Category: Washington Supreme Court Opinions

668 P.2d 581 In the Matter of the Personal Restraint of DERWOOD ODEL LILE, Petitioner. No. 49538-6.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. August 18, 1983. [1] Personal Restraint — Scope — Issues Not Presented on Appeal — Constitutional Error. The failure to raise a constitutional issue on appeal does not bar consideration of that […]

102 P.2d 230 IKE ELKINS et al., Appellants, v. FERD SCHAAF, as Director of the Department of Public Service, et al., Respondents.[1] No. 27661.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. May 2, 1940. [1] Reported in 102 P.2d 230. [1] CARRIERS — REGULATION — PERSONS SUBJECT TO REGULATION — LOGGING CONTRACTORS — STATUTORY PROVISIONS. Under […]

126 P.3d 820 State, Petitioner, v. Stevens, Respondent. No. 77112-0.The Supreme Court of Washington. November 30, 2005. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 31237-9-II, April 27, 2005, 127 Wn. App. 269. Denied.

79 P.3d 445 AAS-DMP Mgmt., L.P., Respondent, v. Acordia N.W., Inc., Petitioner. No. 73789-4.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. November 4, 2003. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 50220-4-I, February 24, 2003, 115 Wn. App. 833. Denied. Page 1012

187 P.3d 233 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. BRIAN THOMAS EGGLESTON, Petitioner. No. 77756-0.The Supreme Court of Washington.Argued October 9, 2007. Decided July 10, 2008. Page 62 [EDITORS’ NOTE: THIS PAGE CONTAINS HEADNOTES. HEADNOTES ARE NOT AN OFFICIAL PRODUCT OF THE COURT, THEREFORE THEY ARE NOT DISPLAYED.] Page 63 [EDITORS’ NOTE: THIS PAGE CONTAINS […]

142 P.3d 607 STATE, Respondent, v. HARRIS, Petitioner. No. 78031-5.The Supreme Court of Washington. September 6, 2006. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 22677-8-III, November 10, 2005, 130 Wn. App. 1021. Denied. Page 1018

14 P.2d 11 A.G. BLACK, Appellant, v. PHILIP MILLER COMPANY, Respondent, THE AETNA CASUALTY AND SURETY COMPANY, Appellant. No. 23179. En Banc.The Supreme Court of Washington. August 25, 1932. [1] ARBITRATION AND AWARD (2) — AGREEMENTS TO ARBITRATE — CONSTRUCTION. There was nothing to be arbitrated under a building contract providing for arbitration of the […]

119 P.3d 318 CAMILE HOPE COPPERNOLL ET AL., Petitioners, v. SAM REED, as Secretary of State, ET AL., Respondents. No. 76818-8.The Supreme Court of Washington.Argued June 30, 2005. Decided September 8, 2005. Page 291 [EDITORS’ NOTE: THIS PAGE CONTAINS HEADNOTES. HEADNOTES ARE NOT AN OFFICIAL PRODUCT OF THE COURT, THEREFORE THEY ARE NOT DISPLAYED.] Page […]

514 P.2d 1069 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Petitioner, v. DENNIS WETHERELL, Respondent. THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Petitioner, v. DENNIS C. WRIGHT, Respondent. Nos. 42607, 42613.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. October 11, 1973. [1] Intoxicating Liquors — Automobiles — Implied Consent — Lawful Arrest — Necessity. A valid arrest is an essential prerequisite to […]

76 P.2d 1029 MORRIS WILLIAMS, Respondent, v. G.W. HAMILTON, as Attorney General, et al., Appellants. No. 26852. Department Two.The Supreme Court of Washington. March 7, 1938. [1] COMMERCE — TAXATION — OCCUPATION OR SALES TAX — BURDEN ON INTERSTATE COMMERCE — SELLING AGENCY — DISTRIBUTORS. Rem. Rev. Stat., § 8358-1, as amended by Laws of […]

38 P.2d 240 DAVID C. FARROW, Respondent, v. THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRIES, Appellant. No. 25116. Department Two.The Supreme Court of Washington. December 1, 1934. [1] EVIDENCE (24) — PRESUMPTIONS — MAILING AND DELIVERY OF MAIL MATTER — PROOF OF MAILING — “OFFICE CUSTOM.” Proof of mailing a notice by “office custom” must be […]

704 P.2d 1181 DONALD T. BAUMAN, Petitioner, v. ROBERT S. CRAWFORD, Respondent. No. 50870-4.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. August 8, 1985. [1] Juveniles — Negligence — Violation of Statute — By Minor — Effect. A violation of a statute by a juvenile 6 to 16 years of age does not constitute negligence per […]

420 P.2d 352 JOHN C. BOTTON et al., Respondents, v. THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Appellant.[*] No. 37916.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. November 17, 1966. [*] Reported in 420 P.2d 352. [1] Waters and Watercourses — Nonnavigable Lakes — State as Riparian Owner. The state, as a riparian owner by purchase upon a nonnavigable […]

413 P.2d 338 WILMA JONES, Respondent, v. JAMES D. JONES, Appellant.[*] No. 38349.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. April 14, 1966. [*] Reported in 413 P.2d 338. [1] Parent and Child — Divorce — Custody of Children — Welfare of Children. In custody cases, the welfare and best interests of the children are of […]

9 P.2d 84 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. FRANCIS S. MEDCRAFT, Appellant. No. 23580. Department Two.The Supreme Court of Washington. March 21, 1932. [1] PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS (7) — PRACTICING DENTISTRY WITHOUT AUTHORITY — EVIDENCE — SUFFICIENCY. The giving of temporary first aid to allay a toothache by putting oil of cloves into the […]

133 P.2d 505 OMICRON COMPANY, INC., Appellant, v. ANNA D. HANSEN, Respondent.[1] No. 28492.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. January 28, 1943. [1] Reported in 133 P.2d 505. [1] LANDLORD AND TENANT — OPTION TO PURCHASE — EXERCISE BY LESSEE — RIGHT TO DEMAND APPRAISAL. Under an option agreement in a lease whereby the […]

568 P.2d 797 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. ELMER RAY PENN, Appellant. No. 44730.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. September 15, 1977. [1] Criminal Law — Defenses — Defense of Another — Mistake of Fact. A person may use force to protect another from a third person when the facts as they appear […]

234 P.2d 497 H.W. WAGES, Appellant, v. NELLIE G. WAGES, Respondent.[1] No. 31738.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. August 2, 1951. [1] Reported in 234 P.2d 497. [1] DIVORCE — ALIMONY AND SUPPORT MONEY — MODIFICATION OF DECREE — STATUTORY PROVISIONS. Under chapter 112, Laws of 1933 (Rem. Rev. Stat. (Sup.), § 988 et […]

210 P.3d 1019 Simpson, Petitioner, v. New Stevens, LLC, Respondent. No. 82810-5.The Supreme Court of Washington. July 8, 2009. [EDITOR’S NOTE: This case is unpublished as indicated by the issuing court.] Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 60477-5-I, December 15, 2008, 147 Wn. App. 1047. Denied.

597 P.2d 1362 NORMA L. McCARVER, as Administratrix, ET AL, Appellants, v. MANSON PARK AND RECREATION DISTRICT, ET AL, Respondents. No. 45967.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. July 26, 1979. [1] Torts — Parks and Recreation — Statutory Immunity — Application — Public Parks. RCW 4.24.210, which limits the tort liability of public and […]

802 P.2d 116 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. DIANE ELAINE BOWERMAN, Petitioner. No. 57047-7.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. December 13, 1990. [1] Criminal Law — Plea of Guilty — Nature of Right — Constitutional Right. A criminal defendant does not have a constitutional right to plead guilty. [2] Criminal Law — Plea […]

917 P.2d 130 Kuyper, Petitioner, v. Department of Wildlife, Respondent. No. 63700-8.The Supreme Court of Washington. May 8, 1996. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, November 6, 1995, 79 Wn. App. 732. Denied May 8, 1996.

249 P.3d 181 State, Respondent, v. Bright, Petitioner. No. 85241-3.The Supreme Court of Washington. March 1, 2011. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 39235-6-II, August 31, 2010, 158 Wn. App. 1006. Dispositions of Petitions For Review and Selected Motions For Discretionary Review Denied.

124 P.3d 659 State, Respondent, v. Beasley, Petitioner. No. 76910-9.The Supreme Court of Washington. November 2, 2005. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 31251-4-II, March 8, 2005, 126 Wn. App. 670. Denied.

295 P.2d 319 WARREN N. WINSLOW, Respondent, v. E.J. MELL et al., Appellants.[1] No. 33350.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. March 29, 1956. [1] Reported in 295 P.2d 319. [1] APPEAL AND ERROR — BRIEFS — POINTS AND ARGUMENTS. Assignments of error which are not argued in the brief will be deemed to have […]

96 P.2d 599 ARTHUR G. TRUDEAU et al., Respondents, v. SNOHOMISH AUTO FREIGHT COMPANY et al., Appellants. GEORGE KUMPE, Respondent, v. SNOHOMISH AUTO FREIGHT COMPANY et al., Appellants.[1] No. 27685.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. December 4, 1939. [1] Reported in 96 P.2d 599. [1] APPEAL AND ERROR — REVIEW — WAIVER. Where defendants […]

102 P.2d 270 BLOEDEL DONOVAN LUMBER MILLS, Respondent, v. INTERNATIONAL WOODWORKERS OF AMERICA, LOCAL NO. 46, et al., Appellants.[1] No. 27845.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. May 6, 1940. [1] Reported in 102 P.2d 270. [1] MASTER AND SERVANT — STATUTORY REGULATION — SELECTION OF BARGAINING AGENCY — DECISION OF NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS BOARD. […]

30 P.2d 245 W. KANTONEN, Respondent, v. BRALEY MOTOR COMPANY, Appellant. No. 24868. Department Two.The Supreme Court of Washington. March 9, 1934. [1] MASTER AND SERVANT (35, 145) — MASTER’S LIABILITY FOR INJURIES TO SERVANT — APPLIANCES — MOTOR VEHICLES — DEFECTIVE BRAKES — EVIDENCE — SUFFICIENCY. The negligence of the owner of an automobile […]

141 P.2d 146 THOMAS MALOTT, as Trustee, Respondent, v. GENERAL MACHINERY COMPANY, Appellant.[1] No. 28880.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. September 7, 1943. [1] Reported in 141 P.2d 146. [1] SALES — CONDITIONAL SALES — RECORDING — EFFECT AS NOTICE. Under Rem. Rev. Stat., § 3790, when a conditional sales contract contains a provision […]

974 P.2d 828 STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. DOUGLAS ENSTONE, Petitioner. No. 65662-2.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc.Oral Argument: January 26, 1999. Filed: April 15, 1999. Page 676 Appeal from the Superior Court for King County, No. 95-05891-1, Leroy J. McCullough, J., on June 4, 1996. James R. Dixon, Nielsen, Broman Assoc. P.L.L.C., and […]

861 P.2d 460 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Petitioner, v. SCOTT CARL SOLBERG, Respondent. No. 59755-3.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. November 4, 1993. [1] Appeal — Petition for Review — Timeliness — Motion for Reconsideration — Multiple Orders Disposing of Different Issues. When a motion for reconsideration of a Court of Appeals decision raises […]

356 P.2d 289 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, on the Relation of John J. Lally, Appellant, v. ELLSWORTH GUMP, JR., Respondent.[1] No. 35498.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. October 27, 1960. [1] Reported in 356 P.2d 289. [1] CONSTITUTIONAL LAW — FREEDOM OF SPEECH AND OF THE PRESS — SALE OF OBSCENE MATTER. RCW 9.68.010, […]

3 P.2d 1005 DELLA NICKELL, Respondent, v. THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRIES, Appellant. No. 23342. Department One.The Supreme Court of Washington. October 16, 1931. [1] MASTER AND SERVANT (20-1) — WORKMEN’S COMPENSATION — SCOPE OF ACT — INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR UNDER FEDERAL GOVERNMENT. A contractor for the construction of a bridge for the Federal government […]

324 P.2d 806 JAMES J. KEESLING, Respondent and Cross-appellant, v. THE CITY OF SEATTLE, Appellant.[1] No. 34260.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. May 1, 1958. [1] Reported in 324 P.2d 806. [1] MUNICIPAL CORPORATIONS — CLAIMS AGAINST CORPORATION — NATURE OF CLAIMS REQUIRED TO BE PRESENTED. Under the Seattle City Charter requiring “all claims […]

969 P.2d 1064 STATE, PETITIONER, v. WOODS, RESPONDENT. No. 66829-9.The Supreme Court of Washington. November 12, 1998 Petition for review of a decision of the Supreme Court of Appeals, April 17, 1998, 90 Wn. App. 904. Denied November 12, 1998.

51 P.2d 398 ALICE M. HAIR, Appellant, v. OLD NATIONAL INSURANCE AGENCY, INC., et al., Respondents. No. 25590. Department Two.The Supreme Court of Washington. November 22, 1935. [1] EVIDENCE (104) — HEARSAY — STATEMENTS BY PERSONS OTHER THAN PARTIES OR WITNESSES. In an action for a conspiracy by defendants to cause the termination of plaintiff’s […]

220 P.3d 208 State, Respondent, v. Pierce, Petitioner. No. 83303-6.The Supreme Court of Washington. December 1, 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. 61561-1-I, June 8, 2009, 150 Wn. App. 1035. Review Orders. Denied. Page 1011

426 P.2d 848 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Petitioner, v. JAMES ROBERT RINGROSE et al., Respondents.[*] No. 39407.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. April 17, 1967. [*] Reported in 426 P.2d 848. [1] Bail — Forfeiture of Bond — Stay of Execution — Discretion of Court. While a trial court has the inherent power to […]

355 P.2d 6 J.H. LEUTHOLD et al., as Trustees, Respondent, v. GUY DAVIS et al., Appellants.[1] No. 35298.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. September 8, 1960. [1] Reported in 355 P.2d 6. [1] DEEDS — LOGS AND LOGGING — SALES AND CONVEYANCES OF STANDING TIMBER — RIGHT OF REMOVAL — LIMITATION. When an owner […]

396 P.2d 546 FLORENCE FRIEND et al., Appellants, v. COVE METHODIST CHURCH, INCORPORATED, Respondent.[*] No. 37041.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. November 5, 1964. [*] Reported in 396 P.2d 546. [1] Charities — Torts — Immunity. The doctrine of charitable immunity from tort liability is abrogated in its entirety, and without regard to the […]

173 P.2d 164 BOEING AIRCRAFT COMPANY, Respondent, v. THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRIES, Appellant.[1] No. 29837.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. September 26, 1946. [1] Reported in 173 P.2d 164. [1] WORKMEN’S COMPENSATION — PROCEEDINGS — ATTORNEY’S FEES — ON APPEAL BY CLAIMANT. Rem. Supp. 1943, § 7697, relating to appeals from the […]

683 P.2d 1093 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Appellant, v. BYRON RICHMOND, Respondent. No. 49688-9.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. July 5, 1984. [1] Criminal Law — Statutes — Vagueness — Test. To avoid unconstitutional vagueness, a penal statute must establish minimal guidelines to prevent arbitrary or ad hoc determinations of criminality by its enforcers […]

19 P.3d 1030 STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. LAWRENCE JOHN KELLER, Petitioner. No. 68993-8.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc.Argued October 26, 2000. Decided March 22, 2001. Page 268 [EDITORS’ NOTE: THIS PAGE CONTAINS HEADNOTES. HEADNOTES ARE NOT AN OFFICIAL PRODUCT OF THE COURT, THEREFORE THEY ARE NOT DISPLAYED.] Page 269 Kenneth S. Kagan (of […]

770 P.2d 174 In the Matter of the Disciplinary Proceeding Against JACK L. BURTCH, an Attorney at Law. No. 4161.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. February 9, 1989. [1] Attorney and Client — Discipline — Findings of Fact — Review. The hearing officer in an attorney disciplinary proceeding can best determine the credibility and […]

161 P.3d 1026 Or. Mut. Ins. Co., Respondent, v. Starkweather et al., Respondents, Atl. Cas. Ins. Co., Petitioner No. 79219-4.The Supreme Court of Washington. June 5, 2007. [EDITOR’S NOTE: This case is unpublished as indicated by the issuing court.] Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 33105-5-II, April 25, 2006, […]

28 P.2d 1027 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. WILLIAM D. COMER, Appellant. No. 24718. Department One.The Supreme Court of Washington. January 24, 1934. [1] TRUSTS (23) — CONSTRUCTION OF EXECUTED TRUSTS — IMMUNITY CLAUSE. Bearing in mind the rule to effectuate the intention of the parties from the contract as a whole and its […]

273 P.2d 510 JOHN H. JOHNSON, Appellant, v. THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRIES, Respondent.[1] No. 32601.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. July 29, 1954. [1] Reported in 273 P.2d 510. [1] JUDGMENT — NOTWITHSTANDING VERDICT. A trial court may not grant a motion for judgment n.o.v. if there is any evidence or reasonable […]

166 P.3d 1217 State, Respondent, v. Cook-Young, Petitioner. No. 76190-6.The Supreme Court of Washington. September 6, 2007. [EDITOR’S NOTE: This case is unpublished as indicated by the issuing court.] Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 52716-9-I, August 23, 2004, 123 Wn. App. 1003. Denied.

171 P.2d 830 GUY A. ARMITAGE, Appellant, v. ANN TRACY HOGAN et al., Respondents.[1] No. 29868.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. August 15, 1946. [1] Reported in 171 P.2d 830. [1] GIFTS — EVIDENCE — SUFFICIENCY. In an action to recover money and valuable presents given to the defendant in consideration of an alleged […]

134 P.2d 706 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, on the Relation of Leslie R. Cooper, as Prosecuting Attorney, Respondent. v. PHIL G. WARNOCK, Appellant.[1] No. 28903.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. March 2, 1943. [1] Reported in 134 P.2d 706. [1] MUNICIPAL CORPORATIONS — OFFICERS — STATUTORY PROVISIONS — ELIGIBILITY — RESIDENTIAL REQUIREMENTS. One who […]

209 P.2d 462 J.S. WILES, Appellant, v. THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRIES, Respondent.[1] No. 30891.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. September 6, 1949. [1] Reported in 209 P.2d 462. [1] WORKMEN’S COMPENSATION — POWERS OF DEPARTMENT — WITHDRAWAL OF ORDER. The department of labor and industries has the right and power, acting through […]

656 P.2d 1050 THE UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON, Petitioner, v. DAVID G. MANSON, Respondent. No. 48550-0.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. January 6, 1983. [1] Colleges and Universities — Employees — Unauthorized Absence — Presumption of Resignation — Review — Scope of Evidence. In reviewing a university’s decision not to reinstate an employee whose unauthorized […]

956 P.2d 312 CHRISTINA NIELSON, ET AL., Petitioners, v. SPANAWAY GENERAL MEDICAL CLINIC, INC., ET AL., Respondents. No. 65246-5.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc.Argued January 14, 1998. Decided May 28, 1998. Page 256 [EDITORS’ NOTE: THIS PAGE CONTAINS HEADNOTES. HEADNOTES ARE NOT AN OFFICIAL PRODUCT OF THE COURT, THEREFORE THEY ARE NOT DISPLAYED.] Page […]

338 P.2d 757 JACK N. NELSON, Appellant, v. RICHARD E. BAILEY et al., Defendants, R.E. SHAW, Respondent and Cross-appellant. JACK N. NELSON, Appellant, v. RICHARD E. BAILEY et al., Defendants, R.E. SHAW, Respondent and Cross-appellant. R.E. SHAW, Respondent, v. R.E. BAILEY et al., Defendants, JACK N. NELSON, Appellant. ERNEST JONSON, Appellant, v. RICHARD E. BAILEY […]

416 P.2d 331 HAROLD Z. HEASLEY, Respondent, v. RIBLET TRAMWAY COMPANY, Appellant.[*] No. 38040.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. June 30, 1966. [*] Reported in 416 P.2d 331. [1] Appeal and Error — Review — Findings. The Supreme Court will not substitute its judgment as to specific findings of fact of the trial court […]

525 P.2d 731 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. JOHN VINCENT CAROTHERS, Petitioner. No. 43040.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. August 15, 1974. [1] Criminal Law — Parties to Offenses — Aiders and Abettors — Aider Charged as Principal. A trier of fact may find a defendant guilty under the aiding and abetting statute, […]

431 P.2d 703 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. LEA PROCTOR, Appellant.[*] No. 38679.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. August 24, 1967. [*] Reported in 431 P.2d 703. [1] Criminal Law — Appeal and Error — Review — Issues Not Raised in Trial Court. In a prosecution for larceny, neither the court’s admonition to […]

69 P.3d 338 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. DANIEL CLAYTON TURLEY, JR., Petitioner. No. 72362-1.The Supreme Court of Washington.Argued March 25, 2003. Decided May 22, 2003. Page 396 Daniel C. Turley, Jr., pro se. David Zuckerman, for petitioner. Arthur D. Curtis, Prosecuting Attorney, and Richard A. Melnick, Deputy, for respondent. IRELAND, J. When Petitioner […]

180 P.3d 783 State, Respondent, v. Halsted, Petitioner. No. 80205-0.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. 34554-4-II, May 2, 2007. Denied.

130 P.2d 885 ALBERT HENSON, Respondent, v. THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRIES, Appellant.[1] No. 28741.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. November 12, 1942. [1] Reported in 130 P.2d 885. [1] WORKMEN’S COMPENSATION — OCCUPATIONAL DISEASES — “DISABILITY.” In the original workmen’s compensation act, the legislature used the word “injury” and defined it, while […]

178 P.2d 731 In the Matter of the Estate of AUGUST W. WIND, Deceased. ALFRED HENDRICKSON, Appellant, v. SAIMA WIND, as Administratrix, Respondent.[1] No. 30017.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. March 24, 1947. [1] Reported in 178 P.2d 731. [1] APPEAL AND ERROR — DISMISSAL — GROUNDS — WANT OF INTEREST. The supreme court […]

82 P.2d 579 MATHILDA TUVESON, Respondent, v. J.M. COLMAN COMPANY et al., Appellants. No. 26970. Department One.The Supreme Court of Washington. September 16, 1938. [1] AUTOMOBILES — LIABILITY FOR INJURIES — NEGLIGENT OPERATION — EVIDENCE — SUFFICIENCY. In an action for personal injuries to a pedestrian who was struck by a post supporting a roof […]

370 P.2d 964 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. LUCILLE THOMPSON, Appellant.[*] No. 35877.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. April 26, 1962. [*] Reported in 370 P.2d 964. [1] PROSTITUTION — INDICTMENT AND INFORMATION — SUFFICIENCY — SUBSTANTIAL LANGUAGE OF STATUTE. An information substantially in the language of the statute defining the offense of […]

870 P.2d 313 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Petitioner, v. ROBERT JAMES HILL, Respondent. No. 60193-3.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. March 17, 1994. [1] Criminal Law — Evidence — Suppression — Findings of Fact — Failure To Assign Error — Effect. Unchallenged findings of fact entered under CrR 3.6 following a suppression hearing are […]

960 P.2d 938 State, Respondent, v. Shirley, Petitioner. No. 66505-2.The Supreme Court of Washington. July 8, 1998. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 39494-1-I, November 17, 1997. Denied July 8, 1998.

164 P.3d 454 ROBERT C. WOO ET AL., Petitioners, v. FIREMAN’S FUND INSURANCE COMPANY ET AL., Respondents. No. 77684-9.The Supreme Court of Washington.Argued September 12, 2006. Decided July 26, 2007. Page 44 [EDITORS’ NOTE: THIS PAGE CONTAINS HEADNOTES. HEADNOTES ARE NOT AN OFFICIAL PRODUCT OF THE COURT, THEREFORE THEY ARE NOT DISPLAYED.] Page 45 [EDITORS’ […]

197 P.2d 233 MARIE C. WALSH, as Administratrix, Respondent, v. WEST COAST COAL MINES, INC., Appellant.[1] No. 30525.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. September 7, 1948. [1] Reported in 197 P.2d 233. [1] TRIAL — TAKING CASE FROM JURY — HEARING AND DETERMINATION. A motion for a directed verdict admits the truth of the […]

763 P.2d 199 In the Matter of the Personal Restraint of BRIDGET M. WHITESEL, ET AL, Petitioners. No. 54578-2.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. October 27, 1988. [1] Criminal Law — Punishment — Sentence — Pre-Reform Act Convictions — Judicial Review — In General. Judicial review of pre-SRA sentences that have been redetermined under […]

242 P.2d 1019 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. JOHN ELLSWORTH, Appellant.[1] No. 31998.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. April 24, 1952. [1] Reported in 242 P.2d 1019. [1] LARCENY — DEGREES OF OFFENSE — GRAND LARCENY — TAKING PROPERTY FROM PERSON OF ANOTHER. Under RCW 9.54.090, there are five different ways by which […]

20 P.2d 589 G.P. ZAAT, Appellant, v. THE BUILDING TRADES COUNCIL et al., Respondents. No. 24195. Department Two.The Supreme Court of Washington. April 4, 1933. [1] TRADE UNIONS (1) — RIGHTS AND LIABILITIES AS TO PERSONS NOT MEMBERS. Under Rem. Rev. Stat., § 7611, legalizing labor unions and the carrying out of their legitimate purposes […]