 38) — DANGEROUS PREMISES — EXCAVATIONS — EVIDENCE — SUFFICIENCY. The negligence of the defendant in filling a pipe line ditch in a street is a question for […]

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WASHBURN v. BEATT EQUIPMENT CO., 120 Wn.2d 246 (1992)

840 P.2d 860 NORMAN WASHBURN, ET AL, Respondents, v. BEATT EQUIPMENT COMPANY, Appellant. No. 57736-6.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. November 25, 1992. [1] Limitation of Actions — Improvements to Realty — “Manufacturer” — Proposed Instructions — Failure To Take Exception. When a defendant maintains that a case should not go to the jury […]

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SUBURBAN TRANSP. SYSTEM v. KING COUNTY, 160 Wn. 364 (1931)

295 P. 124 SUBURBAN TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM, Appellant, v. KING COUNTY, Respondent. No. 22563. Department One.The Supreme Court of Washington. January 16, 1931. [1] CORPORATIONS (25) — DOMICILE. The residence of a corporation organized in this state is at its principal place of business. [2] TAXATION (51, 52) — PLACE OF TAXATION — SEVERAL TAXING DISTRICTS […]

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STATE v. LOUCKS, 98 Wn.2d 563 (1983)

656 P.2d 480 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. ALLEN B. LOUCKS, Petitioner. No. 48587-9.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. January 6, 1983. [1] Criminal Law — Evidence — Identification — Tracking Dog — Foundation. Admission of tracking dog evidence on the issue of identity of the perpetrator of a crime requires a showing […]

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FORBES v. SEATTLE, 113 Wn.2d 929 (1990)

785 P.2d 431 ROGER FORBES, Appellant, v. THE CITY OF SEATTLE, Respondent. No. 56367-5.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. January 18, 1990. [1] Constitutional Law — Construction — State and Federal Provisions — Independent State Interpretation — Argument — Necessity. An appellate court need not decide whether a state constitutional provision provides broader protection […]

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CHRISTOFERSEN v. RADOVICH, 23 Wn.2d 846 (1945)

162 P.2d 830 P. CHRISTOFERSEN, Appellant, v. NICK J. RADOVICH et al., Respondents.[1] No. 29640.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. October 16, 1945. [1] Reported in 162 P.2d 830. [1] APPEAL AND ERROR — REVIEW — THEORY OF CASE. In an action to foreclose a labor and materialman’s lien, where the case was tried […]

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SMITH v. DEPT. OF LABOR INDUSTRIES, 8 Wn.2d 587 (1941)

113 P.2d 57 GEORGE SMITH, Respondent, v. THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRIES, Appellant.[1] No. 28211.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. May 5, 1941. [1] Reported in 113 P.2d 57. [1] WORKMEN’S COMPENSATION — REOPENING CLAIM — STATUTORY REGULATION — AUTHORITY OF DIRECTOR TO ACT ON OWN MOTION. Under Laws of 1927, chapter 310, […]

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DISPOSITIONS OF PETITIONS FOR REVIEW, 132 Wn.2d 1009 (1997)

The Supreme Court of Washington. 1997. State, Respondent, v. Young, Petitioner, No. 65207-4. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, February 3, 1997, 84 Wn. App. 1090. Denied July 8, 1997. Superior Asphalt Concrete Co., Petitioner; v. Department of Labor Indus., et al., Respondents, No. 65208-2. Petition for review of a […]

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COWAN v. C., M., ST. P. PAC. R., 55 Wn.2d 615 (1960)

349 P.2d 218 E.J. COWAN, Appellant, v. CHICAGO, MILWAUKEE, ST. PAUL PACIFIC RAILROAD et al., Respondents.[1] No. 34915.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. February 11, 1960. [1] Reported in 349 P.2d 218. [1] TRIAL — INSTRUCTIONS — REFUSAL OF REQUEST — GROUNDS — SUFFICIENCY. In an action for personal injuries brought by a locomotive […]

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BOND v. WIEGARDT, 36 Wn.2d 41 (1950)

216 P.2d 196 FRED M. BOND et al., Appellants, v. JOHN L. WIEGARDT et al., Respondents.[1] No. 31046.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. March 28, 1950. [1] Reported in 216 P.2d 196. [1] EVIDENCE — PAROL EVIDENCE AFFECTING WRITINGS — CONTRADICTING, VARYING, OR ADDING TO TERMS OF WRITTEN INSTRUMENT. Under the parol evidence rule, […]

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WEIL v. JORDAN, 156 Wn. 211 (1930)

286 P. 662 FRED M. WEIL et al., Respondents, v. F.M. JORDAN et al., Appellants. No. 21913. Department Two.The Supreme Court of Washington. April 3, 1930. [1] APPEAL AND ERROR (488) — DECISION — REMAND FOR FURTHER ACTION. Where the lower court erroneously declared a forfeiture of a contract to purchase land when equity required […]

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IN RE ESTATE OF CORDERO, 156 Wn.2d 1019 (2006)

132 P.3d 734 In re Estate of Cordero. Dahle, Petitioner, v. Nadolski, Respondent. No. 77353-0.The Supreme Court of Washington. March 7, 2006. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 53756-3-I, May 31, 2005, 127 Wn. App. 783. Denied.

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LALLEY v. LALLEY, 43 Wn.2d 192 (1953)

260 P.2d 905 FRANK P. LALLEY, Respondent, v. EFFIE K. LALLEY, Appellant.[1] No. 32382.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. September 4, 1953. [1] Reported in 260 P.2d 905. [1] APPEAL AND ERROR — REVIEW — FINDINGS. Findings of fact will not be disturbed on appeal where the evidence does not preponderate against them. [2] […]

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DISPOSITIONS OF PETITIONS FOR REVIEW[†] , 115 Wn.2d 1007 (1990)

The Supreme Court of Washington. [†] Dispositions of Court of Appeals Commissioner rulings are identified by case names not in italic. State, Respondent, v. Hastings, Petitioner, No. 57309-3. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, May 14, 1990, 57 Wn. App. 836. Granted September 4, 1990. Odessa Sch. Dist. 105, et […]

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GLOBE CONSTRUCTION CO. v. YOST, 173 Wn. 522 (1933)

23 P.2d 892 GLOBE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, Appellant, v. AMANDA C. YOST, Respondent. No. 24462. Department Two.The Supreme Court of Washington. July 17, 1933. [1] LIS PENDENS (10) — OPERATION AND EFFECT — PERSONS BOUND BY JUDGMENT — HOLDER OF UNRECORDED DEED. Title under an unrecorded deed from the mortgagor is cut off by the filing […]

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SCHOCK v. RINGLING BROS. ETC., 5 Wn.2d 599 (1940)

105 P.2d 838 JACQUALINE SCHOCK et al., Respondents, v. RINGLING BROS. AND BARNUM BAILEY COMBINED SHOWS, Appellant.[1] No. 28056.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. October 3, 1940. [1] Reported in 105 P.2d 838. [1] NEGLIGENCE — CONDITION AND USE OF LAND — INVITEES. An invitee is one expressly or impliedly invited onto the premises […]

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STATE v. AKERS, 136 Wn.2d 641 (1998)

965 P.2d 1078 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. JOSEPH AKERS, Petitioner. No. 66600-8.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One.Considered September 1, 1998. Decided October 15, 1998. Appeal from the Superior Court for King County No. 94-1-03893-8, James J. Dore, J. Pro Tem., on January 9, 1995. Page 642 Nielsen, Broman Associates, P.L.L.C., by Eric […]

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JAMES v. CORVIN, 184 Wn. 356 (1935)

51 P.2d 689 F.D. JAMES et al., Respondents, v. CORA E. CORVIN, as Administratrix, Appellant. No. 25593. Department One.The Supreme Court of Washington. November 12, 1935. [1] EXECUTORS AND ADMINISTRATORS (72) — CLAIMS — PRESENTATION — NECESSITY. Our statute of non-claim being mandatory and strictly construed, a claim against an estate for damages for the […]

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DEPT. OF LABOR INDUSTRIES v. STONE, 190 Wn. 145 (1937)

67 P.2d 320 THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRIES et al., Plaintiffs, v. J.E. STONE, as Judge of the Superior Court for Cowlitz County, Respondent. No. 26478. En Banc.The Supreme Court of Washington. April 22, 1937. [1] APPEAL AND ERROR — PERSONS ENTITLED — ESTOPPEL OR WAIVER — ACCEPTANCE OF BENEFITS. Where an injured workman […]

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STATE v. BUCKNER, 125 Wn.2d 915 (1995)

890 P.2d 460 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. CURTIS SCOTT BUCKNER, Petitioner. No. 62043-1.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. March 16, 1995. [1] Evidence — Opinion Evidence — Expert Testimony — Scientific Evidence — DNA Typing — Unique Genotype. A DNA expert may not testify that a particular genotype is unique in the […]

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STATE v. DAVIS, 163 Wn.2d 606 (2008)

184 P.3d 639 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. ANTHONY D. DAVIS, Petitioner. No. 79068-0.The Supreme Court of Washington.Argued October 9, 2007. Decided May 22, 2008. Page 607 [EDITORS’ NOTE: THIS PAGE CONTAINS HEADNOTES. HEADNOTES ARE NOT AN OFFICIAL PRODUCT OF THE COURT, THEREFORE THEY ARE NOT DISPLAYED.] Page 608 David L. Donnan (of Washington […]

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DIKE v. DIKE, 75 Wn.2d 1 (1968)

448 P.2d 490 CHARLES A. DIKE, JR., Plaintiff, v. ROBBIN ANGELA DIKE, Defendant, JOHN R. SIMMONS, Appellant, THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent.[*] No. 40081.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. December 5, 1968. [*] Reported in 448 P.2d 490. [1] Judges — Disqualification — Affidavit of Prejudice — Violation of Prior Ruling. A trial judge […]

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STATE EX REL. McFERRAN v. STARR, 32 Wn.2d 544 (1949)

202 P.2d 927 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, on the Relation of Edward M. McFerran, Respondent, v. JUSTICE COURT OF EVANGELINE STARR, Appellant.[1] No. 30630.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. February 11, 1949. [1] Reported in 202 P.2d 927. [1] COURTS — NATURE OF JUDICIAL AUTHORITY — INHERENT POWERS. Every court has certain inherent powers […]

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FLEMING v. REINHARDT, 153 Wn. 526 (1929)

280 P. 9 T.M. FLEMING, as Receiver, Respondent, v. ROBERT B. REINHARDT et al., Appellants. No. 21934. Department One.The Supreme Court of Washington. August 26, 1929. [1] CORPORATIONS (173) — CORPORATE POWERS — CONVEYANCES BY CORPORATION — DEEDS — SEAL — PRESUMPTIONS. A corporate deed, authenticated by the corporate seal, shows prima facie authority of […]

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STATE v. HAIRYCHIN, 136 Wn.2d 862 (1998)

968 P.2d 410 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. SUNSHINE HAIRYCHIN, Petitioner. No. 66896-5.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc.Considered November 10, 1998. Decided December 10, 1998. Appeal from the Superior Court for King County, No. 96-8-08463-0, Laura Inveen, J., on June 20, 1997. Page 863 Nielsen, Broman Associates, P.L.L.C., by Eric J. Nielsen, for […]

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WALKER v. STATE, 48 Wn.2d 587 (1956)

295 P.2d 328 VIRGIL H. WALKER et al., Appellants, v. THE STATE OF WASHINGTON et al., Respondents.[1] No. 33385.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. March 29, 1956. [1] Reported in 295 P.2d 328. [1] APPEAL AND ERROR — PLEADING — DEMURRER — SCOPE OF INQUIRY — MATTERS OUTSIDE COMPLAINT. On appeal from a judgment […]

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STATE v. SWAN, 114 Wn.2d 613 (1990)

790 P.2d 610 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Petitioner, v. WILLIAM ORR SWAN, ET AL, Respondents. No. 55393-9.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. May 3, 1990. [1] Sexual Offenses — Evidence — Statement of Child Victim — Reliability — Corroboration — What Constitutes. For purposes of RCW 9A.44.120(2)(b), which requires corroboration of an act of […]

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PACIFIC FRUIT ETC. CO. v. FRUIT PRODUCTION CO., 184 Wn. 571 (1935)

52 P.2d 311 PACIFIC FRUIT PRODUCE COMPANY, Appellant, v. FRUIT PRODUCTION COMPANY, Respondent. No. 25863. Department Two.The Supreme Court of Washington. December 9, 1935. [1] CROPS (2) — OWNERSHIP — AFTER SEVERANCE. After severance of a crop, the owner has no right or title to crops raised by another not in privity with him, and […]

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KRIEGER v. KRIEGER, 133 Wn. 183 (1925)

233 P. 306 CHARLES KRIEGER, Respondent, v. ANNA KRIEGER, Appellant. No. 19047. Department One.The Supreme Court of Washington. February 25, 1925. DIVORCE (63) — ATTORNEY’S FEES AND SUIT MONEY — ALLOWANCE — DISCRETION. It is an abuse of discretion to refuse to allow suit money and attorney’s fees to a wife, sued for a divorce, […]

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CORRIDOR PARTNERS v. LLOYD, 136 Wn.2d 1006 (1998)

966 P.2d 901 Corridor Partners, et al., Petitioners, v. Lloyd, et al., Respondents. No. 66635-1.The Supreme Court of Washington. September 2, 1998. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 39899-7-I, October 28, 1997. Denied September 2, 1998. DISPOSITIONS OF PETITIONS FOR REVIEW[†] [†] Dispositions of Court of Appeals Commissioner rulings […]

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EWER v. JOHNSON, 44 Wn.2d 746 (1954)

270 P.2d 813 MARTIN R. EWER, Respondent, v. A.L. JOHNSON et al., Defendants, GEORGE T. RUDD et al., Appellants.[1] No. 32607.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. May 20, 1954 [1] Reported in 270 P.2d 813. [1] EVIDENCE — RELEVANCY AND COMPETENCY — RES GESTAE. In an action for personal injuries sustained when several cars […]

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WHEELER v. BILL, 18 Wn.2d 196 (1943)

138 P.2d 857 DANIEL WHEELER et al., Respondents, v. NICK BILL et al., Appellants.[1] No. 28989.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. June 16, 1943. [1] Reported in 138 P.2d 857. [1] APPEAL AND ERROR — REVIEW — NEW TRIAL — DISCRETION. The granting of a new trial is a matter of discretion, and will […]

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STATE v. LEONARD, 157 Wn.2d 1015 (2006)

139 P.3d 350 STATE, Respondent v. LEONARD, Petitioner. No. 78106-1.The Supreme Court of Washington. July 7, 2006. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 53669-9-I, October 17, 2005, 130 Wn. App. 1001. Denied. Page 1016

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LESCHI v. HIGHWAY COMM’N, 84 Wn.2d 271 (1974)

525 P.2d 774 LESCHI IMPROVEMENT COUNCIL et al., Appellants, v. WASHINGTON STATE HIGHWAY COMMISSION et al., Respondents. No. 42766.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. August 22, 1974. [1] Administrative Law and Procedure — Review — Issues Not Raised in Hearing — In General. Failure to raise issues or to make objections during the course […]

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BURKHARD v. BOWEN, 32 Wn.2d 613 (1949)

203 P.2d 361 W.J. BURKHARD, Appellant, v. FRED S. BOWEN et al., Respondents.[1] No. 30599.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. March 3, 1949. [1] Reported in 203 P.2d 361. [1] HIGHWAYS — VACATION — FAILURE TO OPEN — STATUTORY PROVISIONS — APPLICATION TO ALLEYS. Laws of 1890, chapter XIX, § 32, providing that any […]

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IN RE ROHNE, 157 Wn. 62 (1930)

288 P. 269 In the Matter of the Guardianship of HAZEL REBECCA ROHNE (formerly Trethewey). HAZEL REBECCA ROHNE, Appellant, v. SAMUEL TRETHEWEY et al., Respondents. No. 22233. Department One.The Supreme Court of Washington. May 26, 1930. [1] GUARDIAN AND WARD (25) — ACCOUNTING AND SETTLEMENT — CREDITS — DUTY TO SUPPORT MINOR CHILDREN. Where children […]

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STATE v. ADAMS, 165 Wn.2d 1039 (2009)

State, Respondent, v. Adams, Petitioner. No. 82350-2.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. 60101-6-I, August 11, 2008, 146 Wn. App. 1030. Denied. Page 1040

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STATE v. RANDHAWA, 133 Wn.2d 67 (1997)

941 P.2d 661 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. HARMIT P. SINGH RANDHAWA, Appellant. No. 64780-1.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc.Argued March 26, 1997. Decided August 14, 1997. Page 68 Appeal from the Superior Court for Whatcom County, No. 93-1-00964-2, Steven J. Mura, J., on December 9, 1994. Page 69 Tario Associates, by Jeffrey […]

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IN RE METROPOLITAN BUILDING CO., 144 Wn. 469 (1927)

258 P. 473 In the Matter of the Assessment of METROPOLITAN BUILDING COMPANY. TAX COMMISSION et al., Appellants, v. METROPOLITAN BUILDING COMPANY, Respondent. No. 20591. En Banc.The Supreme Court of Washington. July 28, 1927. [1] TAXATION (123) — WRONGFUL ASSESSMENT — REMEDIES OF OWNER — APPEAL. An appeal lies to the supreme court from the […]

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MATHIOUDAKIS v. FLEMING, 163 Wn.2d 1041 (2008)

Mathioudakis, Petitioner, v. Fleming et al., Respondents. No. 80732-9.The Supreme Court of Washington. June 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. 34734-2-II, July 3, 2007, 140 Wn. App. 247. Denied.

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DISPOSITIONS OF PETITIONS FOR REVIEW[†] , 133 Wn.2d 1004 (1997)

The Supreme Court of Washington. 1997. [†] Dispositions of Court of Appeals Commissioner rulings are identified by case names not in italic. State, Respondent, v. Dauenhauer, Petitioner. No. 65348-8. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, March 27, 1997, 85 Wn. App. 1037. Denied September 3, 1997. Tolson, et al., Petitioners, […]

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DeFUNIS v. ODEGAARD, 84 Wn.2d 617 (1974)

529 P.2d 438 MARCO DeFUNIS et al., Respondents, v. CHARLES ODEGAARD et al., Appellants. No. 42198.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. December 12, 1974. [1] Action — Class Action — Construction — In General. As a specialized type of action, class actions must strictly conform to the requirements of CR 23. [2] Action — […]

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STATE v. MALONEY, 78 Wn.2d 922 (1971)

481 P.2d 1 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. GEORGE D. MALONEY, JR., Appellant.[*] No. 40882.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. February 18, 1971. [*] Reported in 481 P.2d 1. [1] Vagrancy — Lewd and Disorderly — Statutory Provisions — Certainty. RCW 9.87.010(7), which declares every lewd, disorderly, or dissolute person to be a […]

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DERR v. BONNEY, 38 Wn.2d 678 (1951)

231 P.2d 637 ALVON L. DERR et al., Appellants, v. L.J. BONNEY et al., Respondents.[1] No. 31393.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. May 17, 1951. [1] Reported in 231 P.2d 637. [1] PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS — LIABILITY FOR NEGLIGENCE — DEGREE OF CARE OR SKILL REQUIRED. A doctor is not to be charged with […]

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DISPOSITIONS OF PETITIONS FOR REVIEW, 105 Wn.2d 1004 (1985)

The Supreme Court of Washington. Faber, et al, Respondents, v. Tekavek, Petitioner, Nk. 52294-4. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, September 23, 1985, 41 Wn. App. 1056. Denied January 10, 1986. Safeco Ins. Co. of Am., et al, Petitioners, v. McGrath, et al, Respondents, Lumberman’s Mut. Cas. Co., Petitioner, No. […]

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BROWNING v. SLENDERELLA SYSTEMS, 54 Wn.2d 440 (1959)

341 P.2d 859 OLA M. BROWNING et al., Respondents, v. SLENDERELLA SYSTEMS OF SEATTLE, Appellant.[1] No. 34375.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. July 9, 1959. [1] Reported in 341 P.2d 859. [1] CIVIL RIGHTS — DISCRIMINATION AS TO PUBLIC ACCOMMODATION — ACTS CONSTITUTING. Discrimination may arise just as surely through “subtleties of conduct” as […]

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SKATES v. CONNIFF, 153 Wn. 538 (1929)

280 P. 15 H.V. SKATES, Appellant, v. W.J. CONNIFF et al., Respondents. No. 21652. Department Two.The Supreme Court of Washington. August 26, 1929. [1] HIGHWAYS (59) — NEGLIGENT USE — ACTIONS FOR INJURIES — INSTRUCTIONS. Where the evidence does not sustain the theory of last clear chance, error can not be assigned upon refusing requested […]

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DISPOSITIONS OF PETITIONS FOR REVIEW[†] , 127 Wn.2d 1024 (1995)

The Supreme Court of Washington. 1995 [†] Dispositions of Court of Appeals Commissioner rulings are identified by case names not in italic. State, Respondent, v. Spruel, Petitioner. In re Spruel, Petitioner. No. 63122-1. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, June 12, 1995, 78 Wn. App. 1013. Denied November 1, 1995. […]

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O’RLAKE HMS. v. SEAT.-FIRST NAT. BK., 57 Wn.2d 881 (1961)

360 P.2d 570 OVERLAKE HOMES, INC., Appellant, v. SEATTLE-FIRST NATIONAL BANK, Respondent.[1] No. 35715.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. March 23, 1961. [1] Reported in 360 P.2d 570. [1] BANKS AND BANKING — CONSTITUTIONAL LAW — POLICE POWER — REGULATION OF BANKING BUSINESS. Inasmuch as banks are indispensable agencies through which the industry, trade, […]

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STATE v. WHITMIRE, 163 Wn.2d 1055 (2008)

State, Respondent, v. Whitmire, Petitioner. No. 80932-1.The Supreme Court of Washington. July 9, 2008. [EDITOR’S NOTE: This case is unpublished as indicated by the issuing court.] Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 35743-7-II, October 23, 2007, 141 Wn. App. 1013. Denied.

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STATE v. MARTIN, 160 Wn.2d 1007 (2007)

158 P.3d 615 State, Respondent, v. Martin, Petitioner. No. 79155-4.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. 23949-7-III, August 1, 2006, 134 Wn. App. 1025. Denied.

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STATE v. CAYENNE, 163 Wn.2d 1017 (2008)

180 P.3d 1292 State, Petitioner, v. Cayenne, Respondent. No. 80499-1.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. 34563-3-II, May 22, 2007, 139 Wn. App. 114. Granted.

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IN RE BROWN’S ESTATE, 29 Wn.2d 20 (1947)

185 P.2d 125 In the Matter of the Estate of JOSEPHINE L. BROWN, Deceased. In the Matter of the Guardianship of DAVID S. BROWN, Incompetent.[1] No. 30290.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. October 2, 1947. [1] Reported in 185 P.2d 125. [1] GUARDIAN AND WARD — ACTIONS — CAPACITY OF GUARDIAN TO SUE AND […]

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AHO v. AHOLA, 4 Wn.2d 598 (1940)

104 P.2d 487 HILJA AHO, Appellant, v. WILLIAM AHOLA, as Administrator, et al., Respondents.[1] No. 27925.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. July 18, 1940. [1] Reported in 104 P.2d 487. [1] WILLS — CONTRACTS TO DEVISE — EVIDENCE — SUFFICIENCY. In an action for specific performance of a contract to devise, where the plaintiff […]

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TREMPER v. NORTHWESTERN MUT. LIFE INS. CO., 11 Wn.2d 461 (1941)

119 P.2d 707 A.A. TREMPER, Respondent, v. THE NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY, Appellant.[1] No. 28454.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. December 1, 1941. [1] Reported in 119 P.2d 707. [1] INSURANCE — CONSTITUTIONAL LAW — OBLIGATION OF CONTRACTS — LOANS ON POLICIES — COMPOUND INTEREST. The obligation of a contract is impaired, within […]

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KENNEDY v. CLAUSING, 74 Wn.2d 483 (1968)

445 P.2d 637 ROBERT T. KENNEDY, Respondent and Cross-appellant, v. V.D. CLAUSING et al., Appellants.[*] No. 38394.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. September 26, 1968. [*] Reported in 445 P.2d 637. [1] Attorney and Client — Compensation — Agreement After Relationship Created — Burden of Proof. A contract for compensation of an attorney entered […]

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STATE v. GRAHAM, 130 Wn.2d 711 (1996)

927 P.2d 227 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. KEVIN CHRISTOPHER GRAHAM, Petitioner. No. 63705-9.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc.Argued September 26, 1996. Decided December 5, 1996. Page 712 [EDITORS’ NOTE: THIS PAGE CONTAINS HEADNOTES. HEADNOTES ARE NOT AN OFFICIAL PRODUCT OF THE COURT, THEREFORE THEY ARE NOT DISPLAYED.] Page 713 Appeal from the […]

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STATE EX REL. TAYLOR v. SUPERIOR COURT, 2 Wn.2d 575 (1940)

98 P.2d 985 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, on the Relation of Jack Taylor et al., Plaintiff, v. THE SUPERIOR COURT FOR KING COUNTY et al., Respondents.[1] No. 27872.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. February 7, 1940. [1] Reported in 98 P.2d 985. [1] COUNTIES — POLITICAL FUNCTIONS AND POWERS. Counties are but instrumentalities of […]

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AMERICAN STAR INS. v. GRICE, 123 Wn.2d 131 (1994)

865 P.2d 507 AMERICAN STAR INSURANCE COMPANY, Respondent, v. EARNEST L. GRICE ET AL, Defendants, MARGARET ANN KING, ET AL Appellants, GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY, Respondent. No. 59189-0.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. January 20, 1994. [1] Insurance — Insolvency of Insurer — Uniform Liquidation Act — Purpose. The Uniform Insurers Liquidation Act (RCW […]

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ROBSON v. MALONEY, 42 Wn.2d 874 (1953)

259 P.2d 836 J.L. ROBSON, Appellant, v. PETER MALONEY, as Sheriff of Pacific County, et al., Respondents.[1] No. 32406.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. July 15, 1953. [1] Reported in 259 P.2d 836. [1] CHATTEL MORTGAGES — FORM AND CONTENTS — DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY. The description of property in a chattel mortgage must point […]

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IN RE JEFFRIES, 114 Wn.2d 485 (1990)

789 P.2d 731 In the Matter of the Personal Restraint of PATRICK JAMES JEFFRIES, Petitioner. No. 56153-2.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. April 5, 1990. [1] Personal Restraint — Scope — Issue Raised on Appeal — Test. A claim rejected on its merits on appeal will not be considered again in a personal restraint […]

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STATE v. YOUNG, 76 Wn.2d 551 (1969)

458 P.2d 8 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. DOROTHYA YOUNG, Appellant.[*] No. 40334.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. August 21, 1969. [*] Reported in 458 P.2d 8. [1] Arrest — Probable Cause — Reasonableness. The standard of probable cause, essential to an arrest without a warrant, is to be given a nontechnical application. […]

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FAUST v. ALBERTSON, 167 Wn.2d 531 (2009)

222 P.3d 1208 BIANCA FAUST, Individually and as Guardian, ET AL., Petitioners, v. MARK ALBERTSON, as Personal Administrator, Defendant, BELLINGHAM LODGE NO. 493 ET AL., Respondents. No. 81356-6.The Supreme Court of Washington.Argued May 12, 2009. Decided July 16, 2009. Page 532 [EDITORS’ NOTE: THIS PAGE CONTAINS HEADNOTES. HEADNOTES ARE NOT AN OFFICIAL PRODUCT OF THE […]

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