Category: Washington Supreme Court Opinions

175 P.3d 1093 State, Respondent, v. Rodriguez, Petitioner. No. 79780-3.The Supreme Court of Washington. December 4, 2007. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 55277-5-I, December 12, 2005, 130 Wn. App. 1044. Dispositions of Petitions for Review and Selected Motions for Discretionary Review. Denied.

987 P.2d 620 COWLES PUBLISHING COMPANY, Petitioner, v. SPOKANE POLICE DEPARTMENT, CITY OF SPOKANE, WASHINGTON, Respondent. No. 67290-3.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc.Argued June 17, 1999. Decided October 21, 1999. Page 473 [EDITORS’ NOTE: THIS PAGE CONTAINS HEADNOTES. HEADNOTES ARE NOT AN OFFICIAL PRODUCT OF THE COURT, THEREFORE THEY ARE NOT DISPLAYED.] Page 474 […]

917 P.2d 576 State, Respondent, v. Nguyen, Petitioner. No. 63872-1.The Supreme Court of Washington. June 4, 1996. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, January 16, 1996, 80 Wn. App. 1027. Denied June 4, 1996.

264 P.2d 875 HENRIETTE C. HEUSS, Appellant, v. HARRY W. OLSON et al., Respondents.[1] No. 32468.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. December 18, 1953. [1] Reported in 264 P.2d 875. [1] PLEADING — AMENDMENT — TRIAL AMENDMENT — DISCRETION OF COURT. The trial court’s refusal to permit a trial amendment will not be overturned […]

88 P.2d 385 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. LAWSON KAY BARTON, Appellant. No. 27283. Department Two.The Supreme Court of Washington. March 16, 1939. [1] CRIMINAL LAW — EVIDENCE — ADMISSIBILITY — OTHER OFFENSES — TO PROVE MOTIVE. In a prosecution for murder, it is reversible error to receive evidence of a witness for the […]

641 P.2d 1180 JOHN A. SENEAR, Petitioner, v. THE DAILY JOURNAL — AMERICAN, Respondent. No. 47503-2.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. March 4, 1982. [1] Constitutional Law — Appeal and Error — Review — Constitutional Issues — Determination. Whenever possible, an appellate court will decide a case on grounds other than the constitution. [2] […]

160 P.2d 639 In the Matter of WILLIAM C. ELLERN, an Insane Person. WILLIAM C. ELLERN, Appellant, v. THE SUPERIOR COURT FOR SPOKANE COUNTY, Respondent.[1] No. 29531.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. July 5, 1945. [1] Reported in 160 P.2d 639. [1] PLEADING — DEMURRER — ADMISSIONS BY DEMURRER. On demurrer to a petition […]

211 P.2d 721 In the Matter of the Estate of SUSANNAH E. MARSHALL, Deceased. MYRTH S. WRIGHT, as Executrix, Appellant, v. THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent.[1] No. 30977.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. November 23, 1949. [1] Reported in 211 P.2d 721. [1] EXECUTORS AND ADMINISTRATORS — DISTRIBUTION OF ESTATE — OBJECTIONS — AS […]

541 P.2d 994 THE CITY OF SEATTLE, Respondent, v. RICHARD A. GRUNDY, Petitioner. No. 43520.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. October 30, 1975. [1] Criminal Law — Crimes — Voiding — Effect on Pending Proceedings. Pending litigation must be decided under the law at the time of decision; a pending prosecution under a statute […]

508 P.2d 158 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. CHARLES TYSON VIDAL, Appellant. No. 42091.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. March 22, 1973. [1] Criminal Law — Confessions — Advisement of Rights — Repeated Warnings. When a defendant has been adequately and effectively warned of his constitutional rights, it is not necessary to repeat […]

377 P.2d 257 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. HORACE WAYNE ROBERTSON, Appellant.[*] No. 36033.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. December 27, 1962. [*] Reported in 377 P.2d 257. [1] CRIMINAL LAW — TRIAL — INSTRUCTIONS — CLARITY AND SUFFICIENCY. Where a defendant was accused of committing an assault upon being arrested and then […]

747 P.2d 445 In the Matter of the Guardianship of BARBARA GRANT, JUDITH GRANT, Appellant, HUGH M. ROBINSON, Respondent. No. 52609-5.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. December 10, 1987. [1] Medical Treatment — Termination of Life Support Systems — Incompetent Patient — Comatose State or Pain — Necessity. An incompetent patient does not lose […]

257 P.3d 664 In re Parentage of K.R.P. et al. Kjolhaug et al., Respondents, v. Pawlak, Petitioner. No. 85824-1.The Supreme Court of Washington. July 13, 2011. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, Nos. 63774-6-I and 64471-8-I, February 22, 2011, 160 Wn. App. 215. Denied.

172 P.2d 243 B.A. JOHNSON, Respondent, v. WATT A. JOHNSON, Appellant.[1] No. 29662.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. August 29, 1946. [1] Reported in 172 P.2d 243. [1] MORTGAGES — TRUST DEEDS — FORECLOSURE BY SALE — RECITALS IN TRUST DEED AS TO VALIDITY OF SALE — EFFECT. Under the California law, a provision […]

196 P.3d 130 Columbia Physical Therapy, Inc., Petitioner, v. Benton-Franklin Orthopedic Associates, PLLC, et al., Respondents. No. 81734-1.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. 26702-4-III, May 23, 2008. Review Orders. […]

371 P.2d 37 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, on the Relation of John P. Kuphal, Appellant, v. THE CITY OF BREMERTON et al., Respondents.[*] No. 35837.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. April 26, 1962. [*] Reported in 371 P.2d 37. [1] ZONING — MODIFICATION OR AMENDMENT — ENABLING ORDINANCE — EFFECT. Where a city zoning […]

17 P.3d 596 NORTH PACIFIC INSURANCE COMPANY, an insurance company doing business in Washington, Respondent, v. ROBERT E. CHRISTENSEN, III, an individual, and JAMES R. FARMER and PAMELA B. FARMER, husband and wife, Petitioners. No. 68155-4.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc.Argued June 20, 2000. Decided February 8, 2001. Page 44 [EDITORS’ NOTE: THIS PAGE […]

410 P.2d 790 In the Matter of the Petition of the MUNICIPALITY OF METROPOLITAN SEATTLE. THE MUNICIPALITY OF METROPOLITAN SEATTLE, Respondent, v. KENMORE PROPERTIES, INC., Appellant.[*] No. 37773.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. February 3, 1966. [*] Reported in 410 P.2d 790. [1] Eminent Domain — Proceedings — Notification of Nature and Extent of […]

180 P.3d 1292 State, Respondent, v. Bowdin, Petitioner. No. 80470-2.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, Nos. 57278-4-I and 57279-2-I, May 14, 2007, 138 Wn. App. 1038. Denied.

355 P.2d 795 EZEKIEL WEST, Respondent, v. MOUNT VERNON SAND AND GRAVEL, INC., Appellant.[1] No. 34947.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. September 22, 1960. [1] Reported in 355 P.2d 795. [1] WORKMEN’S COMPENSATION — EFFECT UPON OTHER RIGHTS OF ACTION — DETERMINATION OF INJURY IN EXTRAHAZARDOUS EMPLOYMENT. An injured person who files a claim […]

175 P.3d 1093 State, Respondent, v. Long, Petitioner. No. 79772-2.The Supreme Court of Washington. December 4, 2007. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 24158-1-III, December 21, 2006, 136 Wn. App. 1026. Dispositions of Petitions for Review and Selected Motions for Discretionary Review. Denied.

919 P.2d 599 In re R.D., S.D., C.D. Duarte, Petitioner, v. Department of Social Health Servs., Respondent. No. 63899-3.The Supreme Court of Washington. June 4, 1996. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 18696-9-II, October 17, 1995. Denied June 4, 1996. Page 1019

652 P.2d 955 THE TOWN OF REPUBLIC, Petitioner, v. WILLIAM L. BROWN, Respondent. No. 48372-8.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. October 28, 1982. [1] Statutes — Incorporation by Reference — Amendment — Effect. A legislative enactment which adopts a statute by reference without any indication of an intent that amendments to the statute also […]

180 P.3d 784 State, Respondent, v. Jones, Petitioner. No. 80386-2.The Supreme Court of Washington. March 5, 2008. [EDITOR’S NOTE: This case is unpublished as indicated by the issuing court.] Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 24656-6-III, June 7, 2007, 139 Wn. App. 1004. Denied. Page 1010

392 P.2d 215 J.I. CASE CREDIT CORPORATION, Respondent, v. GEORGE F. STARK et al., Appellants.[*] No. 37040.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. May 14, 1964. [*] Reported in 392 P.2d 215. [1] Frauds, Statute of — Parol Agreements to Perform Existing Obligations — Effect. It was immaterial, in determining a seller’s obligation to a […]

598 P.2d 392 WILLIAM ROBINSON, Respondent, v. JOHN LINDSAY, ET AL, Appellants, ROBERT ANDERSON, ET AL, Petitioners. No. 45685.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. August 2, 1979. [1] Infants — Negligence — Mechanized Vehicle — Standard of Care — Minor Operator. A minor operating a powerful mechanized vehicle, such as a snowmobile, is held […]

455 P.2d 344 L.L. BUCHANAN, Appellant, v. SWITZERLAND GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED, Respondent.[*] No. 39674.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. May 29, 1969. [*] Reported in 455 P.2d 344. [1] Trial — Taking Case From Jury — Sufficiency of Evidence. When a party has challenged the sufficiency of his opponent’s evidence, the party challenged […]

175 P.3d 1092 Judd et al., Respondents, v. Am. Tel. Tel. Co., Respondent, T-Netix, Inc., Petitioner. No. 79779-0.The Supreme Court of Washington. December 4, 2007. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 57015-3-I, December 18, 2006, 136 Wn. App. 1022. Dispositions of Petitions for Review and Selected Motions for Discretionary […]

180 P.3d 783 Stone, Petitioner, v. Safeco Ins. Co. of Am., Respondent. No. 80237-8.The Supreme Court of Washington. March 4, 2008. [EDITOR’S NOTE: This case is unpublished as indicated by the issuing court.] Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 34214-6-II, March 20, 2007, 137 Wn. App. 1047. Denied.

390 P.2d 250 GEORGE COMIN et al., Respondents, v. DONALD JACKSON, JR., Appellant.[*] No. 36930.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. March 19, 1964. [*] Reported in 390 P.2d 250. [1] Trial — Taking Case From Jury — Sufficiency of Evidence. A judgment n.o.v. should not be granted unless the trial court can say as […]

98 P.2d 1077 HOME OWNERS’ LOAN CORPORATION, Appellant, v. JAMES P.H. CALLAHAN et al., Respondents.[1] No. 27706.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. February 9, 1940. [1] Reported in 98 P.2d 1077. [1] MORTGAGES — FORECLOSURE — SALE — CONFIRMATION — INADEQUACY OF PRICE. While the court has a wide discretion in the confirmation of […]

93 P.2d 313 HARRY A. BROD, Respondent, v. GEHRI HEATING AND PLUMBING COMPANY, Appellant, C.A. DUNHAM COMPANY, Respondent. No. 27285. Department One.The Supreme Court of Washington. August 8, 1939. [1] FRAUDS, STATUTE OF — PROMISE TO ANSWER FOR DEBT OF ANOTHER — ORIGINAL OR COLLATERAL PROMISE. The statute of frauds, requiring agreements to answer for […]

436 P.2d 773 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. BRUCE KOEHLER, Appellant.[*] No. 39379.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. February 2, 1968. [*] Reported in 436 P.2d 773. [1] Criminal Law — Appeal — Right to Frivolous Appeal at Public Expense. An appeal perfected at public expense was dismissed and the appointed counsel permitted […]

517 P.2d 585 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, on the Relation of BLAINE M. MADDEN et al., Respondents, v. PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 1 et al., Appellants. No. 42710.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. December 27, 1973. [1] Common Law — Statutes — Conflict With Common-law Rule — Effect. A statute whose terms are so […]

726 P.2d 8 FISHER PROPERTIES, INC., Respondent, v. ARDEN-MAYFAIR, INC., Appellant. No. 52135-2.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. October 2, 1986. [1] Landlord and Tenant — Lease — Construction — In General. A lease will be given a reasonable, commonsense, and fair construction in the light of the entire agreement, the nature of the […]

89 P.2d 802 In the Matter of the Liquidation of THE SPOKANE SAVINGS BANK. No. 27352. Department Two.The Supreme Court of Washington. April 27, 1939. [1] APPEAL AND ERROR — DECISIONS REVIEWABLE — FINALITY OF DETERMINATION — CONCERNING EXECUTION OR JUDICIAL SALES. In the liquidation of the assets of an insolvent bank, an order confirming […]

317 P.2d 908 BEULAH ULVE, as Executrix, Respondent, v. THE CITY OF RAYMOND, Appellant.[1] No. 34023.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. November 7, 1957. [1] Reported in 317 P.2d 908. [1] NEGLIGENCE — ACTS CONSTITUTING — DEGREE OF CARE REQUIRED. The supreme court has never repudiated the doctrine that the degree of care required […]

529 P.2d 1051 THE STATE HIGHER EDUCATION ASSISTANCE AUTHORITY, Petitioner, v. ROBERT V. GRAHAM et al., Respondents. No. 43124.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. December 26, 1974. [1] Statutes — Validity — Presumptions — Burden of Proof. Statutes being presumed constitutional, the burden of proving their unconstitutionality falls upon their challenger. [2] Colleges and […]

122 P.3d 185 In re Estate of Trapp. Trapp, Petitioner, v. Trapp, Respondent, Petitioner. No. 76131-1.The Supreme Court of Washington. September 7, 2005. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 52836-0-I, September 2, 2004. Denied.

900 P.2d 552 LARRY GILBERT, ET AL., as Guardians, Appellants, v. SACRED HEART MEDICAL CENTER, ET AL., Respondents. No. 60570-0.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. August 10, 1995. Page 371 DURHAM, C.J., GUY, J., and ANDERSEN, J. Pro Tem., dissent by separate opinion; ALEXANDER, TALMADGE, and PEKELIS, JJ., did not participate in the disposition […]

132 P.3d 147 State, Respondent, v. Earl, Petitioner. No. 77135-9.The Supreme Court of Washington. January 11, 2006. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 54318-1-I, April 25, 2005, 127 Wn. App. 1007. Denied.

122 P.3d 185 State, Respondent, v. Burns, Petitioner. No. 76596-1.The Supreme Court of Washington. September 7, 2005. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 53028-3-I, December 20, 2004, 124 Wn. App. 1041. Denied.

283 P.2d 982 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. W.S. KELSEY, Appellant.[1] No. 32940.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. May 19, 1955. [1] Reported in 283 P.2d 982. [1] PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS — CAPACITY AND QUALIFICATIONS — DRUGLESS HEALERS — LIMITATIONS UPON PRACTICE. Under the statutes relating to the healing sciences, those who qualify […]

314 P.2d 927 LESLIE U. CUERIER et al., Respondents, v. RADIO STATION KPUG et al., Appellants.[1] No. 34027.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. September 12, 1957. [1] Reported in 314 P.2d 927. Appeal from a judgment of the superior court for Whatcom county, No. 34322, Kale, J., entered May 29, 1956, upon the verdict […]

960 P.2d 939 State, Petitioner, v. Dane, Respondent. No. 66576-1.The Supreme Court of Washington. July 8, 1998. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, December 19, 1997, 89 Wn. App. 226. Denied July 8, 1998.

715 P.2d 123 TYLER PIPE INDUSTRIES, INC., Appellant, v. THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, Respondent. No. 51110-1.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. March 6, 1986. [1] Taxation — Interstate Business — Due Process. A state tax on interstate commercial activity satisfies the requirements of the due process clause if there is some minimal connection between […]

209 P.2d 443 FRANCIS J. PFLUGMACHER et al., Respondents, v. WILLIAM J. THOMAS et al., Appellants.[1] No. 30899.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. September 3, 1949. [1] Reported in 209 P.2d 443. [1] PARENT AND CHILD — TORTS OF CHILD — LIABILITY OF PARENTS. Parents are not responsible for the torts of their minor […]

27 P.2d 1069 ENDICOTT-JOHNSON CORPORATION, Respondent, v. O.T. BLOOM, Defendant, SEATTLE ASSOCIATION OF CREDIT MEN, Appellant. No. 24789. Department Two.The Supreme Court of Washington. December 19, 1933. [1] FRAUDULENT CONVEYANCES (31, 35) — PREFERENCES TO CREDITORS — RIGHT OF DEBTOR TO PREFER CREDITORS. In view of the long settled right of a debtor in this […]

17 P.2d 14 EATONVILLE STATE BANK, Appellant, v. W. MARSHALL, Respondent. No. 23628. Department Two.The Supreme Court of Washington. December 16, 1932. [1] SALES (104, 107) — WARRANTY OF TITLE — POSSESSION OF SELLER — APPLICATION OF DOCTRINE OF CAVEAT EMPTOR. The title to personal property cannot rise higher than its source, and a sale […]

19 P.2d 1104 ALICE H. COMYNS, Respondent, v. HARRY E. PAINTER, Appellant. No. 24348. Department One.The Supreme Court of Washington. March 17, 1933. [1] JUDGMENT (189) — CONCLUSIVENESS — JUDGMENT ON DEMURRER — RES JUDICATA. A judgment of dismissal upon sustaining a general demurrer to a complaint and failure to plead further, in an action […]

260 P.2d 875 CLARENCE H. McLAUGHLIN, Respondent, v. LAURA McLAUGHLIN, Appellant.[1] No. 32462.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. August 20, 1953. [1] Reported in 260 P.2d 875. [1] APPEAL AND ERROR — RECORD — MEMORANDUM OPINION — INCLUSION IN STATEMENT OF FACTS — NECESSITY. The supreme court will not consider a memorandum opinion unless […]

314 P.2d 423 In the Matter of the Welfare of THREE MINORS. THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, on the Relation of Barbara Johnson, Plaintiff, v. WARNER POYHONEN, as Judge of the Superior Court for Thurston County, Respondent.[1] No. 34174.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. August 1, 1957. [1] Reported in 314 P.2d 423. [1] INFANTS […]

521 P.2d 711 LOIS ASHLEY, Petitioner, v. SUPERIOR COURT FOR PIERCE COUNTY, Respondent. No. 42427.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. April 18, 1974. [1] Appeal and Error — Assignments of Error — Necessity — In General. A matter not properly before the court on appeal need not be considered even though both parties may […]

605 P.2d 1265 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, on the Relation of James F. Nugent, Jr., Petitioner, v. BILL LEWIS, Respondent. No. 46143.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. January 31, 1980. [1] Statutes — Construction — Meaning of Words — “Shall.” Whether the statutory term “shall” has a directory or mandatory meaning depends upon the […]

243 P.3d 551 State, Respondent, v. Harrison, Petitioner. State, Respondent, v. Alexander, Defendant. No. 84688-0.The Supreme Court of Washington. November 2, 2010. [EDITOR’S NOTE: This case is unpublished as indicated by the issuing court.] Petition for review of decisions of the Court of Appeals, No. 64954-0-i, May 10, 2010, 155 Wn. App. 1050. Denied.

224 P.3d 773 Baker, Petitioner, v. City of Tacoma, Respondent. No. 83319-2.The Supreme Court of Washington. Denied January 6, 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. 38371-3-II, June 3, 2009. Review Order. Denied Page 1

351 P.2d 409 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, on the Relation of Mabel Witting, as Executrix, Plaintiff, v. THE SUPERIOR COURT FOR KING COUNTY, William J. Wilkins, Judge, Respondent.[1] No. 35143.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. April 21, 1960. [1] Reported in 351 P.2d 409. [1] CONTINUANCE — DISCRETION OF COURT. In cases within the […]

139 P.3d 1078 STEVEN A. LEWIS, Petitioner, v. THE DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING, Respondent. THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. KENNETH D. HIGGINS, Petitioner. THE CITY OF AUBURN, Respondent, v. EDWARD KELLY, Petitioner. THE CITY OF AUBURN, Respondent, v. ANDREW DEWAELE, Petitioner. Nos. 76824-2; 77110-3.The Supreme Court of Washington.Argued February 14, 2006. Decided August 3, 2006. […]

141 P.3d 66 IN THE MATTER OF THE DISCIPLINARY PROCEEDING AGAINST PRESZLER. No. 13836.The Supreme Court of Washington. July 10, 2006. Petition for review of a decision of the Disciplinary Board of the Washington State Bar Association. Denied.

960 P.2d 938 In re Custody of Jennifer A. Bergeron, Respondent, v. Kirk, Petitioner. No. 66480-3.The Supreme Court of Washington. July 8, 1998. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, November 20, 1997, 88 Wn. App. 1029. Denied July 8, 1998.

229 P.3d 678 In the Matter of the Detention of CURTIS N. POUNCY, Respondent. No. 81769-3.The Supreme Court of Washington.Argued September 17, 2009. Decided March 11, 2010. Page 383 [EDITORS’ NOTE: THIS PAGE CONTAINS HEADNOTES. HEADNOTES ARE NOT AN OFFICIAL PRODUCT OF THE COURT, THEREFORE THEY ARE NOT DISPLAYED.] Page 384 Appeal from the Superior […]

198 P.2d 663 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, on the Relation of Wes E. Verd, Plaintiff, v. THE SUPERIOR COURT FOR KING COUNTY, James T. Lawler, Judge, Respondent.[1] No. 30509.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. October 15, 1948. [1] Reported in 198 P.2d 663. [1] CORPORATIONS — DOING BUSINESS — SOLICITATION OF SALES. The fact […]

413 P.2d 368 AUSTIN S. OWEN et al., Respondents, v. ANTHONY B. MATZ et al., Appellants.[*] No. 37846.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. April 14, 1966. [*] Reported in 413 P.2d 368. [1] Vendor and Purchaser — Contracts — Rescission — Waiver of Right. The purchasers under a real-estate contract waived their right, if […]

571 P.2d 203 W.T. WATTS, INC., Respondent, v. ROBERT E. SHERRER, ET AL, Appellants, MAX C. BORGESON, ET AL, Respondents. No. 44654.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. November 10, 1977. [1] Liens — Scope — Interests Affected. A lien authorized by RCW 60.04.010 attaches only to the property interest of the person who requests […]

120 P.2d 484 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, on the Relation of Electrical Products Consolidated, Plaintiff, v. THE SUPERIOR COURT FOR KING COUNTY, Donald A. McDonald, Judge, Respondent.[1] No. 28430.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. December 22, 1941. [1] Reported in 120 P.2d 484. [1] VENUE — CHANGE OF VENUE — STIPULATIONS AND AGREEMENTS. Where […]

737 P.2d 1005 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. KEITH BRYAN WHEELER, Petitioner. No. 52679-6.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. June 4, 1987. [1] Arrest — Detention for Questioning — Scope and Degree of Intrusion — Factors. The permissible scope of an investigative stop of a suspect based on less than probable cause depends […]

154 P.3d 213 In the Matter of the Disability Proceeding Against JOHN M. KEEFE, an Attorney at Law. No. 200,388-5.The Supreme Court of Washington.Argued February 15, 2007. Decided March 22, 2007. Page 823 [EDITORS’ NOTE: THIS PAGE CONTAINS HEADNOTES. HEADNOTES ARE NOT AN OFFICIAL PRODUCT OF THE COURT, THEREFORE THEY ARE NOT DISPLAYED.] Page 824 […]

245 P.2d 1006 FRANK B. WISSINK, Respondent, v. THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRIES, Defendant, NORTHWEST MAGNESITE COMPANY, Appellant.[1] No. 32139.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. June 26, 1952. [1] Reported in 245 P.2d 1006. [1] WORKMEN’S COMPENSATION — PROCEEDINGS — PERCENTAGE OF DISABILITY — QUALIFICATION OF DOCTOR TO GIVE OPINION. In an industrial […]

84 P.2d 128 VIOLET TOIVONEN, as Administratrix, Respondent, v. MOSES TOIVONEN, Appellant. No. 27172. Department Two.The Supreme Court of Washington. November 7, 1938. [1] BANKS AND BANKING — JOINT TENANCY — SURVIVORSHIP — JOINT DEPOSITS — TITLE AND DISPOSITION. The mutual savings bank act, Rem. Rev. Stat., § 3348, subd. 3, providing that joint deposits […]

216 P.2d 756 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, on the Relation of John W. Uland, Plaintiff, v. CALLIA ULAND et al., Respondents.[1] No. 31366.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. April 11, 1950. [1] Reported in 216 P.2d 756. [1] COURTS — CONFLICTING JURISDICTION — OVER SAME SUBJECT MATTER — PRIORITY. As a general rule, when […]

665 P.2d 1328 EARLE M. JORGENSEN COMPANY, ET AL, Appellants, v. THE CITY OF SEATTLE, Respondent. No. 47986-1.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. June 23, 1983. [1] Municipal Corporations — Utility Services — Rate Setting — Nature of Act — Due Process. A municipality’s setting of utility rates is a legislative act. Nonresident as […]

329 P.2d 836 NARROWS REALTY COMPANY, INC., Respondent, v. THE STATE OF WASHINGTON et al., Appellants.[1] No. 34302.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. September 12, 1958. [1] Reported in 329 P.2d 836. [1] TERRITORIES — PUBLIC LANDS — GOVERNMENT OWNERSHIP — TIDELANDS — POWER TO CONVEY. Before statehood, the United States held title to […]

895 P.2d 403 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Petitioner, v. DAVID R. HUNDLEY, Respondent. No. 61470-9.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. May 18, 1995. [1] Criminal Law — Evidence — Degree of Proof — Reasonable Doubt — Due Process. The due process clause of the Fourteenth Amendment requires the State to prove beyond a reasonable […]

450 P.2d 962 ZEBRA DISTRIBUTING CO., INC., Appellant, v. ACE FIREWORKS, INC., Respondent.[*] No. 39766.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. February 13, 1969. [*] Reported in 450 P.2d 962. [1] Appeal and Error — Findings of Fact — Review. Findings of fact of a trial court will not be disturbed on appeal when supported […]

417 P.2d 624 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. ALLIN C. FINLAYSON, Appellant.[*] No. 38180.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. August 18, 1966. [*] Reported in 417 P.2d 624. [1] Jury — Selection — Departure From Statutory Method — Presumption of Prejudice. When there has not been strict compliance with the statute in selection […]