979 P.2d 429 CHERYL MILLER, Appellant, v. CITY OF TACOMA, a municipal corporation, ROBIN S. JENKINSON, in her capacity as Tacoma City Attorney, and HAROLD G. MOSS, Mayor, ROBERT W. EVANS, Deputy Mayor and Councilmember, WILLIAM BAARSMA, Councilmember, PAUL E. MILLER, Councilmember, DELORES I. SILAS, Councilmember, SHARON M. MCGAVICK, Councilmember, DAVID DEFORREST, Councilmember, STEVE KIRBY, […]
Category: Washington Supreme Court Opinions
IN RE RATH, 143 Wn. 65 (1927)
254 P. 466 In the Matter of the Application of FRED RATH for a Writ of Habeas Corpus. No. 20233. En Banc.The Supreme Court of Washington. March 29, 1927. [1] INSANE PERSONS (5) — RESTORATION TO SANITY — EVIDENCE. Where the evidence is conflicting, and the keeper deems it inadvisable to release him, findings of […]
FILETTO v. SMITH, 152 Wn.2d 1021 (2004)
Filetto, et al., Petitioners, v. Smith, et al., Respondents. No. 75248-6.The Supreme Court of Washington. November 3, 2004. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 51281-1-I, February 17, 2004, 120 Wn. App. 1020. Denied.
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, […]
IN RE HETT, 70 Wn.2d 435 (1967)
423 P.2d 629 In the Matter of the Disciplinary Proceedings Against NED EDWARD HETT, an Attorney at Law.[*] No. C.D. 5056.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. February 9, 1967. [*] Reported in 423 P.2d 629. [1] Attorney and Client — Suspension and Disbarment — Grounds. An attorney’s participation in the formation of a fictitious […]
IN RE CARLSTAD, 150 Wn.2d 583 (2003)
80 P.3d 587 In the Matter of the Personal Restraint of: MONTI CARLSTAD Petitioner. STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. BRIAN McLEAN, Appellant. Nos. 73565-4, 73775-4.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc.Oral Argument Date: June 26, 2003. Filed: December 4, 2003. Page 584 [EDITORS’ NOTE: THIS PAGE CONTAINS HEADNOTES. HEADNOTES ARE NOT AN OFFICIAL PRODUCT OF […]
PEEPLES v. HAYES, 4 Wn.2d 253 (1940)
104 P.2d 305 I.N. PEEPLES, as Receiver, Appellant, v. SAMUEL E. HAYES et al., Respondents.[1] No. 27694.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. June 8, 1940. [1] Reported in 104 P.2d 305. [1] LIMITATION OF ACTIONS — COMPUTATION OF PERIOD — IGNORANCE OF CAUSE OF ACTION. Mere ignorance of a cause of action does not […]
LA PLANT v. DEPT. LABOR IND., 49 Wn.2d 343 (1956)
301 P.2d 542 JOE LA PLANT, Appellant, v. THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRIES et al., Respondents.[1] No. 33476.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. September 20, 1956. [1] Reported in 301 P.2d 542. [1] WORKMEN’S COMPENSATION — PROCEEDINGS TO SECURE — AGGRAVATION OF DISABILITY — ISSUES BEFORE COURT. In a proceeding for aggravation of […]
SCHRAUM v. DEPT. OF LABOR INDUSTRIES, 197 Wn. 336 (1938)
85 P.2d 262 A.P. SCHRAUM, Respondent, v. THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRIES, Appellant. No. 27269. Department Two.The Supreme Court of Washington. December 13, 1938. [1] MASTER AND SERVANT — REMEDIES UNDER WORKMEN’S COMPENSATION ACT — TRIAL OF ISSUES — TRIAL BY JURY — EFFECT OF VERDICT. On trial to a jury of an appeal […]
IN RE CROSS, 199 Wn. 540 (1939)
92 P.2d 243 In the Matter of the Proceedings for the Disbarment of A. EMERSON CROSS, an Attorney at Law. No. C.D. 2507. En Banc.The Supreme Court of Washington. July 10, 1939. [1] ATTORNEY AND CLIENT — SUSPENSION AND DISBARMENT — GROUNDS OF SUSPENSION — ACTS OF DISHONESTY. In a proceeding for the suspension or […]
LAURELON TERRACE INC. v. SEATTLE, 40 Wn.2d 883 (1952)
246 P.2d 1113 LAURELON TERRACE, INC., Respondent, v. THE CITY OF SEATTLE, Appellant.[1] No. 31887.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. July 31, 1952. [1] Reported in 246 P.2d 1113. [1] APPEAL AND ERROR — REVIEW — HARMLESS ERROR — INSTRUCTIONS — ERROR CURED BY VERDICT. When no other verdict than that rendered by the […]
ROGERS v. DEP’T OF LABOR INDUS., 167 Wn.2d 1015 (2009)
220 P.3d 209 Rogers, Petitioner, v. Dep’t of Labor Indus., Respondent. No. 83465-2.The Supreme Court of Washington. December 2, 2009. [EDITOR’S NOTE: This case is unpublished as indicated by the issuing court.] Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 62544-6-I, July 6, 2009, 151 Wn. App. 174. Review Orders. Denied.
STATE v. ROBBINS, 162 Wn.2d 1009 (2008)
175 P.3d 1093 State, Respondent, v. Robbins, Petitioner. No. 79916-4.The Supreme Court of Washington. January 8, 2008. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 56198-7-I, January 29, 2007, 136 Wn. App. 1052. Dispositions of Petitions for Review and Selected Motions for Discretionary Review. Denied.
STATE v. WARD, 148 Wn.2d 803 (2003)
64 P.3d 640 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. DARIN LAMAR WARD, Petitioner.; THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. RICKEY B. BAKER, Petitioner. No. 71906-3.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc.Argued October 15, 2002. Decided March 6, 2003. Page 804 [EDITORS’ NOTE: THIS PAGE CONTAINS HEADNOTES. HEADNOTES ARE NOT AN OFFICIAL PRODUCT OF THE COURT, […]
STATE v. DALING, 149 Wn.2d 1007 (2003)
State, Respondent, v. Daling, Petitioner. No. 72901-8.The Supreme Court of Washington. April 29, 2003. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 20204-6-III, April 3, 2002. Denied April 29, 2003. Page 1008
STATE v. FOX, 53 Wn.2d 216 (1958)
332 P.2d 943 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Appellant, v. HELENE M. FOX et al., Respondents.[1] No. 34327.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. December 4, 1958. [1] Reported in 332 P.2d 943. [1] EMINENT DOMAIN — COMPENSATION — AMOUNTS — ELEMENTS CONSIDERED. In proceedings to condemn property for limited-access highway purposes, the limited-access feature of […]
STATE v. MUNN, 129 Wn.2d 1002 (1996)
914 P.2d 65 State, Respondent, v. Munn, Petitioner. No. 63618-4.The Supreme Court of Washington. April 9, 1996. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, August 28, 1995, 78 Wn. App. 1083. Denied April 9, 1996.
IN RE NERRETER, 28 Wn.2d 520 (1947)
183 P.2d 799 In the Matter of the Application of DEO NERRETER for a Writ of Habeas Corpus.[1] No. 30171.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. July 24, 1947. [1] Reported in 183 P.2d 799. [1] HABEAS CORPUS — JURISDICTION, PROCEEDINGS, AND RELIEF — SCOPE OF INQUIRY AND POWER OF COURT — EXTRADITION PROCEEDINGS. In […]
KRAUS v. SLOVENE NATIONAL BENEFIT SOCIETY, 181 Wn. 658 (1935)
44 P.2d 800 FRANCES KRAUS et al., Minors, by Mary Kraus, their Guardian ad Litem, Respondents, v. SLOVENE NATIONAL BENEFIT SOCIETY, Appellant. No. 25444. Department One.The Supreme Court of Washington. May 3, 1935. [1] INSURANCE (195) — MUTUAL BENEFIT ASSOCIATIONS — THE CONTRACT IN GENERAL — APPLICATION — ACCEPTANCE — AUTHORITY OF SECRETARY — CHANGE […]
SHERIFFS’ ASSOCIATION v. CHELAN COUNTY, 109 Wn.2d 282 (1987)
745 P.2d 1 CHELAN COUNTY DEPUTY SHERIFFS’ ASSOCIATION, ET AL, Respondents, v. THE COUNTY OF CHELAN, Petitioner. GIBSON GOFF III, Petitioner, v. THE CITY OF AIRWAY HEIGHTS, Respondent. Nos. 53202-8, 53495-1.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. November 5, 1987. [1] Master and Servant — Wages — Minimum Wage — Time Subject to Call — […]
WASHINGTON CHOC. CO. v. KING COUNTY, 21 Wn.2d 630 (1944)
152 P.2d 981 WASHINGTON CHOCOLATE COMPANY, Respondent, v. KING COUNTY et al., Appellants.[1] No. 29319.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. October 27, 1944. [1] Reported in 152 P.2d 981. [1] TAXATION — COLLECTION AND ENFORCEMENT — REMEDIES FOR WRONGFUL ENFORCEMENT — INJUNCTION — GROUNDS FOR RELIEF. Rem. Rev. Stat., § 11315-1, providing that no […]
MAUK v. COLUMBIA BASIN IRRIGATION DIST., 151 Wn.2d 1016 (2004)
Mauk, Petitioner, v. S. Columbia Basin Irrigation Dist., Respondent. No. 74542-1.The Supreme Court of Washington. April 6, 2004. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 20765-0-III, May 20, 2003, 116 Wn. App. 1076. Denied April 6, 2004.
CENTRAL BLDG. CO. v. KEYSTONE SHARES CORP., 185 Wn. 645 (1936)
56 P.2d 697 CENTRAL BUILDING COMPANY, Respondent, v. KEYSTONE SHARES CORPORATION, Appellant. No. 25923. Department One.The Supreme Court of Washington. April 13, 1936. [1] LANDLORD AND TENANT (10) — LEASES — VALIDITY — ACKNOWLEDGMENT BY LESSEE — NECESSITY. Rem. Rev. Stat., § 10551, requiring deeds to be signed by the party “bound thereby” and acknowledged […]
UNITED ETC. CO. v. PRICE, 46 Wn.2d 587 (1955)
283 P.2d 119 UNITED BENEFIT LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY, Plaintiff, v. WILLIAM F. PRICE, as Administrator, Respondent, ANNA A. PRICE et al., Appellants.[1] No. 33127.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. May 5, 1955. [1] Reported in 283 P.2d 119. [1] DIVORCE — DISPOSITION OF PROPERTY — PROPERTY SETTLEMENT AGREEMENTS. Where a property settlement agreement is […]
STATE v. STORCH, 163 Wn.2d 1029 (2008)
State, Respondent, v. Storch, Petitioner. No. 80627-6.The Supreme Court of Washington. April 30, 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. 25147-1-III and 25198-5-III, June 19, 2007, 139 Wn. App. 1025. Denied.
STATE v. IVEY, 73 Wn.2d 589 (1968)
439 P.2d 974 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. LOUISE IVEY, Appellant.[*] No. 39378.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. April 18, 1968. [*] Reported in 439 P.2d 974. [1] Searches and Seizures — As Incident of Arrest — Admissibility of Evidence. Evidence will not be suppressed when obtained through a search incident to a […]
HADLEY v. DEPT. OF LABOR INDUSTRIES, 174 Wn. 582 (1933)
25 P.2d 1031 GORDON AUBREY HADLEY, Respondent, v. THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRIES, Appellant. No. 24583. Department One.The Supreme Court of Washington. October 16, 1933. [1] MASTER AND SERVANT (121-2) — REMEDIES UNDER WORKMEN’S COMPENSATION ACT — AGGRAVATION OF EXISTING DISEASE. An injured workman is entitled to compensation under Rem. Rev. Stat., § 7679, […]
ESTATE OF HITCHMAN, 100 Wn.2d 464 (1983)
670 P.2d 655 In the Matter of the Estate of ROBERT B. HITCHMAN. No. 49093-7.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. October 20, 1983. [1] Taxation — Statutes — Construction — Tax Enactments — Ambiguities. The resolution of ambiguities in taxation statutes in favor of the taxpayer applies only when the taxpayer may be deprived […]
CRUMRINE v. GRUBB, 171 Wn. 274 (1933)
17 P.2d 887 O.J. CRUMRINE et al., Respondents, v. S.W. GRUBB et al., Appellants. No. 24211. Department One.The Supreme Court of Washington. January 7, 1933. [1] TRIAL (42, 51) — ARGUMENT OF COUNSEL — RIGHT TO ADDRESS JURY — WAIVER — OBJECTIONS AND EXCEPTIONS. Error cannot be assigned on allowing two counsel to argue the […]
PERKINS v. PERKINS, 151 Wn. 252 (1929)
275 P. 541 LEWIS PERKINS et al., Appellants, v. WM. D. PERKINS et al., Respondents. No. 21532. Department Two.The Supreme Court of Washington. March 18, 1929. [1] PRINCIPAL AND AGENT (15, 20) — MUTUAL RIGHTS AND DUTIES — INDIVIDUAL INTEREST OF AGENT — ACTIONS FOR ACCOUNTING. Where a nonresident principal held a second mortgage on […]
DISPOSITIONS OF PETITIONS FOR REVIEW, 134 Wn.2d 1011 (1998)
The Supreme Court of Washington. 1998. State, Respondent, v. Summers, Petitioner, No. 65922-2. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, August 28, 1997, 87 Wn. App. 1045. Denied March 4, 1998. Expert Drywall, Inc., Petitioner, v. Ellis-Don Constr., Inc., Respondent, No. 65923-1. Petition for review of a decision of the Court […]
CAVERS v. GILES, 162 Wn. 463 (1931)
298 P. 681 FRANCIS G. CAVERS, Appellant, v. LUTHER GILES, Respondent. No. 22912. Department One.The Supreme Court of Washington. May 7, 1931. [1] LIBEL AND SLANDER (18) — JUSTIFICATION — TRUTH. The truth of statements that an attorney had double-crossed his client and been guilty of unprofessional conduct is a complete defense to an action […]
DREW-WARREN RADIO E. CO. v. WESTERN L. B. CO., 148 Wn. 435 (1928)
269 P. 496 DREW-WARREN RADIO ELECTRIC COMPANY, Respondent, v. WESTERN LOAN BUILDING COMPANY, Appellant. No. 21184. Department Two.The Supreme Court of Washington. July 27, 1928. [1] FRAUDS, STATUTE OF (4, 6) — PROMISE TO ANSWER FOR DEBT OF ANOTHER — ORIGINAL OR COLLATERAL PROMISE — NEW CONSIDERATION. Where a loan and building company, with loans […]
DISPOSITIONS OF PETITIONS FOR REVIEW[†] , 115 Wn.2d 1021 (1990)
The Supreme Court of Washington. [†] Dispositions of Court of Appeals Commissioner rulings are identified by case names not in italic. State, Respondent, v. Whiten, Petitioner. In re Whiten, No. 57360-3. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, April 30, 1990, 57 Wn. App. 1049. Denied October 3, 1990. McGuire, Petitioner, […]
STATE v. KOSLOWSKI, 163 Wn.2d 1012 (2008)
180 P.3d 1291 State, Respondent, v. Koslowski, Petitioner. No. 80427-3.The Supreme Court of Washington. April 1, 2008. [EDITOR’S NOTE: This case is unpublished as indicated by the issuing court.] Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 22023-1-III, June 14, 2007, 139 Wn. App. 1014. Granted.
FISCHER v. DEP’T OF CORR, 172 Wn.2d 1001 (2011)
257 P.3d 666 Fischer, Petitioner, v. Dep’t of Corr, Respondent. No. 85814-4.The Supreme Court of Washington. August 8, 2011. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 64818-7-I, January 24, 2011, 160 Wn. App. 722. Disposition of Petition for Review and Selected Motions for Discretionary Review Denied. Page 1002
STATE v. SCHOOLCRAFT, 168 Wn.2d 1004 (2010)
226 P.3d 780 State, Respondent, v. Schoolcraft, Petitioner. No. 83658-2.The Supreme Court of Washington. February 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. 62019-3-I, August 17, 2009, 151 Wn. App. 1048. Dispositions of Petitions for Review and […]
DISPOSITIONS OF PETITIONS FOR REVIEW[†] , 124 Wn.2d 1031 (1994)
The Supreme Court of Washington. [†] Dispositions of Court of Appeals Commissioner rulings are identified by case names not in italic. State, Respondent, v. Curtiss, Petitioner, No. 61805-4. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, May 24, 1994, 74 Wn. App. 1027. Denied October 6, 1994. State, Petitioner, v. McAlister, Respondent, […]
STATE EX REL. PENNOCK v. REEVES, 27 Wn.2d 739 (1947)
179 P.2d 961 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, on the Relation of William J. Pennock, Plaintiff, v. BELLE REEVES, as Secretary of State, Respondent.[1] Nos. 30222, 30223.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. April 29, 1947. [1] Reported in 179 P.2d 961. [1] STATUTES — ENACTMENT — REFERENDUM — ACTS SUBJECT — REFERENDUM ON PART OF […]
ARCHIBALD v. GOSSARD, 65 Wn.2d 486 (1965)
397 P.2d 851 JOAN ARCHIBALD, Respondent, v. DAVID W. GOSSARD, as Administrator, Appellant.[*] No. 37202.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. January 7, 1965. [*] Reported in 397 P.2d 851. [1] Automobiles — Right of Way — Uncontrolled Intersection. A disfavored driver, in a collision occurring within an uncontrolled intersection, is guilty of negligence as […]
DISPOSITIONS OF PETITIONS FOR REVIEW[†] , 123 Wn.2d 1001 (1993)
The Supreme Court of Washington. 1993 [†] Dispositions of Court of Appeals Commissioner rulings are identified by case names not in italic Price, et al, Respondents, v. Kitsap Transit, Petitioner, No. 60743-5. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, May, 6, 1993, 70 Wn. App. 748. Granted January 5, 1994. State, […]
STATE EX REL. HUMISTON v. MEYERS, 61 Wn.2d 772 (1963)
380 P.2d 735 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, on the Relation of Homer W. Humiston, Plaintiff, v. VICTOR A. MEYERS, as Secretary of State, Respondent.[*] No. 36998.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. April 11, 1963. [*] Reported in 380 P.2d 735. [1] STATUTES — REFERENDUM — CONSTITUTIONAL PROVISIONS — CONSTRUCTION. Inasmuch as the legislative power […]
IN RE GRALEY’S ESTATE, 183 Wn. 268 (1935)
48 P.2d 634 In the Matter of the Estate of ALBERT GRALEY, Deceased. THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Appellant, v. ERNEST W. PLUM, as Administrator, et al., Respondents. No. 25674. Department One.The Supreme Court of Washington. August 22, 1935. [1] ESCHEAT (7) — DECREE — OPERATION AND EFFECT — TIME OF VESTING TITLE. The title to […]
LaMON v. BUTLER, 112 Wn.2d 193 (1989)
770 P.2d 1027 EDWARD LAMON, ET AL, Petitioners, v. BETTY BUTLER, ET AL, Respondents. No. 53196-0.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. March 30, 1989. [1] Libel and Slander — Summary Judgment — Prima Facie Case — Necessity. To overcome a motion for summary judgment, a plaintiff in a defamation action has the burden of […]
IN RE PROP. LOCATED AT 14255 53RD AVE. S. TUKWILA, 152 Wn.2d 1032 (2004)
In re Prop. Located at 14255 53rd Ave. S. Tukwila, King County, Wash., Petitioner. In re Prop. Located at 14247 53rd Ave. S. Tukwila, King County, Wash., Petitioner. In re Prop. Located at 14415 53rd Ave. S. Tukwila, King County, Wash., Petitioner. No. 75426-8.The Supreme Court of Washington. November 30, 2004. Petition for review of […]
ROBERTS v. LARSEN, 71 Wn.2d 743 (1967)
431 P.2d 166 FRANK W. ROBERTS et al., Respondents, v. THORVALD LARSEN et al., Appellants.[*] No. 38779.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. August 3, 1967. [*] Reported in 431 P.2d 166. [1] Negligence — Contributory Negligence — Affirmative Defense. Contributory negligence is an affirmative defense with the burden of proving it resting on the […]
STATE v. SWENSON, 71967-5 (Wash. 5-1-2002)
45 P.3d 534 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. KEVIN SWENSON, Petitioner. No. 71967-5.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. May 1, 2002. ORDER Department II of the Court (Justice Sanders did not sit and Justice Madsen sat in his place) considered this matter at its May 1, 2002, Motion Calendar, and unanimously agreed that […]
STATE EX REL. SCHUEHLE v. SUPERIOR COURT, 2 Wn.2d 592 (1940)
98 P.2d 1073 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, on the Relation of Martin Schuehle, Plaintiff, v. THE SUPERIOR COURT FOR KING COUNTY, Donald A. McDonald, Judge, Respondent.[1] No. 27801.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. February 8, 1940. [1] Reported in 98 P.2d 1073. [1] APPEAL AND ERROR — DISPOSITION OF CAUSE — PROCEEDINGS AFTER REMAND. […]
TOBACCO v. RUBATINO, 37 Wn.2d 500 (1950)
224 P.2d 1073 LOUIS TOBACCO, Appellant, v. HENRY M. RUBATINO et al., Respondents.[1] No. 31409.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. November 30, 1950. [1] Reported in 224 P.2d 1073. [1] APPEAL AND ERROR — REVIEW — FINDINGS — CONCLUSIONS. In an action for damages for fraud in inducing the transfer of an interest in […]
STATE v. DAVIS, 129 Wn.2d 1027 (1996)
922 P.2d 98 State, Respondent, v. Davis, Petitioner. No. 64041-6.The Supreme Court of Washington. September 3, 1996. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, February 9, 1996, 80 Wn. App. 1043. Denied September 3, 1996.
PIER 67, INC. v. KING CY., 71 Wn.2d 92 (1967)
426 P.2d 610 PIER 67, INC., Respondent, v. KING COUNTY et al., Appellants.[*] No. 38841.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. April 13, 1967. [*] Reported in 426 P.2d 610. [1] Landlord and Tenant — Improvements — Ownership. In the absence of a provision in the lease that improvements are to become the property of […]
PERRY v. MORAN, 111 Wn.2d 885 (1989)
766 P.2d 1096 CHARLES F. PERRY, ET AL, Appellants, v. JUDITH MORAN, Respondent. No. 52944-2.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. January 19, 1989. [1] Damages — Liquidated Damages — Validity — Enforcement. A liquidated damages clause is favored and will be enforced if the amount fixed is a reasonable forecast of just compensation for […]
DUNN v. NEU, 179 Wn. 351 (1934)
37 P.2d 883 ARTHUR G. DUNN, JR., as Trustee, Appellant, v. ANNA GERTRUDE NEU et al., Respondents, RAYMOND E. HIGGS et al., Defendants. No. 25217. Department One.The Supreme Court of Washington. November 21, 1934. [1] MORTGAGES (89, 99) — ASSIGNMENT — RECORDING — NECESSITY. A subsequent assignee of a mortgage or of an interest therein […]
DISPOSITIONS OF PETITIONS FOR REVIEW, 82 Wn.2d 1010 (1973)
The Supreme Court of Washington. Bosko Incorporated, Petitioner, v. Port of Tacoma, Respondent, Cascade Asphalt Paving Company, Petitioner, No. 42903. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, May 14, 1973, 8 Wn. App. 1020. Denied August 27, 1973. Peden, Petitioner, v. Seattle et al., Respondents, No. 42899. Petition for review of […]
STATE v. KAEODALA, 158 Wn.2d 1007 (2006)
State, Respondent, v. Kaeodala, Petitioner. No. 78288-1.The Supreme Court of Washington. October 11, 2006. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 54802-6-I, December 19, 2005, 130 Wn. App. 1048. Dispositions of Petitions for Review and Selected Motions for Discretionary Review. Denied.
STATE v. BROWN, 162 Wn.2d 422 (2007)
173 P.3d 245 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. MICKEY WILLIAM BROWN, Petitioner. No. 77885-0.The Supreme Court of Washington.Argued September 14, 2006. Decided December 13, 2007. Page 423 [EDITORS’ NOTE: THIS PAGE CONTAINS HEADNOTES. HEADNOTES ARE NOT AN OFFICIAL PRODUCT OF THE COURT, THEREFORE THEY ARE NOT DISPLAYED.] Page 424 [EDITORS’ NOTE: THIS PAGE CONTAINS […]
MOLLETT v. UNITED BENEFIT LIFE INS., 72 Wn.2d 618 (1967)
434 P.2d 601 MAYMIE A. MOLLETT, Respondent, v. UNITED BENEFIT LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY, Appellant.[*] No. 38777.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. November 30, 1967. [*] Reported in 434 P.2d 601. [1] Dismissal and Nonsuit — Involuntary — Want of Prosecution — Tolling Period — Discovery. A plaintiff’s motion, in an action on an insurance […]
VISSER v. NOOKSACK VALLEY SCH. DIST., 33 Wn.2d 699 (1949)
207 P.2d 198 YELTE VISSER et al., Appellants, v. NOOKSACK VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 506 et al., Respondents.[1] No. 30494.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. June 9, 1949. [1] Reported in 207 P.2d 198. [1] SCHOOLS AND SCHOOL DISTRICTS — SECTARIAN SCHOOLS — As “RELIGIOUS ESTABLISHMENTS.” A private school is a “religious establishment” within […]
GROFF v. DEPT. LABOR IND., 65 Wn.2d 35 (1964)
395 P.2d 633 CLAUDE M. GROFF, Appellant, v. THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRIES et al., Respondents.[*] No. 37064.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. October 1, 1964. [*] Reported in 395 P.2d 633. [1] Trial — Findings of Fact — Sufficiency. While the degree of particularity required in findings of fact will necessarily vary […]
PERS. RESTRAINT OF CADWALLADER, 155 Wn.2d 867 (2005)
123 P.3d 456 In the Matter of the Personal Restraint of RICHARD CADWALLADER, Petitioner. THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. RICHARD ALLEN CADWALLADER, Petitioner. No. 76070-5.The Supreme Court of Washington.Argued September 13, 2005. Decided November 23, 2005. Page 868 [EDITORS’ NOTE: THIS PAGE CONTAINS HEADNOTES. HEADNOTES ARE NOT AN OFFICIAL PRODUCT OF THE COURT, THEREFORE […]
STATE v. FREEMAN, 161 Wn.2d 1020 (2007)
172 P.3d 360 State, Respondent, v. Freeman, Petitioner. No. 80370-6.The Supreme Court of Washington. October 2, 2007. [EDITOR’S NOTE: This case is unpublished as indicated by the issuing court.] Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, Nos. 57059-5-I and 57139-7-I, April 9, 2007, 137 Wn. App. 1059. Denied.
SWITZER v. SEATTLE, 159 Wn. 540 (1930)
294 P. 225 CHARLOTTE SWITZER, by Her Guardian ad Litem Fred Switzer, Respondent, v. THE CITY OF SEATTLE, Appellant. No. 22680. Department One.The Supreme Court of Washington. December 15, 1930. [1] CARRIERS (76, 88) — TAKING UP PASSENGERS — ACTIONS FOR INJURIES — NEGLIGENCE OF CARRIER — QUESTION FOR JURY. A carrier being bound to […]
STATE v. CAMPBELL, 125 Wn.2d 797 (1995)
888 P.2d 1185 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. SHARON D. CAMPBELL, Petitioner. No. 60609-9.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. February 9, 1995. [1] Appeal — Review — Issues of Law — Standard of Review. An appellate court reviews issues of law de novo. [2] Criminal Law — New Principle of Law — Retroactivity […]
SCUDERO v. TODD SHIPYARDS CORP., 63 Wn.2d 46 (1963)
385 P.2d 551 JOHN A. SCUDERO, Respondent, v. TODD SHIPYARDS CORPORATION, Appellant.[*] No. 36319.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. October 10, 1963. [*] Reported in 385 P.2d 551. [1] Admiralty — Jurisdiction — State Courts. State courts derive in personam admiralty jurisdiction from 28 U.S.C.A. § 1333(1) and apply the substantive rules of the […]
DISPOSITIONS OF PETITIONS FOR REVIEW, 97 Wn.2d 1019 (1982)
The Supreme Court of Washington. State, Respondent, v. Landin, Petitioner, No. 48605-1. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, February 16, 1982, 31 Wn. App. 1015. Denied May 21, 1982. Curry, Petitioner, v. Department of Labor Indus., Respondent, No. 48621-2. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, […]
DISPOSITIONS OF PETITIONS FOR REVIEW[†] , 119 Wn.2d 1002 (1992)
The Supreme Court of Washington. [†] Dispositions of Court of Appeals Commissioner rulings are identified by case names not in italic. State, Petitioner, v. Janes, Respondent, No. 59022-2. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, February 3, 1992, 64 Wn. App. 134. Granted May 5, 1992. Scott Galvanizing, Inc., Respondent, v. […]
STATE v. MOODY, 156 Wn.2d 1037 (2006)
134 P.3d 1170 State, Respondent, v. Moody, Petitioner. No. 77785-3.The Supreme Court of Washington. May 3, 2006. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 31697-8-II, September 20, 2005, 129 Wn. App. 1032. Denied.
STEWART v. STEWART, 27 Wn.2d 236 (1947)
177 P.2d 900 EDNA STEWART, Appellant, v. MAX STEWART, Respondent.[1] No. 30090.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. February 21, 1947. [1] Reported in 177 P.2d 900. [1] APPEAL AND ERROR — REVIEW — FINDINGS. Findings upon conflicting evidence will not be disturbed on appeal unless the evidence preponderates against them. [2] DIVORCE — PROCEEDINGS […]
RECALL OF ROBINSON, 156 Wn.2d 704 (2006)
132 P.3d 124 In the Matter of the Recall of BRYAN H. ROBINSON, Mayor of Benton City. No. 77644-0.The Supreme Court of Washington.Considered March 9, 2006. Decided April 6, 2006. Page 705 [EDITORS’ NOTE: THIS PAGE CONTAINS HEADNOTES. HEADNOTES ARE NOT AN OFFICIAL PRODUCT OF THE COURT, THEREFORE THEY ARE NOT DISPLAYED.] Page 706 Dan […]
BURD v. CLARKE, AS SEC’Y OF DEP’T, 168 Wn.2d 1028 (2010)
Burd, Petitioner, v. Clarke, as Sec’y of Dep’t of Corr., Respondent. No. 83959-0.The Supreme Court of Washington. April 27, 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. 37993-7-II, November 9, 2009, 152 Wn. App. 970. Denied. Page 1029
STATE v. JENSEN, 164 Wn.2d 943 (2008)
195 P.3d 512 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. WILLIAM F. JENSEN, Petitioner. No. 79384-1.The Supreme Court of Washington.Argued May 22, 2008. Decided November 6, 2008. Page 944 [EDITORS’ NOTE: THIS PAGE CONTAINS HEADNOTES. HEADNOTES ARE NOT AN OFFICIAL PRODUCT OF THE COURT, THEREFORE THEY ARE NOT DISPLAYED.] Page 945 [EDITORS’ NOTE: THIS PAGE CONTAINS […]
STATE v. RISHOR, 157 Wn.2d 1012 (2006)
141 P.3d 66 STATE, Respondent v. RISHOR, Petitioner. No. 78567-8.The Supreme Court of Washington. July 6, 2006. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 55231-7-I, March 24, 2006. Denied.
STATE v. BRUNN, 145 Wn. 435 (1927)
260 P. 990 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. SIDNEY BRUNN, Appellant. No. 20657. En Banc.The Supreme Court of Washington. November 2, 1927. [1] STATUTES (72) — CONSTRUCTION — STATUTES ADOPTED FROM OTHER STATE OR COUNTRY. Rem. 1927 Sup., § 2059, authorizing the joinder of several charges, (1) growing out of the same transaction, (2) […]
STATE v. PARADIS, 72 Wn.2d 563 (1967)
434 P.2d 583 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. ROBERT CHARLES PARADIS, Appellant.[*] No. 39243.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. November 22, 1967. [*] Reported in 434 P.2d 583. [1] Sodomy — Evidence — Uncorroborated Testimony of Participant — Sufficiency. The uncorroborated testimony of a participant in a sodomy prosecution is sufficient to sustain […]
LEONHARD v. LEONHARD, 147 Wn. 311 (1928)
265 P. 1118 ALVENA LEONHARD, Respondent, v. GEORGE LEONHARD, Appellant. No. 21035. Department One.The Supreme Court of Washington. April 3, 1928. [1] DIVORCE (80) — DIVISION OF PROPERTY — SOURCE OF TITLE. In decreeing a divorce, the court may make a division of the separate properties of the parties, regardless of its source, as well […]
IN RE MEADE, 103 Wn.2d 374 (1985)
693 P.2d 713 In the Matter of the Disciplinary Proceeding Against PHILIP R. MEADE, an Attorney at Law. No. C.D. 4826.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. January 10, 1985. [1] Attorney and Client — Practice of Law — Transfer to Disability Inactive Status — Reinstatement. An attorney whose mental condition is such that his […]
STATE EX REL. McPHERSON BROS. CO. v. SUP’R CT., 139 Wn. 703 (1926)
247 P. 4 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, on the Relation of McPherson Brothers Company, Plaintiff, v. THE SUPERIOR COURT FOR OKANOGAN COUNTY, Respondent. No. 19957. Department One.The Supreme Court of Washington. June 10, 1926. Application filed in the supreme court April 21, 1926, for a writ of prohibition to prevent the superior court for Okanogan […]
CITY OF SEATTLE v. JONES, 72 Wn.2d 1046 (1967)
433 P.2d 867 THE CITY OF SEATTLE, Respondent, v. ROCHELLE JONES, Appellant.[*] No. 39269.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. November 16, 1967. [*] Reported in 433 P.2d 867. Appeal from a judgment of the Superior Court for King County, No. 44599, Theodore S. Turner, J., entered October 5, 1966 Affirmed. Prosecution for prostitution. Defendant […]
FJETLAND v. STATE, 154 Wn.2d 1017 (2005)
Fjetland, Petitioner, v. State et al., Respondents. No. 76304-6.The Supreme Court of Washington. June 1, 2005. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 52150-1-I, September 7, 2004, 123 Wn. App. 1011. Denied.
SHAFFER v. WALTHER, 38 Wn.2d 786 (1951)
232 P.2d 94 PHIL SHAFFER, Respondent, v. R.C. WALTHER et al., Appellants.[1] No. 31478.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. May 31, 1951. [1] Reported in 232 P.2d 94. [1] TROVER AND CONVERSION — TRIAL — INSTRUCTIONS — SUFFICIENCY OF EVIDENCE TO WARRANT — EXERCISE OF DOMINION. In an action by the tenant of a […]
DISPOSITIONS OF PETITIONS FOR REVIEW, 134 Wn.2d 1028 (1998)
The Supreme Court of Washington. 1998. In re Welfare of L.V. State, Respondent, v. Valdivieso, Petitioner, No. 66593-1. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 40164-5-I, November 20, 1997. Denied May 6, 1998. State, Respondent, v. Hart, Petitioner, No. 66146-4. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of […]
McPHERSON v. WAKAMATSU, 188 Wn. 320 (1936)
62 P.2d 732 PATRICK W. McPHERSON et al., Respondents, v. TOYOKAICHO WAKAMATSU et al., Appellants. W.R. O’BRIEN, Respondent, v. TOYOKAICHO WAKAMATSU et al., Appellants. No. 26008. En Banc.The Supreme Court of Washington. November 30, 1936. [1] AUTOMOBILES — LIABILITY FOR INJURIES — CONTRIBUTORY NEGLIGENCE — QUESTION FOR JURY. The contributory negligence of the driver of […]
BERGSTROM v. OLSON, 39 Wn.2d 536 (1951)
236 P.2d 1052 CARL A. BERGSTROM, Respondent, v. A. WALTER OLSON, Appellant.[1] No. 31657.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. November 5, 1951. [1] Reported in 236 P.2d 1052. [1] APPEAL AND ERROR — REVIEW — FINDINGS — IN EQUITABLE ACTIONS. Findings of fact in an equitable action, although entitled to great weight, are not […]
STATE v. MOORISON, 43 Wn.2d 23 (1953)
259 P.2d 1105 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. THEODORE E. MOORISON, Appellant.[1] No. 32357.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. July 29, 1953. [1] Reported in 259 P.2d 1105. [1] WITNESSES — COMPETENCY — CAPACITY AND QUALIFICATIONS — INSANE PERSONS — COMMON-LAW RULE. Under the generally recognized common-law rule, an insane person is competent […]
WALKER v. METROPOLITAN LIFE INS. CO., 132 Wn. 615 (1925)
232 P. 694 MARGARET S. WALKER, Administratrix of the Estate of Mercia Dee Clarke, Deceased, Appellant, v. METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY, Respondent. No. 18872. Department Two.The Supreme Court of Washington. January 30, 1925. INSURANCE (83) — AVOIDANCE OF POLICY — MISREPRESENTATIONS — INTENT TO DECEIVE — EVIDENCE — SUFFICIENCY. Where, at the time of applying […]
STATE v. WALKER, 157 Wn.2d 307 (2006)
138 P.3d 113 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. ASHLEY MARIE WALKER, Petitioner. No. 76743-2.The Supreme Court of Washington.Argued January 24, 2006. Decided July 13, 2006. Page 308 [EDITORS’ NOTE: THIS PAGE CONTAINS HEADNOTES. HEADNOTES ARE NOT AN OFFICIAL PRODUCT OF THE COURT, THEREFORE THEY ARE NOT DISPLAYED.] Page 309 Steven P. Martonick (of Snyder […]
STATE EX REL. WELCH v. SEATTLE ETC., 45 Wn.2d 6 (1954)
272 P.2d 617 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, on the Relation of Berniece C. Welch, Respondent, v. SEATTLE SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 1 et al., Appellants.[1] No. 32799.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. July 1, 1954. [1] Reported in 272 P.2d 617. [1] TRIAL — TRIAL BY COURT — FINDINGS OF FACT. There is no arbitrary […]
CARPENTER v. OKANOGAN COUNTY, 163 Wn. 18 (1931)
299 P. 400 W.W. CARPENTER, Respondent, v. OKANOGAN COUNTY, Appellant. No. 22982. Department Two.The Supreme Court of Washington. May 20, 1931. [1] COUNTIES (39) — PROPERTY — SALE — NOTICE — DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY. Under Rem. Comp. Stat., § 4008, requiring the county commissioners, in their notice of intention to sell county lands, to particularly […]
ROSE v. NEVITT, 56 Wn.2d 882 (1960)
355 P.2d 776 PORTER G. ROSE et al., Appellants, v. GEORGE NEVITT, Respondent.[1] No. 35197.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. October 6, 1960. [1] Reported in 355 P.2d 776. [1] APPEAL AND ERROR — REVIEW — SCOPE AND EXTENT — ON DISMISSAL OR NONSUIT. The test to be applied by the Supreme Court in […]
MUCSI v. GRAOCH ASSOC. LTD. PARTNERSHIP #12, 144 Wn.2d 847 (2001)
31 P.3d 684 TIBOR MUCSI and ANDRE KRUPPA, husband and wife, and their marital community, Petitioners v. GRAOCH ASSOCIATES LIMITED PARTNERSHIP #12[*] , a Washington corporation, dba KEELER’S CORNER APARTMENT HOMES, Respondent. No. 70153-9.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc.Oral Argument Date: March 20, 2001. Filed: September 27, 2001. [*] The #12 is an incorrect […]
COLUMBIA R. TEL. CO. v. DEPT. OF PUB. W., 148 Wn. 395 (1928)
269 P. 6 COLUMBIA RIVER TELEPHONE COMPANY, Appellant, v. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS, Respondent. No. 21062. En Banc.The Supreme Court of Washington. July 19, 1928. [1] TELEGRAPHS AND TELEPHONES (5) — REGULATION OF RATES — VALUATIONS BY DEPARTMENT — GOING CONCERN VALUE. Under Rem. Comp. Stat., § 10441, providing for hearings to determine the value […]
WOODINVILLE v. NORTHSHORE UNI. CHURCH, 162 Wn.2d 1019 (2008)
178 P.3d 1033 City of Woodinville, Respondent, v. Northshore United Church of Christ et al., Petitioners. No. 80588-1.The Supreme Court of Washington. February 6, 2008. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 58296-8-I, July 16, 2007, 139 Wn. App. 639. Dispositions of Petitions for Review and Selected Motions for Discretionary […]
KELLY v. CARROLL, 36 Wn.2d 482 (1950)
219 P.2d 79 LAURETTA KELLY, as Administratrix, Respondent, v. O.G. CARROLL et al., Appellants.[1] No. 31182.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. May 31, 1950. [1] Reported in 219 P.2d 79. [1] PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS — CAPACITY AND QUALIFICATIONS — DRUGLESS HEALERS. A drugless healer is not a doctor. [2] SAME — LIMITATIONS UPON PRACTICE. […]
CARROLL v. BRUNO, 81 Wn.2d 82 (1972)
499 P.2d 876 H.J. CARROLL et al., Appellants, v. LOUIS BRUNO et al., Respondents. No. 42185.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. July 27, 1972. [1] Schools and School Districts — Education — Public Offices — Responsibility. The legislature and the Superintendent of Public Instruction have the most direct and immediate responsibility for carrying out […]
LUNA de la PEUNTE v. SEATTLE TIMES CO., 186 Wn. 618 (1936)
59 P.2d 753 FELIX LUNA de la PEUNTE, Respondent, v. SEATTLE TIMES COMPANY, Appellant. No. 25853. En Banc.The Supreme Court of Washington. July 13, 1936. [1] LIBEL AND SLANDER (28) — ACTIONS — PLEADING — SPECIAL DAMAGES — NECESSITY. Substantial damages, without alleging special damages, may be recovered for libel per se, when the article […]