State, Respondent, v. Jacobs, Petitioner. No. 81692-1.The Supreme Court of Washington. November 6, 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 [EDITOR’S NOTE: This case is unpublished as indicated by the issuing court.]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. 36067-5-II, May 13, 2008, 144 Wn. App. 1033. Review Orders. Denied.
Category: Washington Supreme Court Opinions
STEWART v. CHEVRON CHEMICAL CO., 111 Wn.2d 609 (1988)
762 P.2d 1143 JOHN R. STEWART, Respondent, v. CHEVRON CHEMICAL COMPANY, Appellant. No. 53357-1.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. October 27, 1988. [1] Master and Servant — Employee Policy Manual — Effect — Test. An employer is contractually obligated to comply with a statement in an employee policy manual only if such statement constitutes […]
STATE v. YOUNG, 154 Wn.2d 1025 (2005)
State, Respondent, v. Young, Petitioner. No. 76533-2.The Supreme Court of Washington. July 13, 2005. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 51867-4-I, November 1, 2004, 123 Wn. App. 854. Granted.
STATE v. GARDNER, 169 Wn.2d 1022 (2010)
State, Respondent, v. Gardner, Petitioner. No. 84531-0.The Supreme Court of Washington. September 9, 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 [EDITOR’S NOTE: This case is unpublished as indicated by the issuing court.]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. 39009-4-II, March 9, 2010, 154 Wn. App. 1061. Denied.
NETHERLANDS AMERICAN MTG. BK. v. CENTRALIA, 144 Wn. 315 (1927)
257 P. 842 NETHERLANDS AMERICAN MORTGAGE BANK, Respondent, v. THE CITY OF CENTRALIA, Appellant. No. 20520. Department One.The Supreme Court of Washington. July 13, 1927. [1] EMINENT DOMAIN (64) — MUNICIPAL CORPORATIONS (565) — TAKING OR INJURING PROPERTY — ALTERATIONS OF GRADE OF STREET — CLAIM AGAINST CITY — NATURE OF CLAIMS TO BE PRESENTED. […]
STATE v. BRADLEY, 175 Wn. 481 (1933)
27 P.2d 737 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. TED BRADLEY, Appellant. No. 24510. En Banc.The Supreme Court of Washington. December 15, 1933. [1] CRIMINAL LAW (202) — TRIAL — COURSE AND CONDUCT — PRESENCE OF ACCUSED. In the absence of an affirmative showing of prejudice, the court will not presume error in the appointment […]
IN RE BELLEVUE, 59 Wn.2d 793 (1962)
370 P.2d 861 In the Matter of the Petition of THE CITY OF BELLEVUE. THE CITY OF BELLEVUE, Respondent, v. LUCY NADINE UNDERWOOD, Individually and as Executrix, Appellant.[*] No. 36111.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. April 12, 1962. [*] Reported in 370 P.2d 861. [1] EMINENT DOMAIN — COMPENSATION — TAKING OF PRIVATE WAY […]
THOMSON v. VIRGINIA MASON HOSPITAL, 152 Wn. 297 (1929)
277 P. 691 WILLIAM O. THOMSON et al., Appellants, v. VIRGINIA MASON HOSPITAL et al., Respondents. No. 21442. Department Two.The Supreme Court of Washington. May 23, 1929. [1] EVIDENCE (226) — WEIGHT AND CONCLUSIVENESS — “SCINTILLA.” The requirement that a finding of fact must be supported by substantial evidence is not satisfied by a “scintilla” […]
STATE EX REL. CARROLL v. KING COUNTY, 78 Wn.2d 452 (1970)
474 P.2d 877 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, on the Relation of Charles O. Carroll, Appellant, v. KING COUNTY et al., Respondents and Cross-appellants.[*] No. 41586.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. September 24, 1970. [*] Reported in 474 P.2d 877. [1] Elections — Counties — Officers — Time of Holding Election — Home Rule Charter. […]
BELLINGHAM COM. HOTEL CO. v. WHATCOM CO., 190 Wn. 609 (1937)
70 P.2d 301 BELLINGHAM COMMUNITY HOTEL COMPANY, Respondent, v. WHATCOM COUNTY et al., Appellants. No. 26445. En Banc.The Supreme Court of Washington. July 12, 1937. [1] TAXATION — RECOVERY OF TAX PAID — ACTIONS — ESTOPPEL OR WAIVER AFFECTING RIGHT. Where the first half of taxes for the year 1933 was paid under protest and […]
ULVESTAD v. DOLPHIN, 158 Wn. 629 (1930)
292 P. 106 ERIC ULVESTAD, Appellant, v. C.E. DOLPHIN et al., Respondents. No. 22504. Department Two.The Supreme Court of Washington. September 29, 1930. [1] NEW TRIAL (25) — GROUNDS — EXCESSIVE DAMAGES. If the court believes a verdict for damages is excessive, and given under the influence of passion or prejudice, it is discretionary to […]
NELSON v. McCLATCHY NEWSPAPERS, INC., 131 Wn.2d 523 (1997)
936 P.2d 1123 SANDRA S. NELSON, Appellant, v. MCCLATCHY NEWPAPERS, INC., ET AL., Respondents. No. 62943-9.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc.Argued June 11, 1996. Decided February 20, 1997. Page 524 DOLLIVER and JOHNSON, JJ., dissent by separate opinion. Page 525 Appeal from the Superior Court for Pierce County, No. 93-2-06389-5, Vicki L. Hogan, J., […]
DISPOSITIONS OF PETITIONS FOR REVIEW, 98 Wn.2d 1005 (1982)
The Supreme Court of Washington. State, Respondent, v. Lingo, Defendant, Lingo, Petitioner, No. 49027-9. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, July 27, 1982, 32 Wn. App. 638. Denied November 22, 1982. Coyle, et al, Respondents, v. Municipality of Metro Seattle, Petitioner, No. 49073-2. Petition for review of a decision of […]
BLAKEY v. BLAKEY, 51 Wn.2d 404 (1957)
318 P.2d 958 OTIS BLAKEY, Respondent, v. DOROTHY M. BLAKEY, Appellant.[1] No. 34162.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. December 12, 1957. [1] Reported in 318 P.2d 958. [1] DIVORCE — ATTORNEYS’ FEES AND COSTS — ALLOWANCE TO WIFE — GROUNDS. In an action for divorce, it was not error for the trial court to […]
OLSEN v. KEMOE, 132 Wn. 249 (1925)
231 P. 778 HANS OLSEN, Respondent, v. EDWIN W. KEMOE, as Executor etc., Appellant. No. 18838. Department One.The Supreme Court of Washington. January 7, 1925. WITNESSES (37-1) — COMPETENCY — TRANSACTIONS WITH PERSON SINCE DECEASED. The testimony of one partner as to a transaction with the deceased, whereby advances made by plaintiff to witness’ copartner […]
DISPOSITIONS OF PETITIONS FOR REVIEW[†] , 133 Wn.2d 1016 (1997)
The Supreme Court of Washington. 1997. [†] Dispositions of Court of Appeals Commissioner rulings are identified by case names not in italic. McGuire, Petitioner, v. Empire Health Servs., Inc., et at., Defendants, Worth, et at., Respondents. No. 65435-2. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, February 25, 1997, 84 Wn. App. […]
HAUGEN v. RAUPACH, 43 Wn.2d 147 (1953)
260 P.2d 340 HANS HAUGEN et al., Respondents, v. KENNETH RAUPACH et al., Appellants, RALPH A. TENHONEN, Respondent.[1] No. 32387.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. August 31, 1953. [1] Reported in 260 P.2d 340. [1] CONTRACTS — ACTIONS FOR BREACH — PLEADING — COMPLAINT — ALLEGATION AS TO CERTIFICATE OF ARCHITECT — NECESSITY. In […]
PIERCE v. STATE, 159 Wn.2d 16 (2006)
148 P.3d 1002 PIERCE COUNTY ET AL., Respondents, v. THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, in its General Capacity and on the Relation of the Department of Licensing, ET AL., Appellants. No. 76534-1.The Supreme Court of Washington.Argued January 24, 2006. Decided December 7, 2006. Page 17 [EDITORS’ NOTE: THIS PAGE CONTAINS HEADNOTES. HEADNOTES ARE NOT AN OFFICIAL […]
STATE v. C.J., 148 Wn.2d 672 (2003)
63 P.3d 765 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Petitioner, v. C.J., Respondent. No. 71867-9.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc.Argued June 27, 2002. Decided February 6, 2003. Page 673 [EDITORS’ NOTE: THIS PAGE CONTAINS HEADNOTES. HEADNOTES ARE NOT AN OFFICIAL PRODUCT OF THE COURT, THEREFORE THEY ARE NOT DISPLAYED.] Page 674 [EDITORS’ NOTE: THIS PAGE CONTAINS […]
COOK v. STATE, 192 Wn. 602 (1937)
74 P.2d 199 SILAS W. COOK et al., Appellants, v. THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent. No. 26594. Department Two.The Supreme Court of Washington. December 16, 1937. [1] GAME — REGULATION AND PROTECTION — ANIMAL SANCTUARIES — POWERS GRANTED. Laws of 1933, p. 41, § 34, granting to the game commission the power of eminent domain […]
SPOKANE v. KARLSTEN, 137 Wn. 414 (1926)
242 P. 389 THE CITY OF SPOKANE, Respondent, v. HENNING KARLSTEN, Appellant. No. 19352. Department Two.The Supreme Court of Washington. January 21, 1926. [1] INTOXICATING LIQUORS (42) — ILLEGAL POSSESSION — INFORMATION — REQUISITES AND SUFFICIENCY. A complaint alleging the violation of a city ordinance prohibiting the possession of intoxicating liquors other than alcohol is […]
STATE v. MORGAN, 155 Wn. 491 (1930)
285 P. 455 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. FRANK MORGAN, Appellant. No. 22224. Department One.The Supreme Court of Washington. February 13, 1930. [1] CRIMINAL LAW (241) — ARGUMENTS AND CONDUCT OF COUNSEL — COMMENT ON FAILURE OF ACCUSED TO TESTIFY. Error can not be assigned on the prosecutor’s mention of the fact that accused […]
LYNCH v. REPUBLIC PUB. CO., 40 Wn.2d 379 (1952)
243 P.2d 636 JOHN H. LYNCH, Appellant, v. REPUBLIC PUBLISHING COMPANY, Respondent.[1] No. 31944.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. April 24, 1952. [1] Reported in 243 P.2d 636. [1] LIBEL AND SLANDER — ACTIONS — PLEADING — SPECIAL DAMAGES — SPECULATIVE ITEM. In a libel action by a defeated candidate for re-election as justice […]
DISCIPLINE OF CHRISTOPHER, 153 Wn.2d 669 (2005)
105 P.3d 976 In the Matter of the Disciplinary Proceeding Against MARGARET DIAMOND CHRISTOPHER, an Attorney at Law. No. 200,064-9.The Supreme Court of Washington.Argued June 29, 2004. Decided February 3, 2005. Page 670 [EDITORS’ NOTE: THIS PAGE CONTAINS HEADNOTES. HEADNOTES ARE NOT AN OFFICIAL PRODUCT OF THE COURT, THEREFORE THEY ARE NOT DISPLAYED.] Page 671 […]
ROWE v. FISHER, 137 Wn. 214 (1926)
242 P. 32 JEAN CAIRD ROWE, Respondent, v. F. GARRETT FISHER et al., Appellants. No. 19266. Department Two.The Supreme Court of Washington. January 8, 1926. [1] TRUSTS (33-2) — SALE OF TRUST PROPERTY — RIGHTS AND TITLE OF PURCHASERS. Where a mere naked trustee, holding title to the separate property of a married woman, deeded […]
DISPOSITIONS OF PETITIONS FOR REVIEW, 143 Wn.2d 1010 (2001)
The Supreme Court of Washington. 2001. State, Respondent, v. Spinks, Petitioner, No. 70490-2. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, October 23, 2000, 103 Wn. App. 1003. Denied April 10, 2001. State, Respondent, v. Prince, Petitioner, No. 70491-1. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, October 23, […]
RUSSELL v. GRANDVIEW, 39 Wn.2d 551 (1951)
236 P.2d 1061 FRANK C. RUSSELL et al., Respondents, v. THE CITY OF GRANDVIEW et al., Appellants.[1] No. 31765.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. November 5, 1951. [1] Reported in 236 P.2d 1061. [1] MUNICIPAL CORPORATIONS — TORTS — IN OPERATION OF WATER SYSTEM — LIABILITY. A city engaged in the operation of a […]
IN RE SCHROETER, 80 Wn.2d 1 (1971)
489 P.2d 917 In the Matter of the Disciplinary Proceedings Against LEONARD W. SCHROETER, an Attorney at Law. No. C.D. 4344.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. October 14, 1971. [1] Attorney and Client — Discipline — Proceedings — Abridged Administrative Committee Proceeding. The preliminary proceeding conducted by a local administrative committee in investigating a […]
JOHN DOWER LUM. CO. v. NEW AMSTERDAM CAS. CO., 152 Wn. 186 (1929)
277 P. 696 JOHN DOWER LUMBER COMPANY, Respondent, v. NEW AMSTERDAM CASUALTY COMPANY, Appellant. No. 21744. Department Two.The Supreme Court of Washington. May 16, 1929. [1] MUNICIPAL CORPORATIONS (169) — CONTRACTS — ACCEPTANCE OF PERFORMANCE. A city did not accept the work on a well digging contract “by the affirmative action of the council,” as […]
DISPOSITIONS OF PETITIONS FOR REVIEW, 79 Wn.2d 1009 (1971)
The Supreme Court of Washington. Chase et al., Petitioners, v. Continental Trading Corp., et al., Respondents, No. 42042. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, May 24, 1971, 5 Wn. App. 41. Denied August 26, 1971. Gould, Petitioner, v. Bird Sons, Inc., Respondent, No. 42086. Petition for review of a decision […]
HEATHMAN v. HEGNAUER, 135 Wn. 702 (1925)
238 P. 1119 MATTIE D. HEATHMAN, Appellant, v. LEONARD HEGNAUER et al., Respondents. No. 19130. Department One.The Supreme Court of Washington. August 24, 1925. Appeal from a judgment of the superior court of Whitman county, McCroskey, J., entered September 8, 1924, upon findings in favor of the defendants, in an action to set aside a […]
VANCE v. DEP’T OF RET. SYS., 149 Wn.2d 1028 (2003)
Vance, Petitioner, v. Dep’t of Ret. Sys., Respondent. No. 73490-9.The Supreme Court of Washington. September 4, 2003. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 20656-4-III, December 17, 2002, 114 Wn. App. 572. Denied September 4, 2003.
IN RE DEPENDENCY OF A.G. DEP’T OF SOC. HE. v. GREEN, 156 Wn.2d 1013 (2006)
132 P.3d 145 In re Dependency of A.G. Dep’t of Soc. Health Servs., Petitioner, v. Green, Respondent. No. 77376-9.The Supreme Court of Washington. January 31, 2006. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 54670-8-I, May 31, 2005, 127 Wn. App. 801. Denied.
STATE v. DAVIS, 101 Wn.2d 654 (1984)
682 P.2d 883 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. MICHAEL CURTIS DAVIS, Petitioner. No. 49913-6.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. May 31, 1984. [1] Robbery — First Degree Robbery — Accomplice — Knowledge of Weapon. To be guilty as an accomplice to the crime of first degree robbery under RCW 9A.56.200(1)(a), the accomplice need […]
LEDCOR INDUS. v. MUT. OF ENUMCLAW, 167 Wn.2d 1007 (2009)
220 P.3d 209 Ledcor Indus. (USA) Inc., Petitioner, v. Mut. of Enumclaw Ins. Co. et al., Respondents. No. 83328-1.The Supreme Court of Washington. November 5, 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. 59705-1-I, May 4, 2009, 150 […]
SPOKANE v. CARLSON, 73 Wn.2d 76 (1968)
436 P.2d 454 THE CITY OF SPOKANE, Appellant, v. LARS CARLSON, JR., Respondent.[*] No. 39277.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. January 19, 1968. [*] Reported in 436 P.2d 454. [1] Municipal Corporations — Police Power — Collection of Refuse — In General. A municipality may make reasonable regulations governing the removal of ashes and […]
COMPTON v. WESTERMAN, 150 Wn. 391 (1928)
273 P. 524 JOHN R. COMPTON, as Administrator, Appellant, v. ELSIE E. WESTERMAN, as Executrix, Respondent. No. 21485. Department Two.The Supreme Court of Washington. December 31, 1928. [1] CONTRACTS (153-1) — WILLS (11) — DISCHARGE BY DEATH — WILLS DISTINGUISHED FROM OTHER TRANSACTION. A clause in a contract for the repayment of a loan exonerating […]
PERSONAL RESTRAINT OF ST. PIERRE, 118 Wn.2d 321 (1992)
823 P.2d 492 In the Matter of the Personal Restraint of CHRISTOPHER L. ST. PIERRE, Petitioner. No. 57300-0.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. January 30, 1992. [1] Criminal Law — New Principle of Law — Retroactivity — Cases Not Yet Final. A new rule for the conduct of criminal prosecutions applies to all cases […]
CLAPP v. JOHNSON, 186 Wn. 327 (1936)
57 P.2d 1235 WILLIAM M. CLAPP, Appellant, v. L.E. JOHNSON, as Receiver, Respondent. No. 26006. Department Two.The Supreme Court of Washington. May 25, 1936. [1] TROVER AND CONVERSION (6, 12) — GOOD FAITH — ACTIONS — DEFENSES — INTENT AS ELEMENT OF LIABILITY. Wrongful intent is not an essential element of conversion, and good faith […]
IN RE PARENTAGE OF APPEL, 152 Wn.2d 1002 (2004)
In re Parentage of Appel. Appel, Petitioner, v. Appel, Respondent. No. 75262-1.The Supreme Court of Washington. September 8, 2004. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 51001-1-I, February 17, 2004, 120 Wn. App. 199. Granted.
IN RE M.S., 170 Wn.2d 1027 (2011)
249 P.3d 181 In re Welfare of M.S. No. 85213-8.The Supreme Court of Washington. February 1, 2011. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 63495-0-1, July 19, 2010, 156 Wn. App. 907. Denied.
HOLM v. SEATTLE, 159 Wn. 618 (1930)
294 P. 261 MARY HOLM, Respondent, v. THE CITY OF SEATTLE, Appellant. No. 22555. Department One.The Supreme Court of Washington. December 23, 1930. [1] CARRIERS (80) — PERSONAL INJURIES — SETTING DOWN PASSENGERS — NEGLIGENCE — QUESTION FOR JURY. The negligence of a street car operator is a question for the jury, where there was […]
STATE v. WILLIS, 149 Wn.2d 1017 (2003)
State, Respondent, v. Willis, Petitioner. No. 73345-7.The Supreme Court of Washington. July 8, 2003. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 47118-0-I, September 16, 2002, 113 Wn. App. 389. Granted on specific issues July 8, 2003.
GRAY v. WIKSTROM MOTORS, INC., 14 Wn.2d 448 (1942)
128 P.2d 490 G. GRAY, Appellant, v. WIKSTROM MOTORS, INC., et al., Respondents.[1] No. 28655.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. August 6, 1942. [1] Reported in 128 P.2d 490. [1] TRIAL — TAKING CASE FROM JURY — DISMISSAL OR NONSUIT. A challenge to the sufficiency of the evidence or a motion for nonsuit admits […]
S D PAVING CO. v. DOUGLAS CY., 71 Wn.2d 322 (1967)
428 P.2d 720 S D PAVING CO., INC., Appellant, v. DOUGLAS COUNTY et al., Respondents.[*] No. 38512.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. June 1, 1967. [*] Reported in 428 P.2d 720. [1] Trial — Findings and Conclusions — Necessity — Certiorari and Mandamus. Under RPPP 52.04W a trial court is required to enter findings […]
STATE v. BISHOP, 94 Wn.2d 116 (1980)
614 P.2d 655 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. WALLY GLEN BISHOP, Petitioner. No. 46733.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. July 31, 1980. [1] Criminal Law — Punishment — Possession of Firearm — Sentence — Maximum Term. In accordance with RCW 9.95.010, which requires a trial court to sentence a convicted felon to the […]
SPOKANE v. CATHOLIC BISHOP, 33 Wn.2d 496 (1949)
206 P.2d 277 THE CITY OF SPOKANE, Respondent, v. THE CATHOLIC BISHOP OF SPOKANE, a corporation sole, Appellant.[1] No. 30653.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. May 13, 1949. [1] Reported in 206 P.2d 277. [1] EVIDENCE — HEARSAY — EXCEPTIONS TO RULE — ANCIENT DOCUMENTS — LOST DOCUMENTS. On an issue as to whether […]
BEUTELSPACHER v. SPOKANE SAVINGS BANK, 164 Wn. 227 (1931)
2 P.2d 729 H.F.W. BEUTELSPACHER et al., Appellants, v. SPOKANE SAVINGS BANK et al., Respondents and Cross-appellants. No. 23098. Department One.The Supreme Court of Washington. September 1, 1931. [1] BUILDING AND LOAN ASSOCIATIONS (10) — CORPORATIONS (236) — VOLUNTARY DISSOLUTION — STATUTES — GOOD FAITH. The dissolution of a savings and loan association by a […]
STATE v. SCHMUCK, 121 Wn.2d 373 (1993)
850 P.2d 1332 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. DAVID P. SCHMUCK, Petitioner. No. 58987-9.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. May 6, 1993. [1] Indians — Jurisdiction — Disputes — Reservation Land — Resolution. The resolution of a jurisdictional dispute over activity on an Indian reservation requires an analysis of overlapping sovereignty and jurisdictional […]
STATE v. TRACER, 169 Wn.2d 1010 (2010)
State, Respondent, v. Tracer, Petitioner. No. 84452-6.The Supreme Court of Washington. August 5, 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, Nos. 37812-4-II, 37939-2-II, and 37892-2-II, March 16, 2010, 155 Wn. App. 171. Granted. Page 1011
CITY OF FEDERAL WAY v. KOENIG, 167 Wn.2d 341 (2009)
217 P.3d 1172 THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY, Respondent, v. DAVID KOENIG, Appellant. No. 82288-3.The Supreme Court of Washington.Argued June 9, 2009. Decided October 15, 2009. Page 342 Appeal from the Superior Court, King County, No. 08-2-21328-5, Richard McDermott, J. Page 343 William J. Crittenden, for appellant. Ramsey E. Ramerman; and P. Stephen DiJulio (of […]
UDALL v. T.D. ESCROW SERVS., INC., 157 Wn.2d 1017 (2006)
UDALL et al., Petitioners, v. T.D. ESCROW SERVS., INC., et al., Respondents. No. 78668-2.The Supreme Court of Washington. September 6, 2006. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 32963-8-II, March 28, 2006, 132 Wn. App. 290. Granted.
PAUL v. ENQUIST, 177 Wn. 226 (1934)
31 P.2d 96 M. ELLEN PAUL et al., Respondents, v. AXEL ENQUIST, Appellant. No. 24686. Department One.The Supreme Court of Washington. April 9, 1934. [1] NEW TRIAL (37) — NEWLY DISCOVERED EVIDENCE — CUMULATIVE EVIDENCE — DISCRETION. Error cannot be assigned on the denial of a new trial for newly discovered evidence which is merely […]
STATE v. GRAY, 69 Wn.2d 432 (1966)
418 P.2d 725 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. KERRIGAN C. GRAY, Appellant.[*] No. 38445.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. September 29, 1966. [*] Reported in 418 P.2d 725. [1] Criminal Law — Entrapment — When Available. Entrapment occurs only where the criminal design originates in the mind of the police officer and not […]
SMITH v. MUCKLESTONE, 157 Wn. 699 (1930)
289 P. 526 J.H. SMITH, Respondent, v. STANLEY M. MUCKLESTONE et al., Appellants. No. 22466. Department One.The Supreme Court of Washington. July 8, 1930. Appeal from a judgment of the superior court for King county, Hewen, J., entered January 6, 1930, upon the verdict of a jury rendered in favor of the plaintiff, in an […]
STATE v. CHAMBERS, 81 Wn.2d 929 (1973)
506 P.2d 311 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. MICHAEL RODGER CHAMBERS, Appellant. No. 42450.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. February 15, 1973. [1] Trial — Province of Court and Jury — Questions of Law and Fact. While the jury has the duty of resolving questions of fact, such resolution must be within the […]
DISPOSITIONS OF PETITIONS FOR REVIEW[†] , 117 Wn.2d 1001 (1991)
The Supreme Court of Washington. [†] Dispositions of Court of Appeals Commissioner rulings are identified by case names not in italic. Lewis River Golf, Inc., Petitioner, v. O.M. Scott Sons, Inc., Respondent, No. 58216-5. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, February 22, 1991, 60 Wn. App. 1042 Granted July 2, […]
STATE v. CAMERON, 100 Wn.2d 520 (1983)
674 P.2d 650 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. GARY A. CAMERON, Petitioner. No. 49260-3.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. December 1, 1983. [1] Criminal Law — Insanity — Decree From God. A person who knows that his act violates the law is nevertheless legally insane if he suffers from a mental disease and […]
DISCIPLINE OF VANDERBEEK, 153 Wn.2d 64 (2004)
101 P.3d 88 In the Matter of the Disciplinary Proceeding Against DIANE L. VANDERBEEK, an Attorney at Law. No. 11884-1.The Supreme Court of Washington.Argued May 18, 2004. Decided November 24, 2004. Page 65 [EDITORS’ NOTE: THIS PAGE CONTAINS HEADNOTES. HEADNOTES ARE NOT AN OFFICIAL PRODUCT OF THE COURT, THEREFORE THEY ARE NOT DISPLAYED.] Page 66 […]
STATE v. LINDHOLM, 164 Wn.2d 1029 (2008)
State, Petitioner, v. Lindholm, Respondent. No. 80130-4.The Supreme Court of Washington. November 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. 34678-8-II, April 10, 2007, 137 Wn. App. 1063. Review Orders. Granted and remanded to the Court of […]
STATE v. STRAKA, 116 Wn.2d 859 (1991)
810 P.2d 888 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. DONALD A. STRAKA, Appellant. THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, on the Relation of Seth R. Dawson, Petitioner, v. SOUTH DISTRICT COURT, ET AL, Respondents. No. 57298-4.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. May 16, 1991. [1] Administrative Law — Rules — What Constitutes — Other Constructions and […]
DISPOSITIONS OF PETITIONS FOR REVIEW, 113 Wn.2d 1030 (1989)
The Supreme Court of Washington. 1989 State, Respondent, v. Baro, Petitioner, No. 56541-4. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, August 28, 1989, 55 Wn. App. 443. Denied November 28, 1989. State, Respondent, v. Nicholas, Petitioner, No. 56543-1. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, August 14, […]
STATE v. SPENCER, 78 Wn.2d 549 (1970)
477 P.2d 639 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. HAROLD EARL SPENCER, JR., Appellant.[*] No. 41159.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. December 3, 1970. [*] Reported in 477 P.2d 639. Appeal from a judgment of the Superior Court for Yakima County, No. 15203, Lloyd L. Wiehl, J., entered June 19, 1969 Reversed. Prosecution for […]
MURPHY v. MURPHY, 156 Wn. 571 (1930)
287 P. 892 CLIMENA F. MURPHY, Appellant, v. HUGH G. MURPHY, Respondent. No. 22326. Department One.The Supreme Court of Washington. May 5, 1930. [1] DIVORCE (44-1) — JUDGMENT — INTERLOCUTORY DECREE — TIME FOR ENTRY. A final decree of divorce entered immediately after the trial, instead of an interlocutory decree, as required by Rem. Comp. […]
MARTIN v. PENNEY CO., 50 Wn.2d 560 (1957)
313 P.2d 689 DAVID MARTIN, a Minor, by his Guardian ad Litem, Louella Martin Kane, Respondent, v. J.C. PENNEY COMPANY, Appellant.[1] No. 34189.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. July 11, 1957. [1] Reported in 313 P.2d 689. [1] SALES — IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF FITNESS — REQUISITES. To establish an implied warranty of fitness under […]
POWER v. WASHINGTON WATER POWER CO., 99 Wn.2d 289 (1983)
662 P.2d 374 POWER, Appellant, v. THE WASHINGTON WATER POWER COMPANY, Respondent. No. 48413-9.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. April 14, 1983. [1] Utility Services — Regulatory Hearing — Consumer Participation — Attorney Fees — Alternative Representation — What Constitutes. For purposes of 16 U.S.C. § 2632, which requires a utility to pay the […]
KOSANKE v. KOSANKE, 30 Wn.2d 523 (1948)
192 P.2d 337 HILDA KOSANKE, Respondent and Cross-appellant, v. REINHOLD KOSANKE, Appellant.[1] No. 30262.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. April 15, 1948. [1] Reported in 192 P.2d 337. [1] DIVORCE — DEFENSES — CONDONATION — MOTIVE FOR SEEKING DIVORCE — IMPRISONMENT. Where a divorce is sought because of the imprisonment of the other party, […]
BYRNE v. STANFORD, 159 Wn. 271 (1930)
292 P. 1014 THOMAS BYRNE, by his Guardian ad Litem Elizabeth S. Byrne, Appellant, v. JOHN L. STANFORD et al., Respondents. No. 22634. Department One.The Supreme Court of Washington. November 10, 1930. [1] MUNICIPAL CORPORATIONS (380) — STREETS — USE — NEGLIGENCE — VIOLATION OF ORDINANCES — SIGNAL ON LEFT TURN. The negligence of the […]
IN RE SMITH, 133 Wn. 145 (1925)
233 P. 288 In the Matter of the Proceedings for the Disbarment of ELMER S. SMITH. No. 631. En Banc.The Supreme Court of Washington. February 24, 1925. ATTORNEY AND CLIENT (7) — DISBARMENT — DISLOYAL CONDUCT — EVIDENCE — SUFFICIENCY. The disbarment of an attorney for advocating sabotage, syndicalism and general violation of the law […]
STATE v. WARREN, 149 Wn.2d 1031 (2003)
State, Petitioner, v. Warren, Respondent. In re Pers. Restraint of Warren, Petitioner. No. 73652-9.The Supreme Court of Washington. September 4, 2003. Petitions for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, Nos. 20195-3-III and 20828-1-III, December 3, 2002, 114 Wn. App. 1051. Denied September 4, 2003.
ZDI GAMING v. WASH. STATE GAMBLING COMM’N, 168 Wn.2d 1010 (2010)
227 P.2d 853 ZDI Gaming, Inc., Respondent, v. Wash. State Gambling Comm’n, Petitioner. No. 83745-7.The Supreme Court of Washington. March 3, 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. 36751-3-II, August 25, 2009, 151 Wn. App. 788. Granted.
STATE v. BEHRENS, 153 Wn. 280 (1929)
279 P. 607 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. WM. BEHRENS et al., Appellants. No. 21839. Department One.The Supreme Court of Washington. August 5, 1929. [1] LARCENY (29) — EVIDENCE — SUFFICIENCY — POSSESSION OF PROPERTY — ACCESSORY. A conviction of larceny of a steer, driven off the range, is sustained by proof that the […]
LAMOREAUX v. TACOMA RAILWAY POWER CO., 176 Wn. 307 (1934)
28 P.2d 1019 ALTA K. LAMOREAUX, Appellant, v. TACOMA RAILWAY POWER COMPANY et al., Respondents. No. 24446. Department One.The Supreme Court of Washington. January 31, 1934. [1] STREET RAILROADS (24, 30) — OPERATION — ACTIONS FOR INJURIES — PLEADING — CONTRIBUTORY NEGLIGENCE. A pedestrian’s complaint against a street railway company for injuries sustained at a […]
STATE v. HARRIS, 155 Wn.2d 1007 (2005)
122 P.3d 728 State, Respondent, v. Harris, Petitioner. No. 76452-2.The Supreme Court of Washington. September 9, 2005. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 53338-0-I, November 8, 2004, 124 Wn. App. 1006. Denied.
DISPOSITIONS OF PETITIONS FOR REVIEW[†] , 119 Wn.2d 1004 (1992)
The Supreme Court of Washington. [†] Dispositions of Court of Appeals Commissioner rulings are identified by case names not in italic. State, Respondent, v. Reinbold, Petitioner, No. 59012-5. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 11022-2-III, February 14, 1992. Denied May 5, 1992. State, Respondent, v. Henderson, Petitioner, No. 59015-0. […]
DISPOSITIONS OF PETITIONS FOR REVIEW, 144 Wn.2d 1016 (2001)
DISPOSITIONS OF PETITIONS FOR REVIEW The Supreme Court of Washington. 2001 In re Mahaney, et al. Mahaney, Petitioner, v. Mahaney, et al., Respondents, No. 71022-8. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, March 23, 2001, 105 Wn. App. 391. Granted October 2, 2001. Chelan County, et al., Respondents, v. Nykreim, et […]
LARSON v. SOUTH PRAIRIE LUM. CO., 142 Wn. 648 (1927)
253 P. 1076 ROBERT LARSON, Respondent, v. SOUTH PRAIRIE LUMBER COMPANY, Appellant. No. 20371. Department Two.The Supreme Court of Washington. March 15, 1927. [1] BOUNDARIES (13) — ESTABLISHMENT — EVIDENCE — SUFFICIENCY. A finding by a jury that a government corner is lost, and was not located at a stone placed by a witness, 400 […]
IN MATTER OF STEWART v. BELNAP, 51 Wn.2d 893 (1957)
318 P.2d 324 In the Matter of the Application for a Writ of Habeas Corpus of CHARLES T. STEWART, Petitioner, v. RAY BELNAP, as Superintendent of the State Reformatory, Respondent.[1] No. 34425.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. November 29, 1957. [1] Reported in 318 P.2d 324. Application filed in the supreme court August 5, […]
STATE v. TAYLOR, 150 Wn.2d 1022 (2003)
State, Respondent, v. Taylor, Petitioner. No. 74021-6.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. December 2, 2003. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 49849-5-I, March 24, 2003, 116 Wn. App. 1020. Denied.
LAKE CO., INC. v. KING COUNTY, 3 Wn.2d 500 (1940)
101 P.2d 357 W.J. LAKE COMPANY, INC., Respondent, v. KING COUNTY et al., Appellants.[1] Nos. 27411, 27412.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. April 17, 1940. [1] Reported in 101 P.2d 357. [1] TAXATION — REMEDIES OF OWNER — ENFORCEMENT OF VOID TAX — PROCEEDINGS AND RELIEF — INJUNCTION. Rem. Rev. Stat., § 11315-1, providing […]
BAROUH v. ISRAEL, 46 Wn.2d 327 (1955)
281 P.2d 238 MORRIS BAROUH et al., Respondents, v. LEON ISRAEL et al., Appellants.[1] No. 32926.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. March 22, 1955. [1] Reported in 281 P.2d 238. [1] HOMESTEAD — CREATION — DESCRIPTION AND IDENTITY OF PROPERTY. If the description in a declaration of homestead is erroneous to the extent that […]
STRASBURGER v. FINK, 141 Wn. 700 (1927)
252 P. 1119 R.E. STRASBURGER, doing business under the trade name of the Clock Publicity Company, Appellant, v. W.J.A. FINK, Respondent. No. 20109. Department Two.The Supreme Court of Washington. January 6, 1927. Appeal from a judgment of the superior court for Pierce county, Teats, J., entered October 17, 1925, upon findings in favor of the […]
DISPOSITIONS OF PETITIONS FOR REVIEW, 139 Wn.2d 1006 (1999)
The Supreme Court of Washington. 1999. Adams, et al., Petitioners, v. Rockmeadow Equestrian Ctr., Inc., Respondent, No. 68219-4. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, March 29, 1999, 94 Wn. App. 1053. Denied November 2, 1999. State, Respondent, v. Mills, Petitioner, No. 68221-6. Petition for review of a decision of the […]
LEO v. CASSELMAN, 29 Wn.2d 47 (1947)
185 P.2d 107 HOWARD A. LEO, Appellant, v. W.C. CASSELMAN et al., Respondents.[1] No. 30275.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. October 9, 1947. [1] Reported in 185 P.2d 107. [1] BROKERS — COMPENSATION — REQUISITES AND SUFFICIENCY OF CONTRACT — DESCRIPTION OF LAND. In a contract between an owner and a broker for the […]
BENNERSTROM v. DEP’T OF LABOR INDUS., 152 Wn.2d 1031 (2004)
Bennerstrom, Petitioner v. Dep’t of Labor Indus., et al., Respondents. No. 75421-7.The Supreme Court of Washington. November 30, 2004. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 52168-3-I March 29, 2004, 120 Wn. App. 853. Denied.
TACOMA SAV. LOAN ASS’N v. NADHAM, 14 Wn.2d 576 (1942)
128 P.2d 982 TACOMA SAVINGS LOAN ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff, v. ETHEL L. McCLINTOCK NADHAM (TOLOUSE) et al., Appellants, ARNOLD ELLWART, as Administrator, Respondent.[1] No. 28624.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. September 9, 1942. [1] Reported in 128 P.2d 982. [1] JOINT TENANCY — SURVIVORSHIP — SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATIONS — STATUTORY PROVISIONS — PROSPECTIVE OPERATION. […]
STATE v. MULLINS, 159 Wn.2d 1020 (2007)
State, Respondent, v. Mullins, Petitioner. No. 78961-4.The Supreme Court of Washington. April 5, 2007. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 32752-0-II, June 20, 2006, 133 Wn. App. 1028. Denied. Page 1021
AWANA v. PORT OF SEATTLE, 153 Wn.2d 1022 (2005)
Awana et al., Petitioners, v. Port of Seattle et al., Respondents. No. 75834-4.The Supreme Court of Washington. March 1, 2005. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 51492-0-I, May 3, 2004, 121 Wn. App. 429. Denied
PAC. FRUIT PROD. CO. v. MODERN FOOD STORES, 158 Wn. 212 (1930)
290 P. 859 PACIFIC FRUIT AND PRODUCE COMPANY, Respondent, v. MODERN FOOD STORES, INCORPORATED, et al., Appellants, H.A. KUEHL, Defendant. No. 22319. Department Two.The Supreme Court of Washington. August 15, 1930. [1] CORPORATIONS (136, 137) — OFFICERS AND AGENTS — LIABILITY FOR CORPORATE DEBTS — FRAUD AS TO CREDITORS — INDIVIDUAL LIABILITY FOR WRONGFUL ACTS. […]
HALEY v. BRADY, 17 Wn.2d 775 (1943)
137 P.2d 505 GEORGE L. HALEY et al., Respondents, v. C.D. BRADY et al., Appellants.[1] No. 28919.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. May 8, 1943. [1] Reported in 137 P.2d 505. [1] JURY — RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY — LEGAL OR EQUITABLE ACTIONS. An action was legal, and not equitable, in its nature, […]
FLEMING v. BUERKLI, 164 Wn. 136 (1931)
1 P.2d 915 M.C. FLEMING, Respondent, v. JOSEPH BUERKLI, Appellant. No. 23220. Department One.The Supreme Court of Washington. August 18, 1931. [1] APPEAL AND ERROR (475) — SUBSEQUENT APPEALS — FORMER APPEAL As LAW OF CASE — QUESTIONS CONCLUDED. On a second appeal of a case, after a retrial below, the former decision on points […]
STATE v. STEWART, 162 Wn.2d 1006 (2007)
175 P.3d 1094 State, Respondent, v. Stewart, Petitioner. No. 79825-7.The Supreme Court of Washington. December 5, 2007. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 57339-0-I, December 11, 2006, 136 Wn. App. 162. Dispositions of Petitions for Review and Selected Motions for Discretionary Review. Denied.
BAKER v. MUTUAL LIFE INS. CO., 32 Wn.2d 340 (1949)
201 P.2d 893 JOEL W. BAKER et al., Appellants, v. MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK, Respondent.[1] No. 30506.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. January 8, 1949. [1] Reported in 201 P.2d 893. [1] APPEAL AND ERROR — REVIEW — JUDGMENT NOTWITHSTANDING VERDICT. On appeal from a judgment n.o.v., the supreme court will […]
DISPOSITIONS OF PETITIONS FOR REVIEW, 94 Wn.2d 1021 (1980)
The Supreme Court of Washington. State ex rel. Jones, Petitioner, v. Charboneau’s, et al, Respondents, No. 47329. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, July 29, 1980, 27 Wn. App. 5. Denied November 7, 1980. Riley, et al, Respondents, v. Burlington N., Inc., et al, Petitioners, No. 47309. Petition for review […]
HELLAND v. ARLAND, 14 Wn.2d 32 (1942)
126 P.2d 594 LELAND HELLAND, Respondent, v. RUFUS H. ARLAND et al., Appellants.[1] No. 28526.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. June 12, 1942. [1] Reported in 126 P.2d 594. [1] NEGLIGENCE — INJURIES TO TRESPASSERS AND LICENSEES — CHILDREN. The rule that the duty owed to trespassers and licensees is only that of refraining […]
STATE v. WILSON, 137 Wn. 125 (1925)
241 P. 970 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Appellant, v. A.M. WILSON et al., Respondents. No. 19349. Department One.The Supreme Court of Washington. December 28, 1925. [1] LIBEL (50) — CRIMINAL RESPONSIBILITY — INDICTMENT AND INFORMATION — SUFFICIENCY. An information sufficiently charges libel, under Rem. Comp. Stat., § 2424, where it charges defendants with maliciously signing […]
STATE v. GARCIA-MARTINEZ, 136 Wn.2d 1002 (1998)
966 P.2d 902 State, Respondent, v. Garcia-Martinez, Defendant, Enriquez, Petitioner. No. 66599-1.The Supreme Court of Washington. September 2, 1998. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, October 13, 1997, 88 Wn. App. 322. Denied September 2, 1998. Page 1003
DISPOSITIONS OF PETITIONS FOR REVIEW, 105 Wn.2d 1022 (1985)
The Supreme Court of Washington. Power Services Company, et al, Respondents, v. Morgan, et al, Petitioners, No. 52633-8. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 15739-6-I, February 27, 1986. Denied May 6, 1986. Jordan, Petitioner, v. Schroeder, Respondent, No. 52635-4. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of […]
McCOURTIE v. BAYTON, 159 Wn. 418 (1930)
294 P. 238 JAMES K. McCOURTIE, by his Guardian ad litem Estella McCourtie, Respondent, v. EDITH F. BAYTON et al., Appellants. No. 22537. Department One.The Supreme Court of Washington. December 2, 1930. [1] EVIDENCE (153) — PAROL EVIDENCE AFFECTING WRITINGS — RECEIPTS. A receipt for rent is not a contract, and may be varied or […]
DISPOSITIONS OF PETITIONS FOR REVIEW[†] , 133 Wn.2d 1013 (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. Miller, Petitioner. No. 65484-1. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, May 5, 1997, 85 Wn. App. 1093. Denied October 7, 1997. State, Respondent, v. Lee, […]