WALLIS v. FIDELITY DEPOSIT CO., 155 Wn. 618 (1930)

285 P. 656 GABRIEL WALLIS, Appellant, v. FIDELITY DEPOSIT COMPANY OF MARYLAND, Respondent. No. 22301. Department Two.The Supreme Court of Washington. March 5, 1930. [1] MUNICIPAL CORPORATIONS (139) — POLICE POWER — GARBAGE. A city has a right under the police power to handle garbage or provide for its handling by private parties. [2] SAME […]

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STATE v. ELLSWORTH, 40 Wn.2d 375 (1952)

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 […]

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ZAAT v. BUILDING TRADES COUNCIL, 172 Wn. 445 (1933)

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 […]

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STATE v. SCAMNZI, 141 Wn. 367 (1926)

251 P. 567 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. MIKE SCAMNZI et al., Appellants. No. 20093. Department Two.The Supreme Court of Washington. December 21, 1926. [1] INTOXICATING LIQUORS (28, 50) — MANUFACTURE — EVIDENCE — SUFFICIENCY. In a prosecution for the unlawful manufacture of intoxicating liquor, it is prejudicial error for the court to comment […]

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WATERS v. PUGET SOUND POWER LIGHT CO., 131 Wn.2d 1003 (1997)

Waters, et al., Respondents, v. Puget Sound Power Light Co., Petitioner. Puget Sound Power Light Co., Petitioner, v. TCI Cablevision of Wash., Inc., Respondent. No. 64657-1.The Supreme Court of Washington. February 4, 1997. Page 1004 Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, September 3, 1996, 83 Wn. App. 407. Denied February […]

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SHARBONO v. UNIVERSAL UNDERWRITERS, 163 Wn.2d 1055 (2008)

187 P.3d 752 Sharbono et al., Respondents, v. Universal Underwriters Ins. Co., Petitioner. No. 80973-9.The Supreme Court of Washington. July 9, 2008. [EDITOR’S NOTE: This case is unpublished as indicated by the issuing court.] Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 33379-1-II, June 26, 2007, 139 Wn. App. 383. Denied. […]

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STATE v. GROGAN, 171 Wn.2d 1006 (2011)

249 P.3d 183 State, Respondent, v. Grogan, Petitioner. No. 85334-7.The Supreme Court of Washington. March 2, 2011. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 26511-1-III, October 28, 2010, 158 Wn. App. 272. Dispositions of Petitions For Review and Selected Motions For Discretionary Review Denied.

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IN RE MARRIAGE OF JANES, 172 Wn.2d 1002 (2011)

257 P.3d 666 In re Marriage of Janes. No. 85948-5.The Supreme Court of Washington. August 8, 2011. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 63523-9-I, November 8, 2010, 158 Wn. App. 1028. Disposition of Petition for Review and Selected Motions for Discretionary Review Denied. Page 1003

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STATE v. BRISCOE, 78 Wn.2d 338 (1970)

474 P.2d 267 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. SANDY JOE BRISCOE, Appellant.[*] No. 41252.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. September 10, 1970. [*] Reported in 474 P.2d 267. [1] Criminal Law — Witnesses — Impeachment — Character of Defendant — Juvenile Court Record. In testing the knowledge of a character witness who has […]

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NORD v. SHORELINE SAVINGS ASS’N, 116 Wn.2d 477 (1991)

805 P.2d 800 RICHARD G. NORD, ET AL, Petitioners, v. SHORELINE SAVINGS ASSOCIATION, ET AL, Defendants, ROBERT MONSON, Respondent. No. 57206-2.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. February 28, 1991. [1] Damages — Emotional Distress — Severity of Distress — Necessity — Intentional Conduct. A plaintiff’s emotional distress need not be severe in order to […]

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STATE v. BULPIN, 159 Wn.2d 1009 (2007)

State, Respondent, v. Bulpin, Petitioner. No. 78766-2.The Supreme Court of Washington. March 6, 2007. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 31417-7-II, June 14, 2005, 128 Wn. App. 1009. Denied.

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STATE v. JONES, 151 Wn.2d 1006 (2004)

State, Respondent, v. Jones, Petitioner. No. 74385-1.The Supreme Court of Washington. March 2, 2004. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 50511-4-I, July 21, 2003, 117 Wn. App. 721. Denied March 2, 2004.

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IN RE KING’S ESTATE, 144 Wn. 281 (1927)

257 P. 848 In the Matter of the Estate of THOMAS J. KING, Deceased. WILLIAM H. KING et al., Appellants, v. JAMES E. KING, Respondent. No. 20537. Department One.The Supreme Court of Washington. July 8, 1927. [1] TRUSTS (4) — WILLS (71) — PRECATORY WORDS NECESSARY OR SUFFICIENT TO CREATE TRUST. Where a testator divided […]

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WASHINGTON BRICK, ETC. CO. v. ANDERSON, 176 Wn. 416 (1934)

29 P.2d 690 WASHINGTON BRICK, LIME SEWER PIPE COMPANY, Appellant, v. EIVIND ANDERSON, Respondent. No. 24866. Department One.The Supreme Court of Washington. February 15, 1934. [1] CUSTOMS AND USAGES (4, 6) — APPLICATION — EXPLANATION OF CONTRACT — EVIDENCE AS TO EXISTENCE OF CUSTOM — SUFFICIENCY. Where a contract, complete in itself, to manufacture tile […]

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IN RE HALL’S ESTATE, 170 Wn. 696 (1932)

15 P.2d 938 In the Matter of the Estate of FRANK PERRY HALL, Deceased. No. 24198. Department One.The Supreme Court of Washington. November 14, 1932. Appeal from an order of the superior court for King county, Smith, J., entered July 1, 1932, denying a petition to vacate an order approving the final account of an […]

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STATE EX REL. DALY v. SNYDER, 151 Wn.2d 1005 (2004)

State ex rel. Daly, Respondent, v. Snyder, Petitioner. No. 74382-7.The Supreme Court of Washington. March 2, 2004. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 50964-1-I, July 14, 2003, 117 Wn. App. 602. Denied March 2, 2004. Page 1006

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MOBLEY v. HARKINS, 14 Wn.2d 276 (1942)

128 P.2d 289 EDYTHE MOBLEY et al., Respondents, v. CARL E. HARKINS et al., Appellants.[1] No. 28607.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. July 18, 1942. [1] Reported in 128 P.2d 289. [1] LANDLORD AND TENANT — TERM FOR YEARS — TERMINATION — MERGER. As a general rule, a tenancy for years merges and is […]

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LYBBERT v. GRANT COUNTY, 141 Wn.2d 29 (2000)

1 P.3d 1124 KAY LYBBERT and NORMA LYBBERT, husband and wife, and the marital community composed thereof, Respondents, v. GRANT COUNTY, STATE OF WASHINGTON, Petitioner. No. 67805-7.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc.Argued September 23, 1999. Decided June 8, 2000. Page 30 [EDITORS’ NOTE: THIS PAGE CONTAINS HEADNOTES. HEADNOTES ARE NOT AN OFFICIAL PRODUCT OF […]

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STATE EX REL. SCHEUER v. HOAR, 34 Wn.2d 896 (1949)

210 P.2d 813 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, on the Relation of Joe H. Scheuer et al., Appellants, v. WILLIAM HOAR, as Justice of the Peace, Respondent.[1] No. 31007.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. October 31, 1949. [1] Reported in 210 P.2d 813. [1] APPEAL AND ERROR — DECISIONS REVIEWABLE — AMOUNT IN CONTROVERSY. Where […]

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MULTIPHONE CO., INC. v. BREMERTON, 36 Wn.2d 503 (1950)

219 P.2d 91 MULTIPHONE COMPANY, INC., Appellant, v. THE CITY OF BREMERTON, Respondent.[1] No. 31158.The Supreme Court of Washington. June 1, 1950. [1] Reported in 219 P.2d 91. [1] APPEAL AND ERROR — REQUISITES — APPEAL BONDS — TIMELY FILING — NECESSITY. Under Rem. Rev. Stat., § 1721, the filing of an appeal bond at […]

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KING COUNTY v. CENTRAL PUGET SOUND GROWTH MGMT., 136 Wn.2d 1020 (1998)

969 P.2d 1063 KING COUNTY, RESPONDENT, v. CENTRAL PUGET SOUND GROWTH MANAGEMENT HEARINGS BD., ET AL., RESPONDENTS, FRIENDS OF THE LAW, PETITIONER, BEAR CREEK CITIZENS FOR GROWTH MANAGEMENT, ET AL., RESPONDENTS. FRIENDS OF THE LAW, ET AL., PETITIONERS, v. KING COUNTY, ET AL., RESPONDENTS. No. 66904-0.The Supreme Court of Washington. November 12, 1998. Petition for […]

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STATE v. WILLIAMS, 166 Wn.2d 1020 (2009)

217 P.3d 336 State, Petitioner, v. Williams, Respondent. No. 82840-7.The Supreme Court of Washington. September 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. 36539-1-II, February 10, 2009, 148 Wn. App. 678. Denied.

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TUFTE v. TACOMA, 71 Wn.2d 866 (1967)

431 P.2d 183 PAUL ARTHUR TUFTE, Respondent, v. THE CITY OF TACOMA, Appellant.[*] No. 38612.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. August 24, 1967. [*] Reported in 431 P.2d 183. [1] False Imprisonment — Following Proper Arrest. A lawful imprisonment following a proper arrest may under certain circumstances become unlawful. [2] Trial — Instructions — […]

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NETH v. GENERAL ELECTRIC CO., 65 Wn.2d 652 (1965)

399 P.2d 314 GUY NETH et al., Appellants, v. GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY, Respondent.[*] No. 37002.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. February 16, 1965. [*] Reported in 399 P.2d 314. [1] Contracts — Promissory Estoppel — Requisites. A representation which is no more than an expression of opinion will not support a claim of promissory […]

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BLAND v. KING COUNTY, 55 Wn.2d 902 (1959)

342 P.2d 599 HELEN BLAND, Appellant, v. KING COUNTY, Respondent.[1] No. 34600.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. July 23, 1959. [1] Reported in 342 P.2d 599. [1] DEATH — ACTIONS — EVIDENCE — EVIDENCE TO ESTABLISH CAUSE OF DEATH. Medical testimony stating only the possibility of a causal relation between a given injury and […]

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STATE v. RICE, 160 Wn.2d 1002 (2007)

158 P.3d 614 State, Petitioner, v. Rice, Respondent. No. 78345-4.The Supreme Court of Washington. May 1, 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. 31025-2-II, February 23, 2005, 126 Wn. App. 1002. Denied.

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MERRICK v. GREEAR, 154 Wn.2d 1008 (2005)

Merrick, Petitioner, v. Greear et al., Respondents. No. 76136-1.The Supreme Court of Washington. May 3, 2005. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 22139-3-III, August 31, 2004, 123 Wn. App. 1008. Denied.

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GEN. INS. CO. v. ROCKY MT. F. C. CO., 70 Wn.2d 384 (1967)

423 P.2d 537 GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA, Respondent, v. ROCKY MOUNTAIN FIRE AND CASUALTY COMPANY, Appellant.[*] No. 38127.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. February 2, 1967. [*] Reported in 423 P.2d 537. [1] Insurance — Actions on Policies — Excess and Pro Rata Clauses — Construction. Where two policies covering the same risk […]

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McCASKEY REGISTER CO. v. DAVIS, 159 Wn. 483 (1930)

293 P. 461 McCASKEY REGISTER COMPANY, Appellant, v. H.C. DAVIS, Respondent. No. 22471. Department One.The Supreme Court of Washington. December 5, 1930. [1] SALES (164) — COUNTERCLAIMS FOR FRAUD — EVIDENCE — ADMISSIBILITY. Upon an issue as to false representations that a cash register sold to defendant would meet certain requirements, it is pertinent to […]

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CHALENOR v. MUTUAL LIFE INS. CO., 145 Wn. 189 (1927)

259 P. 383 MYRTLE M. CHALENOR, Appellant, v. MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK et al., Respondents. No. 20672. Department One.The Supreme Court of Washington. September 13, 1927. [1] INSURANCE (128, 185) — ACCIDENTAL DEATH — EVIDENCE — SUFFICIENCY. In view of the presumption, in case of doubt, that a death was caused by […]

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FRISELL v. NEWMAN, 71 Wn.2d 520 (1967)

429 P.2d 864 CARL FRISELL, as Executor, Appellant, v. ARTHUR NEWMAN et al., Respondents.[*] No. 38415.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. June 29, 1967. [*] Reported in 429 P.2d 864. [1] Principal and Agent — Brokers — Agent for Sale of Realty — Duties. A real-estate brokerage firm with whom property is appropriately listed […]

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STATE v. ARCHIE, 166 Wn.2d 1016 (2009)

210 P.3d 1019 State, Respondent, v. Archie, Petitioner. No. 82772-9.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. 60227-6-I, January 12, 2009, 148 Wn. App. 198. Denied.

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McKEE v. ATT CORP., 164 Wn.2d 372 (2008)

191 P.3d 845 MICHAEL McKEE, Individually and on Behalf of All Other Persons Similarly Situated, Respondent, v. ATT CORPORATION, Appellant. No. 81006-1.The Supreme Court of Washington.Argued March 13, 2008. Decided August 28, 2008. Page 373 [EDITORS’ NOTE: THIS PAGE CONTAINS HEADNOTES. HEADNOTES ARE NOT AN OFFICIAL PRODUCT OF THE COURT, THEREFORE THEY ARE NOT DISPLAYED.] […]

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TIMBERLINE AIR v. BELL HELICOPTER, 125 Wn.2d 305 (1994)

884 P.2d 920 TIMBERLINE AIR SERVICE, INC., ET AL, Appellants, v. BELL HELICOPTER-TEXTRON, INC., Respondent. No. 60392-8.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. November 22, 1994. [1] Judgment — Summary Judgment — Issues of Law — Scope of Review. In an appeal from a summary judgment, the appellate court reviews the issues of law de […]

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STATE v. FINROW, 66 Wn.2d 818 (1965)

405 P.2d 600 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Appellant, v. JACK EUGENE FINROW, Respondent.[*] No. 37623.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. September 9, 1965. [*] Reported in 405 P.2d 600. [1] Criminal Law — Trial — Taking Case From Jury — Sufficiency of Evidence. By a challenge to the sufficiency of the evidence, a defendant […]

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DISPOSITIONS OF PETITIONS FOR REVIEW, 110 Wn.2d 1025 (1988)

The Supreme Court of Washington. Lobak Partitions, Inc., Respondent, v. Atlas Constr. Co., Petitioner, Seattle, et al, Respondents, No. 54902-8. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, February 1, 1988, 50 Wn. App. 493. Denied May 4, 1988. State, Respondent, v. Fast, Petitioner. In re Fast, No. 54913-3. Petition for review […]

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RECALL OF LEE, 122 Wn.2d 613 (1993)

859 P.2d 1244 In the Matter of the Recall of DOLORES LEE. No. 60780-0.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. October 21, 1993. [1] Elections — Recall — Petition — Factual Sufficiency — Test. A charge in a recall petition is factually sufficient if it is stated with enough precision and detail to enable the […]

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HAMILTON, INC. v. ATLAS FREIGHT, INC., 184 Wn. 199 (1935)

50 P.2d 522 A.J. HAMILTON, INC., Appellant, v. ATLAS FREIGHT, INC., Respondent. No. 25805. Department Two.The Supreme Court of Washington. October 25, 1935. [1] FRAUDS, STATUTE OF (44) — OPERATION AND EFFECT — MODIFICATION OF CONTRACTS NOT TO BE PERFORMED WITHIN ONE YEAR. A written contract for hauling freight for a period of five years, […]

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STATE EX REL. BENTON COUNTY ETC. v. FORSYTH, 170 Wn. 71 (1932)

15 P.2d 268 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, on the Relation of Benton County Columbia Company, Appellant, v. HARRY FORSYTH, as Treasurer of Columbia Irrigation District, et al., Appellants. THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, on the Relation of Nora White, Respondent, v. HARRY FORSYTH, as Treasurer of Columbia Irrigation District, et al., Appellants. No. 23821. Department One.The […]

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AMENDMENT TO RULES OF COURT, 152 Wn.2d 1101 (2004)

AMENDMENT TO RULES OF COURT The Supreme Court of Washington. September 9, 2004 [By an order dated September 9, 2004, the Supreme Court made the following change to the Rules of Court, effective July 1, 2005. Amendment is: RAP 15.2. Additions and deletions are indicated by underlining and lining out respectively.] RAP 15.2 DETERMINATION OF […]

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BEDFORD LLC v. SAFECO INS. CO., 163 Wn.2d 1042 (2008)

Bedford, LLC, Petitioner, v. Safeco Ins. Co. of Am., Respondent. No. 80835-0.The Supreme Court of Washington. June 4, 2008. [EDITOR’S NOTE: This case is unpublished as indicated by the issuing court.] Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 55341-1-I, September 24, 2007, 140 Wn. App. 1033. Denied. Page 1043

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STATE v. DAVIS, 158 Wn.2d 1015 (2006)

State, Respondent, v. Davis, Petitioner. No. 78326-8.The Supreme Court of Washington. November 2, 2006. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 32618-3-II, January 18, 2006, 131 Wn. App. 246. Dispositions of Petitions for Review and Selected Motions for Discretionary Review. Denied.

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WHEELER v. YOAKAM, 136 Wn. 216 (1925)

239 P. 557 J.S. WHEELER et al., Respondents, v. T.R. YOAKAM, Appellant. No. 19345. Department One.The Supreme Court of Washington. October 2, 1925. FRAUD (6, 22) — MISREPRESENTATIONS — RELIANCE UPON — EVIDENCE — SUFFICIENCY. A purchaser’s investigation as to the land does not preclude a rescission for fraudulent representations as to its value, where […]

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STATE v. MARABLE, 4 Wn.2d 367 (1940)

103 P.2d 1082 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. JACK MARABLE, Appellant.[1] No. 27972.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. June 22, 1940. [1] Reported in 103 P.2d 1082. [1] KIDNAPING — ELEMENTS OF OFFENSE — SECRET CONFINEMENT — INSTRUCTIONS. In a prosecution for kidnaping, error can not be predicated upon the fact that, in […]

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STATE v. ISHIKAWA, 139 Wn. 484 (1926)

247 P. 730 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Appellant, v. W. ISHIKAWA et al., Respondents. No. 19808. Department Two.The Supreme Court of Washington. July 8, 1926. [1] ESCHEAT (4) — ACTION TO ESCHEAT — PLEADING — SUFFICIENCY. A demurrer to a complaint to escheat lands on account of alien ownership is properly sustained, where it is […]

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DEPENDENCY OF GROVE, 127 Wn.2d 221 (1995)

897 P.2d 1252 In re Dependency of TAMMY GROVE and JOSHUA GROVE, JIM GROVE, Petitioner, v. THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent. In re Detention of RONALD LANE PETERSON, Petitioner, v. THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent. CHARLES SMITH, Petitioner, v. NATIONAL SEMICONDUCTOR CORPORATION, Respondent. Nos. 60945-4; 60953-5; 60949-7.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. July 13, […]

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HEATON v. SMITH, 136 Wn. 695 (1925)

240 P. 362 WILLIAM HEATON, SR., Respondent, v. WILLIAM H. SMITH et al., Appellants. No. 18897. En Banc.The Supreme Court of Washington. November 7, 1925. Appeal from a judgment of the superior court for Spokane county, Lindsley, J., entered February 25, 1924, in favor of the plaintiffs, notwithstanding the verdict of a jury rendered in […]

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DISPOSITIONS OF PETITIONS FOR REVIEW, 139 Wn.2d 1022 (2000)

The Supreme Court of Washington. 2000. Freedom County, Petitioner, v. Snohomish County, Respondent, No. 68304-2. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, April 19, 1999, 95 Wn. App. 839. Denied January 7, 2000. State, Respondent, v. Bradford, Petitioner, No. 68327-1. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, […]

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RAHMAN v. STATE, 167 Wn.2d 1009 (2009)

220 P.3d 207 Rahman, Respondent, v. State, Petitioner. No. 83428-8.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. 37327-1-II, May 27, 2009, 150 Wn. App. 345. Review Orders. Granted.

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STATE v. GARRETT, 136 Wn.2d 1004 (1998)

966 P.2d 902 State, Respondent, v. Garrett, et al., Petitioners. No. 66644-0.The Supreme Court of Washington. September 2, 1998. Petition for review of decisions of the Court of Appeals, September 22, 1997, 87 Wn. App. 1067. Denied September 2, 1998.

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IN RE McGOVERN’S ESTATE, 187 Wn. 168 (1936)

60 P.2d 96 In the Matter of the Estate of PHILIP McGOVERN, Deceased. THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, by William H. Pemberton, Supervisor of State Inheritance Tax and Escheat Division, Appellant, v. BEVERLY S. WILKERSON, as Administrator, Respondent. No. 25957. Department Two.The Supreme Court of Washington. August 10, 1936. [1] ESCHEAT (1, 3) — JURISDICTION — […]

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MARYLAND CASUALTY CO. v. TACOMA, 199 Wn. 384 (1939)

92 P.2d 203 MARYLAND CASUALTY COMPANY et al., Respondents, v. THE CITY OF TACOMA et al., Respondents, GLADDING McBEAN COMPANY et al., Appellants. No. 27432. Department One.The Supreme Court of Washington. June 26, 1939. [1] MUNICIPAL CORPORATIONS — PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS — CONTRACTS — CONTRACTORS’ BONDS — SUBCONTRACTOR AS AGENT OF PRINCIPAL CONTRACTOR. In an action […]

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GOODWIN CO. v. NATIONAL DISCOUNT CORP., 5 Wn.2d 521 (1940)

105 P.2d 805 THE GOODWIN COMPANY, Appellant, v. NATIONAL DISCOUNT CORPORATION, Respondent.[1] No. 27890.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. October 1, 1940. [1] Reported in 105 P.2d 805. [2] See 17 A.L.R. 123; 70 A.L.R. 693; 27 R.C.L. 264 (8 Perm Supp. 5961). [1] APPEAL AND ERROR — REVIEW — HARMLESS ERROR — ADMISSION […]

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GENERAL BAKING CO. v. STATE, 62 Wn.2d 18 (1963)

380 P.2d 727 GENERAL BAKING COMPANY, Appellant, v. THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent.[*] No. 36278.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. April 18, 1963. [*] Reported in 380 P.2d 727. [1]Taxation — Wholesaling — Comparable Functions. A bakery, by distributing its bakery products from its central plant to leased retail outlets and its own retail […]

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SEATTLE CAN CO. v. DEPT. OF LABOR INDUSTRIES, 147 Wn. 303 (1928)

265 P. 739 SEATTLE CAN COMPANY, Respondent, v. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRIES et al., Appellants (three cases). LAUNCELOT G. NOEL, Respondent, v. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRIES et al., Appellants. Nos. 20846, 20845, 20844, 20843. Department One.The Supreme Court of Washington. April 3, 1928. [1] MASTER AND SERVANT (20-1) — WORKMEN’S COMPENSATION — FORTUITOUS […]

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STATE v. CHAPEK, 154 Wn.2d 1024 (2005)

State, Respondent, v. Chapek, Petitioner. No. 76584-7.The Supreme Court of Washington. July 12, 2005. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 22427-9-III, December 16, 2004, 124 Wn. App. 1038. Denied.

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COMINOS v. KALKANES, 37 Wn.2d 843 (1951)

226 P.2d 863 PETER COMINOS, Respondent, v. LOUIS KALKANES et al., Appellants.[1] No. 31194.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. January 12, 1951. [1] Reported in 226 P.2d 863. [1] APPEAL AND ERROR — RECORD — QUESTIONS PRESENTED FOR REVIEW — SHORT RECORD. A record on appeal in the short form method provided by Rule […]

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JEWETT v. BUDWICK, 145 Wn. 405 (1927)

260 P. 247 F.L. JEWETT, Respondent, v. LOUIS A. BUDWICK, Executor, Appellant. No. 20564. Department Two.The Supreme Court of Washington. October 26, 1927. [1] WITNESSES (44) — COMPETENCY — TRANSACTION WITH DECEASED — SUBJECT MATTER OF CONTROVERSY — SIGNATURE OF DECEASED. The identification of the deceased’s signature to the promissory note in suit is not […]

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HARRIS v. FIREMAN’S FUND IND. CO., 42 Wn.2d 655 (1953)

257 P.2d 221 H.G. HARRIS et al., Appellants, v. FIREMAN’S FUND INDEMNITY COMPANY, Respondent.[1] No. 32332.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. May 26, 1953. [1] Reported in 257 P.2d 221. [1] INSURANCE — RISKS AND CAUSES OF LOSS — PUBLIC LIABILITY INSURANCE — EFFECT OF EXCLUSIONARY ENDORSEMENT — PERFORMANCE OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES. An accident […]

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BILCHER v. COWLITZ, 163 Wn.2d 1010 (2008)

180 P.3d 784 Bilcher et al., Petitioners, v. Cowlitz County et al., Respondents. No. 80390-1.The Supreme Court of Washington. March 5, 2008. [EDITOR’S NOTE: This case is unpublished as indicated by the issuing court.] Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 35171-4-II, May 30, 2007, 138 Wn. App. 1056. Denied.

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STATE v. MATTHEWS, 160 Wn.2d 1004 (2007)

158 P.3d 614 State, Respondent, v. Matthews, Petitioner. No. 79110-4.The Supreme Court of Washington. May 1, 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. 54988-0-I, May 22, 2006, 132 Wn. App. 936. Denied.

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STATE v. EDWARDS, 68 Wn.2d 246 (1966)

412 P.2d 747 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. JOHNNY FRANK EDWARDS, Appellant.[*] No. 37436.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. March 31, 1966. [*] Reported in 412 P.2d 747. [1] Criminal Law — Witnesses — Compulsory Process — Discretion of Trial Court. The allowance of compulsory process to aid in the defense of an […]

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STATE v. WHITE, 160 Wn.2d 1005 (2007)

158 P.3d 615 State, Petitioner, v. White, Respondent. No. 78119-2.The Supreme Court of Washington. May 2, 2007. [EDITOR’S NOTE: This case is unpublished as indicated by the issuing court.] Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 22906-8-III, December 6, 2005, 130 Wn. App. 1041. Denied.

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CEMENT DISTR., INC. v. W. AGGREGATES, 68 Wn.2d 640 (1966)

414 P.2d 789 CEMENT DISTRIBUTORS, INC., Respondent, v. WESTERN AGGREGATES et al., Appellants.[*] No. 38240.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. May 26, 1966. [*] Reported in 414 P.2d 789. [1] Contracts — Abandonment — Failure to Offer Performance. The fact that a party who had contracted to furnish hauling services did not complain when […]

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ESTATES OF HIBBARD, 118 Wn.2d 737 (1992)

826 P.2d 690 In the Matter of the Estates of ROBERT G. HIBBARD, ET AL. HEIDI L. HIBBARD, Individually and as Personal Representative, Plaintiff, v. GORDON, THOMAS, HONEYWELL, MALANCA O’HERN, ET AL, Respondents, THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Petitioner. No. 57966-1.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. March 26, 1992. [1] Judgment — Summary Judgment — […]

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ROSLING v. SEATTLE ETC. TRADES COUN., 62 Wn.2d 905 (1963)

385 P.2d 29 RUSTY ROSLING et al., Respondents, v. SEATTLE BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION TRADES COUNCIL et al., Appellants.[*] No. 36725.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. September 5, 1963. [*] Reported in 385 P.2d 29. [1]Appeal and Error — Right of Review — Moot Cases. The Supreme Court will not decide moot cases; such cases […]

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IN RE PERSONAL RESTRAINT OF WILLIAMS, 167 Wn.2d 1013 (2009)

227 P.3d 1277 In re Personal Restraint of Williams. No. 83266-8.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 trial court. Review Orders. Granted and remanded to the trial court for resentencing.

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CAMPBELL v. CAMPBELL, 66 Wn.2d 177 (1965)

401 P.2d 651 MYRON M. CAMPBELL, Appellant, v. EVELYN RITZ CAMPBELL, Respondent.[*] No. 37428.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. May 6, 1965. [*] Reported in 401 P.2d 651. [1] Divorce — Future Payments — Alimony or Property Settlement. Future payments provided for by an agreement in writing can be either alimony and support money […]

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STATE v. RAMIREZ, 166 Wn.2d 1031 (2009)

217 P.3d 338 State, Respondent, v. Ramirez, Petitioner. No. 82931-4.The Supreme Court of Washington. September 9, 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. 26837-3-III, February 10, 2009. Denied.

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FIELD v. NORTHWESTERN FRUIT EXCHANGE, 188 Wn. 698 (1936)

61 P.2d 135 ROBERT B. FIELD, as Trustee, Appellant, v. NORTHWESTERN FRUIT EXCHANGE, Respondent. No. 26017. Department Two.The Supreme Court of Washington. October 6, 1936. Appeal from a judgment of the superior court for Chelan county, Parr, J., entered August 17, 1935, upon findings in favor of the defendant, in an action on contract, tried […]

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ERICKSON v. ERICKSON, 53 Wn.2d 832 (1959)

337 P.2d 297 CLARA N. ERICKSON, Respondent, v. A.M. ERICKSON, Appellant.[1] No. 34818.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. March 26, 1959. [1] Reported in 337 P.2d 297. Appeal from a judgment of the superior court for Chelan county, No. 19683, Leahy, J., entered May 9, 1958, upon findings in favor of the plaintiff, in […]

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STANZAK v. DEP’T OF HEALTH, 170 Wn.2d 1030 (2011)

249 P.3d 623 Stanzak, Petitioner, v. Dep’t of Health et al., Respondents. No. 85189-1.The Supreme Court of Washington. February 2, 2011. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 39681-5-II, September 14, 2010, 157 Wn. App. 1059. Denied.

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HENDRICKSON v. UNION PAC. R. CO., 17 Wn.2d 548 (1943)

136 P.2d 438 J.W. HENDRICKSON, Appellant, v. UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD COMPANY et al., Respondents.[1] No. 28523.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. April 19, 1943. [1] Reported in 136 P.2d 438. [1] TRIAL — TAKING CASE FROM JURY — SUFFICIENCY OF EVIDENCE. A challenge to the sufficiency of the evidence, or a motion for nonsuit, […]

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HAFER v. SPAETH, 22 Wn.2d 378 (1945)

156 P.2d 408 CHARLES F. HAFER, Appellant, v. JOHN SPAETH, Respondent.[1] No. 29522.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. February 19, 1945. [1] Reported in 156 P.2d 408. [1] USURY — NATURE OF USURY. Usury is of purely statutory creation; and in the absence of statutory restriction parties may ordinarily contract for any interest they […]

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STATE v. GARCIA-PELAYO, 135 Wn.2d 1013 (1998)

960 P.2d 937 State, Respondent, v. Garcia-Pelayo, Petitioner. No. 66494-3.The Supreme Court of Washington. July 8, 1998. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, December 18, 1997, 89 Wn. App. 1017. Denied July 8, 1998.

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STANDING v. LABOR INDUS., 92 Wn.2d 463 (1979)

598 P.2d 725 FLORENCE R. STANDING, Appellant, v. THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRIES, Respondent. WILLIAM M. WAGNER, JR., Appellant, v. THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRIES, Respondent. Nos. 45913, 46013.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. August 9, 1979. [1] Constitutional Law — Equal Protection — State and Federal Provisions. The privileges and immunities […]

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QUINN v. CHERRY LANE AUTO, 168 Wn.2d 1041 (2010)

Quinn, Petitioner, v. Cherry Lane Auto Plaza, Inc., et al., Respondents. No. 84153-5.The Supreme Court of Washington. June 2, 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. 27418-7-III, December 22, 2009, 153 Wn. App. 710. Denied.

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STATE v. HUSON, 73 Wn.2d 660 (1968)

440 P.2d 192 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. ROBERT EDWARD HUSON, Appellant.[*] No. 39707.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. April 25, 1968. [*] Reported in 440 P.2d 192. [1] Criminal Law — Trial — Conduct of Counsel — Prosecutor’s Duty in General. A public prosecutor is a quasi-judicial officer representing the state whose […]

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STATE v. BLACKMON, 164 Wn.2d 1015 (2008)

State, Respondent, v. Blackmon, Petitioner. No. 81327-2.The Supreme Court of Washington. September 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. 24935-2-III, January 29, 2008, 142 Wn. App. 1047. Review Orders. Denied. Page 1016

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GILLAM v. CENTRALIA, 14 Wn.2d 523 (1942)

128 P.2d 661 R.G. GILLAM, as Administrator, Respondent, v. THE CITY OF CENTRALIA, Appellant.[1] No. 28710.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. August 21, 1942. [1] Reported in 128 P.2d 661. [1] LIMITATION OF ACTIONS — LIMITATIONS APPLICABLE — TAKING OR INJURING PROPERTY FOR PUBLIC USE. An action against a city for damages to real […]

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LEGAL ADJUST. BUREAU v. WEST COAST CONST. CO., 162 Wn. 260 (1931)

298 P. 429 LEGAL ADJUSTMENT BUREAU, Respondent, v. WEST COAST CONSTRUCTION COMPANY et al., Appellants. No. 22701. Department One.The Supreme Court of Washington. April 24, 1931. [1] CONTRACTS (127) — RESCISSION — ACTS CONSTITUTING RESCISSION — NEW AGREEMENT. An agreement with a bank that all obligations held by, or that would be held by, the […]

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MARLEY v. LABOR AND INDUSTRIES, 125 Wn.2d 533 (1994)

886 P.2d 189 BEVERLY MARLEY, Petitioner, v. THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRIES, Respondent. No. 61449-1.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. December 22, 1994. [1] Industrial Insurance — Judicial Review — Notice of Appeal — Filing — Timeliness — Untimely Appeal — Effect. By not appealing a final administrative order deciding an industrial insurance […]

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CONNOLLY v. DEP’T OF MOTOR VEHICLES, 79 Wn.2d 500 (1971)

487 P.2d 1050 CHARLES B. CONNOLLY, Respondent, v. THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES, Appellant. No. 41653.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. August 12, 1971. [1] Intoxicating Liquors — Automobiles — Implied Consent — Right to Be Tested by Others — Mandatory Warning. The requirement of RCW 46.20.308(1), that before administering a blood-alcohol test under […]

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STATE v. FREITAS, 158 Wn. 155 (1930)

290 P. 701 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. JOHN FREITAS, Appellant. No. 22455. Department Two.The Supreme Court of Washington. August 11, 1930. [1] WITNESSES (106) — CROSS-EXAMINATION — CREDIBILITY — ACCUSATION OF CRIME. The character of witnesses may not be discredited on cross-examination by questions as to whether or not they had committed specific […]

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STATE v. CURRIE, 74 Wn.2d 197 (1968)

443 P.2d 808 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. WESTRON C. CURRIE, Appellant.[*] No. 39706.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. July 18, 1968. [*] Reported in 443 P.2d 808. [1] Assault, Criminal — Self-defense — Instruction — Evidence in Support. It is proper to refuse an instruction on self-defense in an assault prosecution where […]

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CANNON v. SEATTLE CITY, 160 Wn.2d 1020 (2007)

163 P.3d 793 Cannon, Petitioner, v. Seattle City Light, Respondent. No. 79258-5.The Supreme Court of Washington. July 10, 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. 56500-1-I, July 31, 2006, 134 Wn. App. 1019. Denied.

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STATE v. CARNEH, 166 Wn.2d 1030 (2009)

217 P.3d 337 State, Respondent, v. Carneh, Petitioner. No. 83093-2.The Supreme Court of Washington. September 9, 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. 61445-2-I, March 30, 2009, 149 Wn. App. 402. Denied. Page 1031

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POY v. MIYAMOTO, 153 Wn. 436 (1929)

279 P. 744 HARRY POY et al., Appellant, v. K. MIYAMOTO et al., Respondents. No. 21867. Department One.The Supreme Court of Washington. August 14, 1929. [1] REPLEVIN (35) — TITLE AND RIGHT TO POSSESSION OF PLAINTIFF — EVIDENCE — SUFFICIENCY. Title to property is sufficiently shown in an action of replevin, where it was purchased […]

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MUNROE v. MUNROE, 27 Wn.2d 556 (1947)

178 P.2d 983 LORRAINE BATCHELDER MUNROE, Appellant, v. ALEXANDER DANIEL MUNROE et al., Respondents.[1] No. 30102.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. April 8, 1947. [1] Reported in 178 P.2d 983. [1] APPEAL AND ERROR — RECORD — CONCLUSIVENESS. The parties to an appeal are bound by the record made by them in the lower […]

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STATE v. DEAN, 169 Wn.2d 1010 (2010)

State, Respondent, v. Dean, Petitioner. No. 84283-3.The Supreme Court of Washington. July 12, 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. 59389-7-I, October 26, 2009, 152 Wn. App. 1048. Granted on a specific issue and consolidated wit State […]

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KOSTIDA v. DEPT. OF LABOR AND INDUSTRIES, 139 Wn. 629 (1926)

247 P. 1014 TOM KOSTIDA, Respondent, v. THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRIES, Appellant. No. 20004. Department One.The Supreme Court of Washington. July 16, 1926. [1] MASTER AND SERVANT (121-2) — REMEDIES UNDER WORKMEN’S COMPENSATION — APPEAL — NOTICE — SUFFICIENCY. The time for taking an appeal from the disallowance of a workman’s claim for […]

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STATE v. HAGINS, 153 Wn.2d 1003 (2005)

State, Respondent, v. Hagins, Petitioner. No. 75498-5.The Supreme Court of Washington. January 4, 2005. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 29131-2-II, April 27, 2004, 121 Wn. App. 1019. Denied.

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STATE EX REL. HIBLER v. SUPERIOR COURT, 164 Wn. 618 (1931)

3 P.2d 1098 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, on the Relation of Laverne Mary Hibler, Plaintiff, v. THE SUPERIOR COURT FOR KING COUNTY et al., Respondents. No. 23402. Department One.The Supreme Court of Washington. October 23, 1931. [1] JUDGMENT (125, 126) — VACATION — NOTICE OF APPLICATION — SERVICE ON PARTY OR ATTORNEY. In a proceeding […]

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PAINE-GALLUCCI, INC. v. ANDERSON, 41 Wn.2d 46 (1952)

246 P.2d 1095 PAINE-GALLUCCI, INC., Respondent, v. EIVIND ANDERSON, Appellant.[1] No. 32020.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. August 7, 1952. [1] Reported in 246 P.2d 1095. [1] CONTRACTS — CONSTRUCTION — CONSTRUING INSTRUMENTS TOGETHER. Where it appears to the court that the entire agreement of the parties was made up of more than one […]

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STATE v. ARMSTEAD, 165 Wn.2d 1029 (2009)

State, Respondent, v. Armstead, Petitioner. No. 82079-1.The Supreme Court of Washington. March 3, 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. 59329-3-I, July 21, 2008, 145 Wn. App. 1045. Denied

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