Category: Washington Supreme Court Opinions

118 P.2d 947 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. WILLIAM HUNTER, Appellant.[1] No. 28377.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. November 17, 1941. [1] Reported in 118 P.2d 947. [1] RECEIVING STOLEN GOODS — KNOWLEDGE OF THEFT — EVIDENCE — SUFFICIENCY. In a prosecution for knowingly receiving stolen goods, evidence set out and held to […]

172 P.3d 360 State, Respondent, v. Annyas, Petitioner. No. 79380-8.The Supreme Court of Washington. October 4, 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 [EDITOR’S NOTE: This case is unpublished as indicated by the issuing court.]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. 55512-0-I, September 25, 2006, 135 Wn. App. 1001. Denied.

71 P.2d 545 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, on the Relation of Ray Crabb, Plaintiff, v. JAY OLINGER, as Supervisor of Industrial Insurance, et al., Respondents. No. 26623. En Banc.The Supreme Court of Washington. September 16, 1937. [1] MASTER AND SERVANT — WORKMEN’S COMPENSATION — REMEDIES — REVIEW — STAY OF PROCEEDINGS. Rem. Rev. Stat., § […]

414 P.2d 613 KAREN L. GASTKILL, Appellant, v. ALLEN H. FORREST, Respondent.[*] No. 38255.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. May 19, 1966. [*] Reported in 414 P.2d 613. [1] Negligence — Gross Negligence — What Constitutes. A person exercising a degree of care appreciably less than the quantum of care inhering in ordinary negligence, […]

210 P.3d 1019 State, Respondent, v. Hemler, Petitioner. No. 82761-3.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 [EDITOR’S NOTE: This case is unpublished as indicated by the issuing court.]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. 61408-8-I, January 27, 2009. Denied.

301 P.2d 763 LOIS M. DIECKMAN, Appellant, v. THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRIES, Respondent.[1] No. 33333.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. September 27, 1956. [1] Reported in 301 P.2d 763. [1] WORKMEN’S COMPENSATION — EMPLOYEES WITHIN ACT — INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS. In a proceeding for a widow’s pension, held that the claimant’s husband at […]

283 P.2d 132 AMIEL VAN BUREN et al., Respondents, v. HIGHWAY RANCH, INC., et al., Appellants.[1] No. 33037.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. May 5, 1955. [1] Reported in 283 P.2d 132. [1] CORPORATIONS — STOCKHOLDERS — RIGHTS AND LIABILITIES AS TO CORPORATION — SALE OR LEASE OF CORPORATE ASSETS. As a general rule, […]

272 P.2d 626 WILSON BEYERS, Appellant, v. CARL MOORE et al., Respondents.[1] No. 32771.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. July 26, 1954. [1] Reported in 272 P.2d 626. [1] HUSBAND AND WIFE — COMMUNITY PROPERTY — COMMUNITY OBLIGATIONS — NOTE SIGNED BY HUSBAND — PRESUMPTIONS — EVIDENCE. The burden of proving that a promissory […]

518 P.2d 721 In the Matter of the Application for a Writ of Habeas Corpus of DARYL STANDLEE, Petitioner, v. SIDNEY E. SMITH, Respondent. No. 42729.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. January 31, 1974. [1] Judgment — Res Judicata — Collateral Estoppel — Nature — In General. The doctrine of collateral estoppel, part of […]

228 P.2d 466 A.G. HOMANN, Respondent, v. H.H. HUBER et al., Defendants, JAMES CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, Appellant.[1] No. 31310.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. March 9, 1951. [1] Reported in 228 P.2d 466. [1] MECHANICS’ LIENS — CONTRACTORS, LABORERS, MATERIALMEN — OPERATION AND EFFECT — PRIORITY. Ordinarily, liens of the same class on the same […]

474 P.2d 254 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. GARY J. BAKER, Appellant.[*] No. 40480.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. September 10, 1970. [*] Reported in 474 P.2d 254. [1] Courts of Limited Jurisdiction — Judgment — Correction After Appeal. JCrR 8.03, which relates to correction of clerical mistakes in judgments, does not authorize […]

220 P.3d 207 Rakhshan, Petitioner, v. Whatcom County, Respondent. No. 83410-5.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. 61697-8-I, April 27, 2009, 149 Wn. App. 1063. Review Orders. Denied.

177 P.2d 894 V. GATTAVARA et al., Respondents, v. CASCADE PETROLEUM COMPANY, Appellant.[1] No. 30009.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. February 27, 1947. [1] Reported in 177 P.2d 894. [1] LANDLORD AND TENANT — LEASES — OPTION FOR RENEWAL — NOTICE — CONTINUED POSSESSION. Where a lease gave the lessee the right to a […]

615 P.2d 1279 SUSAN S. DAVIS, Respondent, v. THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRIES, ET AL, Petitioners. No. 46256.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. August 7, 1980. [1] Appeal and Error — Findings of Fact — Failure To Assign Error — Effect. When no error is assigned to a trial court’s findings of fact, […]

84 P.2d 666 A.L. CORBALEY, as Administrator, Respondent, v. PIERCE COUNTY, Appellant, WASHINGTON NAVIGATION COMPANY et al., Defendants. No. 27162. Department One.The Supreme Court of Washington. November 28, 1938. [1] APPEAL AND ERROR — RECORD — STATEMENT OF FACTS — PROPOSAL OF AMENDMENTS — NECESSITY. Where, on appeal, a judgment was reversed and the remittitur […]

288 P.2d 246 E.A. PHILBRICK, as Administrator, Appellant, v. WILLIAM L. PARR et al., Respondents.[1] No. 33309.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. September 29, 1955. [1] Reported in 288 P.2d 246. [1] EXECUTORS AND ADMINISTRATORS — ACCOUNTING AND SETTLEMENT — OPERATION AND EFFECT — PERSONS AND MATTERS CONCLUDED. An order entered upon the final […]

848 P.2d 1258 ALLIED DAILY NEWSPAPERS OF WASHINGTON, ET AL, Respondents, v. KENNETH O. EIKENBERRY, as Attorney General, ET AL, Appellants. No. 59435-0.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. April 1, 1993. [1] Constitutional Law — Construction — State and Federal Provisions — Priority of Consideration. When both state and federal constitutional provisions are asserted […]

360 P.2d 155 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. ALBERT ALFRED FIDDLER, Appellant.[1] No. 35442.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. March 9, 1961. [1] Reported in 360 P.2d 155. [1] RAPE — STATUTORY RAPE — EVIDENCE — SUFFICIENCY. In a prosecution for carnal knowledge, there was no merit in a contention by the accused […]

217 P.3d 336 Dumont, Respondent, v. City of Seattle, Petitioner. No. 82923-3.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. 61701-0-I, February 17, 2009, 148 Wn. App. 850. Denied.

360 P.2d 352 RICHARD DAVIS et al., Appellants, v. ANTHONY A. BADER et al., Respondents.[1] No. 35618.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. March 23, 1961. [1] Reported in 360 P.2d 352. [1] APPEAL AND ERROR — REVIEW — SCOPE OF REVIEW. It is not the province of the Supreme Court to determine the credibility […]

643 P.2d 436 FISHER BROTHERS CORPORATION, ET AL, Petitioners, v. DES MOINES SEWER DISTRICT, Respondent. No. 47931-3.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. April 8, 1982. [1] Utility Services — Sewer Districts — Assessments — Judicial Review — Bond. The appeal bond requirement of RCW 56.20.080 for obtaining judicial review to challenge the legality of […]

917 P.2d 576 State, Respondent, v. Eder, Petitioner. No. 63220-1.The Supreme Court of Washington. June 4, 1996. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, June 26, 1995, 78 Wn. App. 352. Denied June 4, 1996.

919 P.2d 601 State, Petitioner, v. Marler, Respondent. No. 63952-3.The Supreme Court of Washington. July 10, 1996. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, March 5, 1996, 80 Wn. App. 765. Denied July 10, 1996.

526 P.2d 370 ANTONIJA WERNER et al., Plaintiffs, v. OTTIE C. WERNER et al., Defendants, MARTIN A. QUARNSTROM et al., Appellants, ROGER W. JOHNSON et al., Respondents. No. 42768.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. September 5, 1974. [1] Courts — Jurisdiction — Nonresidents — Due Process — Long-arm Statute — Application. Long-arm jurisdiction under […]

5 P.2d 1025 RALPH HANSON, as Guardian ad litem of Ralph Hanson, Jr., a Minor, Appellant, v. THE WASHINGTON WATER POWER COMPANY, Respondent. No. 23362. Department Two.The Supreme Court of Washington. December 11, 1931. [1] ELECTRICITY (6) — INJURIES INCIDENT TO PRODUCTION OR USE — CONTRIBUTORY NEGLIGENCE. In an action for injuries sustained by a […]

259 P.2d 393 MIKE J. FEELEY, Appellant, v. E.R. BUTTERWORTH SONS et al., Respondents.[1] No. 32098.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. July 8, 1953. [1] Reported in 259 P.2d 393. [1] APPEAL AND ERROR — REVIEW — FINDINGS. If findings of fact have support in the evidence, they will not be overturned. [2] ADJOINING […]

530 P.2d 642 CHARLES A. PAPPAS et al, Petitioners, v. E.A. HERSHBERGER et al, Respondents. No. 43185.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. January 23, 1975. [1] Appeal and Error — Assignments of Error — Argument in Support — Necessity. An assignment of error that is not argued in the brief is considered to have […]

134 P.3d 232 State, Respondent, v. Mendoza, Petitioner. No. 77587-7.The Supreme Court of Washington. May 2, 2006. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 30852-5-II, July 26, 2005, 128 Wn. App. 1052. Granted.

193 P.2d 875 In the Matter of the Application of MATIAS LAGUNILLA for a Writ of Habeas Corpus.[1] No. 30588.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. May 25, 1948. [1] Reported in 193 P.2d 875. [1] HABEAS CORPUS — PROCEEDINGS REVIEWABLE — CIVIL CONTEMPT PROCEEDINGS — LEGALITY OF ORDER OF COMMITMENT — COERCIVE MEASURE. Where […]

598 P.2d 387 PACIFIC FIRST FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, Respondent, v. THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Appellant. No. 45561.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. August 2, 1979. [1] Taxation — Business and Occupation Tax — Apportionment — Investment Income. RCW 82.04.460 and implementing regulations, which permit apportionment of gross income derived from services rendered […]

238 P.2d 1191 WILLIAM LOYD BROWN et al., Appellants, v. PEOPLES NATIONAL BANK OF WASHINGTON IN SEATTLE et al., Respondents.[1] No. 31711.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. December 13, 1951. [1] Reported in 238 P.2d 1191. [1] PLEADING — GENERAL DEMURRER — EFFECT. A general demurrer to a complaint must be sustained where no […]

224 P.3d 773 State, Respondent, v. Rebolledo, Petitioner. No. 83506-3.The Supreme Court of Washington. Denied January 5, 2010. [EDITOR’S NOTE: This case is unpublished as indicated by the issuing court.] Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 61735-4-I, July 20, 2009, 151 Wn. App. 1012. Review Order. Denied

289 P.2d 1027 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, on the Relation of the Oregon State Highway Commission et al., Plaintiff, v. CLIFF YELLE, as State Auditor, Respondent, CLARK COUNTY, Intervener.[1] No. 33375.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. November 10, 1955. [1] Reported in 289 P.2d 1027. [1] STATES — ACTIONS — WHAT ARE SUITS AGAINST […]

730 P.2d 1299 ROBERT E. CARUSO, Respondent, v. LOCAL UNION NO. 690 OF INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF TEAMSTERS, CHAUFFEURS, WAREHOUSEMEN AND HELPERS OF AMERICA, ET AL, Appellants. No. 51554-9.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. January 8, 1987. [1] Trial — Instructions — Harmless Error — Effect on Outcome. An error in instructions is harmless if […]

205 P.2d 597 SUPERIOR PORTLAND CEMENT, INC., Appellant, v. PACIFIC COAST CEMENT COMPANY, Respondent.[1] No. 30700.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. April 14, 1949. [1] Reported in 205 P.2d 597. [1] LANDLORD AND TENANT — TERMS FOR YEARS — OPTION TO PURCHASE — “FIRST REFUSAL.” The right of first refusal is ordinarily a covenant […]

232 P.2d 920 In the Matter of the Application for a Writ of Habeas Corpus of NELS SIIPOLA, Petitioner, v. JOHN R. CRANOR, as Warden of the State Penitentiary, Respondent.[1] No. 31799.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. June 28, 1951. [1] Reported in 232 P.2d 920. [1] CRIMINAL LAW — JUDGMENT AND SENTENCE — […]

23 P.2d 417 W.J. McARTHUR, Appellant, v. THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRIES, Respondent. No. 24480. Department One.The Supreme Court of Washington. June 26, 1933. Appeal from a judgment of the superior court for Thurston county, Wilson, J., entered March 20, 1933, upon findings, affirming a decision of the joint board of the department of […]

249 P.3d 1028 State, Respondent, v. Shavies, Petitioner. No. 85290-1.The Supreme Court of Washington. March 29, 2011. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 39062-1-II, September 28, 2010, 157 Wn. App. 1075. Denied.

70 P.3d 126 THOMAS DAVIS, Petitioner, v. MICROSOFT CORPORATION, Respondent. No. 72250-1.The Supreme Court of Washington.Argued October 17, 2002. Decided June 5, 2003. Page 522 [EDITORS’ NOTE: THIS PAGE CONTAINS HEADNOTES. HEADNOTES ARE NOT AN OFFICIAL PRODUCT OF THE COURT, THEREFORE THEY ARE NOT DISPLAYED.] Page 523 [EDITORS’ NOTE: THIS PAGE CONTAINS HEADNOTES. HEADNOTES ARE […]

29 P.2d 395 CONTINENTAL COAL COMPANY, Respondent, v. UNITED FUEL COMPANY et al., Appellants. CONTINENTAL COAL COMPANY, Respondent, v. FOLGER PEABODY et al., Appellants. UNITED FUEL COMPANY, Appellant, v. CONTINENTAL COAL COMPANY, Respondent, SEATTLE SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 1, Appellant. No. 24631. Department Two.The Supreme Court of Washington. January 24, 1934. [1] CONTRACTS (132, 158) — […]

88 P.2d 405 In the Matter of the Estate of ERIK HALLSTROM, Deceased. THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, by Robt. F. Waldron, as Supervisor of the State Inheritance Tax and Escheat Division, Appellant, v. ANNA MARY HALLSTROM, as Executrix, et al., Respondents. No. 27327. Department Two.The Supreme Court of Washington. March 13, 1939. [1] TAXATION — […]

264 P.2d 241 J.W. PAPE, Appellant, v. THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRIES, Respondent.[1] No. 32367.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. November 27, 1953. [1] Reported in 264 P.2d 241. [1] STATUTES — CONSTRUCTION — PROSPECTIVE OR RETROSPECTIVE OPERATION. Laws may operate either prospectively or retrospectively, or both, a prospective law being one which […]

711 P.2d 314 SUSAN DAVES, ET AL, Petitioners, v. CHRIS NASTOS, Respondent. No. 51444-5.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. December 12, 1985. [1] Names — Juveniles — Paternity — Change of Surname — Authority of Court — Statutory Provisions. A name change in a paternity action requires compliance with RCW 4.24.130 and should be […]

440 P.2d 492 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. JOHN K. SWANSON, Appellant.[*] No. 39422.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. May 2, 1968. [*] Reported in 440 P.2d 492. [1] Criminal Law — Trial — Conduct of Counsel — Prejudice. A prosecutor’s misconduct in aiding a witness in identifying the defendant who was seated […]

426 P.2d 836 CARRIE THOMAS, Respondent, v. HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF BREMERTON, Appellant.[*] No. 38561.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. April 13, 1967. [*] Reported in 426 P.2d 836. [1] Negligence — Foreseeability of Injury — Sufficiency. For a defendant to be held liable for maintaining a dangerous condition, proof as to […]

262 P.3d 64 State, Respondent, v. Roberts, Petitioner. No. 85565-0.The Supreme Court of Washington. September 27, 2011. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 63168-3-I, October 25, 2010, 158 Wn. App. 174. Granted and remanded to the Court of Appeals.

433 P.2d 884 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. ARTHUR RAYMOND HAYE, Appellant.[*] No. 39201.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. November 9, 1967. [*] Reported in 433 P.2d 884. [1] Criminal Law — Double Jeopardy — Application and Assertion. In order to establish the bar of double jeopardy, an accused must show that he […]

406 P.2d 323 PAUL HOFFMAN, JR., as Guardian, Respondent, v. Phillip S. TRACY, as Administrator, Appellant.[*] No. 37656.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. September 30, 1965. [*] Reported in 406 P.2d 323. [1] Evidence — Blood Specimens — Introduction Into Evidence. When the results of a blood-alcohol test are offered in evidence, the party […]

238 P.3d 1163 INTERNET COMMUNITY ENTERTAINMENT CORPORATION, Respondent, v. THE WASHINGTON STATE GAMBLING COMMISSION, Petitioner. No. 82845-8.The Supreme Court of Washington.Argued May 27, 2010. Decided September 2, 2010. Page 688 Appeal from the Superior Court for Thurston County, No. 07-2-01334-0, Gary R. Tabor, J. Robert M. McKenna, Attorney General, Jerry A. Ackerman, Senior Counsel, and […]

407 P.2d 143 PHYLLIS PEARSON, Respondent, v. JOHN VANDERMAY et al., Appellants.[*] No. 37696.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. October 28, 1965. [*] Reported in 407 P.2d 143. [1] Judgment — Pleading — Motion for Judgment on Pleadings — Effect. In ruling on a motion for judgment on the pleadings, the trial court must […]

2 P.2d 686 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, on the Relation of Puget Sound Navigation Company, Appellant, v. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS OF WASHINGTON et al., Respondents. No. 22992. Department One.The Supreme Court of Washington. September 1, 1931. [1] CARRIERS (3-2, 3-4) — REGULATION — RIGHT TO CERTIFICATE OF CONVENIENCE — PRIORITY — TERRITORY ALREADY SERVED […]

852 P.2d 288 THE ERECTION COMPANY, Respondent, v. THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRIES, Petitioner. No. 59490-2.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. May 20, 1993. [1] Statutes — Construction — Meaning of Words — Ordinary Meaning — In General. Unless a contrary legislative intent is apparent in a statute, words in a statute are […]

638 P.2d 1253 SUSAN JO YAMAUCHI, Petitioner, v. THE DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT SECURITY, Respondent. No. 47778-7.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. January 14, 1982. [1] Statutes — Construction — Legislative Intent — Purpose of Legislation. In determining the legislative intent as to an ambiguous statutory term, the courts will look at the purposes of […]

126 P.2d 584 COLUMBIA LUMBER COMPANY, Appellant, v. C.W. BUSH et al., Respondents.[1] No. 28517.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. June 5, 1942. [1] Reported in 126 P.2d 584. [1] APPEAL AND ERROR — REVIEW — FINDINGS — IN EQUITABLE ACTIONS. Where the record on appeal in an equity case contains both the findings […]

289 P.2d 982 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, on the Relation of Edgar M. Swan, Appellant, v. R. DEWITT JONES, Prosecuting Attorney for Clark County, Respondent.[1] No. 32831.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. November 10, 1955. [1] Reported in 289 P.2d 982. [1] NEWSPAPERS — CONSTITUTIONAL REQUIREMENTS AS TO PUBLICATION — “DAILY NEWSPAPERS.” A newspaper […]

88 P.2d 406 C. VAN GEEST et al., Appellants, v. MAMIE STOCKS et al., Respondents. No. 27325. Department Two.The Supreme Court of Washington. March 14, 1939. [1] HUSBAND AND WIFE — COMMUNITY LIABILITY — TORTS OF HUSBAND — BENEFIT TO COMMUNITY. While a claim arising before marriage is a separate, and not a community, debt, […]

595 P.2d 934 BRUCE LINDQUIST, ET AL, Respondents, v. DANIEL M. DENGEL, ET AL, Petitioners. No. 45737.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. May 31, 1979. Page 258 [1] Torts — Negligent Treatment of Injuries — Liability — In General. An original tort-feasor is also liable for any additional harm resulting from the normal efforts […]

882 P.2d 183 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. HERBERT LARRY PACHECO, Petitioner. No. 60864-4.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. October 20, 1994. [1] Statutes — Construction — Legislative Intent — In General. A court’s primary objective in interpreting a statute is to carry out the intent of the Legislature. [2] Statutes — Construction […]

139 P.3d 351 STATE, Respondent v. NICHOLS, Petitioner. No. 77976-7.The Supreme Court of Washington. July 7, 2006. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 31800-8-II, September 15, 2005, 129 Wn. App. 1025. Denied.

511 P.2d 1344 HILDUR JOSEPHINE HUGHES et al., Petitioners, v. A. LUDLOW KRAMER, Secretary of State, Respondent. No. 42547.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. July 19, 1973. [1] Constitutional Law — Loyalty Oaths — Validity — Supporting Constitution and Laws. An oath to support the constitutions and laws of the state and nation is […]

912 P.2d 463 PATRICIA ARNOLD, Respondent v. DEPARTMENT OF RETIREMENT SYSTEMS, Petitioner. No. 62260-4.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. March 7, 1996. Page 766 Christine O. Gregoire, Attorney General, and Zera H. Lowe, Assistant, for petitioner. Dianna T. Dryden, for respondent. Page 767 Deborah Maranville on behalf of Northwest Women’s Law Center, amicus curiae. […]

969 P.2d 1064 STATE, RESPONDENT, v. ALCALA, PETITIONER. No. 66855-8.The Supreme Court of Washington. November 12, 1998 Petition for review of a decision of the Supreme Court of Appeals, No. 15625-7-III, February 19, 1998. Denied November 12, 1998.

15 P.2d 264 JOHN D. ANKENY, Respondent, v. POMEROY GRAIN GROWERS, INC., et al., Appellants. No. 23691. Department Two.The Supreme Court of Washington. October 13, 1932. [1] PLEADING (16) — FORM AND ALLEGATIONS — CONSTRUCTION — LIBERAL CONSTRUCTION. Upon demurrer, a complaint is to be liberally construed, and even inferences from averments amounting to mere […]

257 P.3d 665 State, Respondent, v. Yohannes, Petitioner. No. 85648-6.The Supreme Court of Washington. June 9, 2011. [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. 63444-5-I, January 31, 2011, 159 Wn. App. 1044. Denied.

354 P.2d 916 MIRIAM JUNTUNEN, Respondent, v. AARNE JUNTUNEN, Appellant.[1] No. 35346.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. September 1, 1960. [1] Reported in 354 P.2d 916. [1] DIVORCE — GROUNDS — CRUELTY — PHYSICAL VIOLENCE. Acts of physical violence by a husband against his wife, are sufficient, in themselves, to bring him within the […]

425 P.2d 16 In the Matter of the Appeal of ALL-STATE CONSTRUCTION CO., INC. ALL-STATE CONSTRUCTION CO., INC., Respondent, v. JOHN F. GORDON, Appellant.[*] Nos. 38279, 38252.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. March 9, 1967. [*] Reported in 425 P.2d 16. [1] Unemployment Compensation — Findings of Commissioner — Judicial Review. When an assessment […]

250 P.2d 983 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. THEODORE A. IRVIN, Appellant.[1] No. 32169.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. December 4, 1952. [1] Reported in 250 P.2d 983. [1] CRIMINAL LAW — APPEAL — DECISIONS REVIEWABLE — INTERLOCUTORY ORDERS. An order denying a motion to dismiss an information on the ground that the […]

411 P.2d 411 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. EDWARD CHARLES BADDA, Appellant.[*] No. 37709.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. February 24, 1966. [*] Reported in 411 P.2d 411. [1] Criminal Law — Proof of Charge — Testimony of Accomplices — Sufficiency. The state has met its burden of proof in a prosecution for […]

960 P.2d 938 State, Respondent, v. Westmark, Petitioner. No. 66520-6.The Supreme Court of Washington. July 8, 1998. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, January 12, 1998, 88 Wn. App. 1073. Denied July 8, 1998. Page 1014

614 P.2d 1290 CLIFTON BIXLER, ET AL, Respondents, v. HOWARD R. BOWMAN, ET AL, Petitioners. No. 46813.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. August 7, 1980. [1] Statutes — Construction — Legislative Intent — Prior Acts and Constructions. The legislature is presumed to be familiar with judicial interpretations of its prior acts. [2] Physicians and […]

427 P.2d 968 In the Matter of JANGABA AUGUSTINE JOHNSON. J.M. WHEELER, Appellant, v. WASHINGTON STATE BOARD AGAINST DISCRIMINATION, Respondent.[*] No. 38515.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. May 15, 1967. [*] Reported in 427 P.2d 968. [1] Civil Rights — Remedies — Compulsory Reporting — Self-Incrimination. RCW 49.60.250 and 49.60.310, under which the Board […]

332 P.2d 1081 WILLIAM CROFTON et al., Respondents, v. HOWARD S. BARGREEN, Appellant.[1] No. 34409.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. December 10, 1958. [1] Reported in 332 P.2d 1081. [1] PARTNERS — DISSOLUTION — ACTIONS BETWEEN PARTNERS — EVIDENCE — SUFFICIENCY KNOWLEDGE OF PARTNERSHIP INTEREST. In an action to recover the balance allegedly due […]

27 P.2d 1082 JOSEPH BENNOR, Appellant, v. OREGON-WASHINGTON RAILROAD NAVIGATION COMPANY, Respondent. No. 24726. Department One.The Supreme Court of Washington. December 18, 1933. [1] COURTS (38) — RULE OF DECISION — DECISION OF U.S. COURTS AS AUTHORITY. The Federal cases as to what constitutes employment in interstate commerce are controlling in state courts. [2] MASTER […]

668 P.2d 585 CROWN CASCADE, INC., Respondent, v. ART O’NEAL, ET AL, Appellants. No. 49208-5.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. August 31, 1983. [1] Statutes — Construction — Meaning of Words — “Shall.” The use of the term “shall” in a statute creates a presumption that the Legislature intended to create a duty rather […]

310 P.2d 867 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. RAY CHRISTIAN CARLSON, Appellant.[1] No. 33921.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. May 2, 1957. [1] Reported in 310 P.2d 867. [1] ROBBERY — STATUTORY PROVISIONS — MEANS OF COMMITTING ROBBERY. Under RCW 9.75.010, which defines robbery as “the unlawful taking of personal property . . […]

129 P.2d 801 LILLIAN AMELIA VERNON, Respondent, v. EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY, Appellant.[1] No. 28508.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. October 9, 1942. [1] Reported in 129 P.2d 801. [1] ESTOPPEL — GROUNDS — INCONSISTENCY OF CONDUCT — REASON FOR TERMINATION OF CONTRACT. One may not mislead his adversary by assigning a false reason […]