GRUNBAUM BROS. F. CO. v. HUMPHREY INV. CORP., 144 Wn. 620 (1927)

258 P. 517 GRUNBAUM BROTHERS FURNITURE COMPANY, INCORPORATED, Appellant, v. HUMPHREY INVESTMENT CORPORATION et al., Respondents. No. 20024. En Banc.The Supreme Court of Washington. August 12, 1927. [1] SALES (176, 178) — CONDITIONAL SALES — RECORDING — EFFECT AS NOTICE. A conditional sales contract reciting that the articles had been delivered to the purchaser in […]

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PERS. RESTRAINT OF ADDLEMAN, 151 Wn.2d 769 (2004)

92 P.3d 221 In the Matter of the Personal Restraint of LINCOLN LANE ADDLEMAN, JR., Petitioner. No. 73857-2. En Banc.The Supreme Court of Washington.Argued February 12, 2004. Decided June 10, 2004. Page 770 [EDITORS’ NOTE: THIS PAGE CONTAINS HEADNOTES. HEADNOTES ARE NOT AN OFFICIAL PRODUCT OF THE COURT, THEREFORE THEY ARE NOT DISPLAYED.] Page 771 […]

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STATE v. McCRAW, 127 Wn.2d 281 (1995)

898 P.2d 838 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Appellant, v. SEAN BLAIR McCRAW, Respondent. No. 61544-6.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. July 20, 1995. Page 282 DURHAM, C.J., and TALMADGE and SMITH, JJ., dissent by separate opinions; PEKELIS, J., did not participate in the disposition of this case. Page 283 Jim Sweetser, County Prosecutor, and […]

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DISPOSITIONS OF PETITIONS FOR REVIEW, 88 Wn.2d 1016 (1977)

The Supreme Court of Washington. State, Respondent, v. Young, Petitioner, No. 44776. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, January 31, 1977, 16 Wn. App. 838. Denied June 28, 1977. State, Respondent, v. Wappl, Petitioner, No. 44806. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, December 16, 1976, […]

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GAINES v. JORDAN, 64 Wn.2d 661 (1964)

393 P.2d 629 ROBERT N. GAINES, Respondent, v. JAMES F. JORDAN et al., Appellants.[*] No. 36915.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. June 25, 1964. [*] Reported in 393 P.2d 629. [1] Fraud — Reliance — Failure to Read — Rescission. While the general rule is that one who is able to read, and fails […]

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BERNDT v. PACIFIC TRANSPORT CO., 38 Wn.2d 760 (1951)

231 P.2d 643 HENRY BERNDT et al., Respondents, v. PACIFIC TRANSPORT COMPANY, INC. et al., Appellants.[1] No. 31532.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. May 24, 1951. [1] Reported in 231 P.2d 643. [1] AUTOMOBILES — LIABILITY FOR INJURIES — TRUCK STALLED ON HIGHWAY — NEGLIGENCE — EVIDENCE — SUFFICIENCY. In an action for personal […]

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TACOMA ASS’N CREDIT MEN v. LESTER, 72 Wn.2d 453 (1967)

433 P.2d 901 TACOMA ASSOCIATION OF CREDIT MEN, Plaintiff, v. DICK LESTER et al., Respondents, ARNOLD DOERSAM et al., Appellants.[*] No. 39021.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. November 9, 1967. [*] Reported in 433 P.2d 901. [1] Fraudulent Conveyances — Substance Over Form. Courts will look to the substance of a transaction rather than […]

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PEKOLA v. STRAND, 25 Wn.2d 98 (1946)

168 P.2d 407 MARTIN PEKOLA et al., Appellants, v. JOHN STRAND, Respondent.[1] No. 29872.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. April 25, 1946. [1] Reported in 168 P.2d 407. [1] HOMESTEAD — ACQUISITION — AMENDED DECLARATION — TIME OF ACQUISITION OF HOMESTEAD. Under Rem. Rev. Stat., § 528, a homestead, to be exempt from sale, […]

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LUNDBORG v. KEYSTONE SHIPPING CO., 138 Wn.2d 658 (1999)

981 P.2d 854 JOHN LUNDBORG, Respondent, v. KEYSTONE SHIPPING COMPANY, Petitioner. No. 65673-8.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc.Argued January 1, 1999. Decided July 29, 1999. Page 659 Robert J. Bocko, for petitioner. John W. Merriam, for respondent. Page 660 Kevin B. Smith, on behalf of The Chamber of Shipping of America, amicus curiae. TALMADGE, […]

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GREAT NOR. R. CO. v. WASHINGTON ELEC. CO., 197 Wn. 627 (1939)

86 P.2d 208 GREAT NORTHERN RAILWAY COMPANY, Respondent, v. WASHINGTON ELECTRIC COMPANY et al., Appellants. No. 27027. En Banc.The Supreme Court of Washington. January 7, 1939. [1] NAVIGABLE WATERS — IMPROVEMENTS — POWERS — RIGHTS AND LIABILITIES — CONTRACTS RESPECTING USE. Where a power company was licensed by the Federal power commission to construct a […]

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GOOSCHIN v. LADD, 177 Wn. 625 (1934)

33 P.2d 653 NICK GOOSCHIN, Respondent, v. ANDREW B.J. LADD, Appellant. No. 24649. En Banc.The Supreme Court of Washington. May 25, 1934. [1] HIGHWAYS (53-1, 58) — NEGLIGENT USE — CONTRIBUTORY NEGLIGENCE — QUESTION FOR JURY. Upon an issue as to contributory negligence with reference to the position of respondent’s automobile, stalled at the side […]

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WILLIAMSON v. GRANT CY. PUB. HOSP. DIST., 65 Wn.2d 245 (1964)

396 P.2d 879 ERNEST E. WILLIAMSON, Appellant, v. GRANT COUNTY PUBLIC HOSPITAL DISTRICT NO. 1 et al., Respondents.[*] No. 36921.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. November 19, 1964. [*] Reported in 396, P.2d 879. [1] Pleading — Motion to Dismiss — Failure to State Claim. A motion to dismiss for failure to state a […]

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STATE v. BEPPLE, 85 Wn.2d 378 (1975)

535 P.2d 813 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Appellant, v. ERNEST L. BEPPLE, Respondent. No. 43541.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. May 22, 1975. [1] Officers — Duties — Ministerial Duties — In General. Duties of an officer which are prescribed with such precision and certainty as to leave nothing to the exercise of discretion […]

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STATE v. ROBINSON, 165 Wn.2d 1017 (2009)

State, Respondent, v. Robinson, Petitioner. No. 81971-8.The Supreme Court of Washington. January 7, 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. 35572-8-II, June 24, 2008, 145 Wn. App. 1022. Denied. Page 1018

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STATE v. FISHER, 162 Wn.2d 1001 (2007)

175 P.3d 1093 State, Respondent, v. Fisher, Petitioner. No. 79801-0.The Supreme Court of Washington. December 4, 2007. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 24253-6-III, November 30, 2006, 136 Wn. App. 1009. Dispositions of Petitions for Review and Selected Motions for Discretionary Review. Granted.

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SOCONY MOBIL CORP. v. FORBES, 64 Wn.2d 369 (1964)

391 P.2d 971 SOCONY MOBIL CORPORATION, Respondent, v. JOHN THOMAS FORBES et al., Appellants.[*] No. 36948.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. April 30, 1964. [*] Reported in 391 P.2d 971. [1] Automobiles — Lighting — Statutory Standards — Negligence Per Se. Failure to comply with the statutory standards for motor vehicle lighting constitutes negligence […]

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STATE EX REL. PAC. ETC. v. CLIFFORD, 46 Wn.2d 807 (1955)

285 P.2d 569 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, on the Relation of Pacific Inland Tariff Bureau et al., Plaintiff, v. RAYMOND W. CLIFFORD, Judge of the Superior Court for Thurston County, Respondent.[1] No. 33292.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. June 23, 1955. [1] Reported in 285 P.2d 569. [1] CARRIERS — PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSIONS — […]

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STATE v. GRIFFITH, 163 Wn.2d 1021 (2008)

180 P.3d 1293 State, Respondent, v. Griffith, Petitioner. No. 79883-4.The Supreme Court of Washington. April 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. 24389-3-III, January 30, 2007, 136 Wn. App. 885. Granted.

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SCHOOL DISTRICTS v. STATE, 170 Wn.2d 599 (2010)

244 P.3d 1 SCHOOL DISTRICTS’ ALLIANCE FOR ADEQUATE FUNDING OF SPECIAL EDUCATION, Petitioner, v. THE STATE OF WASHINGTON ET AL., Respondents. No. 82961-6.The Supreme Court of Washington.Argued June 22, 2010. Decided December 9, 2010. Page 600 Appeal from the Superior Court for Thurston County, No. 04-2-02000-7, Wm. Thomas McPhee, J. Page 601 John C. Bjorkman, […]

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IN RE CAMPBELL, 143 Wn.2d 504 (2001)

21 P.3d 1147 In re the Matter of the Petition of GORDON McLEAN CAMPBELL, Attorney at Law. No. 68431-6The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. Filed: May 3, 2001 Gordon M. Campbell, pro se. Julie A. Shankland and Joy B. McLean, for the Bar Association. PER CURIAM. In 1968, this court held that Gordon M. […]

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STATE v. CARTER, 18 Wn.2d 590 (1943)

140 P.2d 298, 142 P.2d 403 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. CARROLL CARTER, Appellant.[1] No. 29068.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. July 26, 1943. [1] Reported in 140 P.2d 298; 142 P.2d 403. [1] MASTER AND SERVANT — CRIMINAL PROSECUTIONS — REBATES BY EMPLOYERS — PUBLIC OFFICERS. Rem. Supp. 1941, § 7612-21, prohibiting […]

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STATE v. BOSTROM, 127 Wn.2d 580 (1995)

902 P.2d 157 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Petitioner, v. GREGORY ROBERT BOSTROM, ET AL., Respondents. No. 62524-7.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. September 14, 1995. Page 581 [EDITORS’ NOTE: THIS PAGE CONTAINS HEADNOTES. HEADNOTES ARE NOT AN OFFICIAL PRODUCT OF THE COURT, THEREFORE THEY ARE NOT DISPLAYED.] Page 582 Bernardean Broadous, Prosecuting Attorney, and […]

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LAWRENCE v. BROOKS, 154 Wn.2d 1017 (2005)

Lawrence, Petitioner, v. Brooks et al., Respondents. No. 76299-6.The Supreme Court of Washington. June 1, 2005. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 52743-6-I, September 20, 2004, 123 Wn. App. 1022. Denied.

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ACKERLEY COMMUNICATIONS v. SEATTLE, 92 Wn.2d 905 (1979)

602 P.2d 1177 ACKERLEY COMMUNICATIONS, INC., ET AL, Respondents, v. THE CITY OF SEATTLE, ET AL, Appellants. DIAMOND PARKING, INC., Respondent, v. THE CITY OF SEATTLE, ET AL, Appellants. No. 45281.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. November 21, 1979. [1] Zoning — Affirmative Relief — Exhaustion of Administrative Remedies — Necessity. Prior to commencing […]

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THOMPSON v. WEIMER, 1 Wn.2d 145 (1939)

95 P.2d 772 CLARENCE C. THOMPSON et al., Respondents, v. CLARENCE R. WEIMER, as Executor, Appellant.[1] No. 27425.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. November 1, 1939. [1] Reported in 95 P.2d 772. [1] APPEAL AND ERROR — RIGHT TO APPEAL — PERSONS AGGRIEVED — EXECUTORS. The rule that an executor or administrator can not […]

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STATE v. MAROHL, 170 Wn.2d 691 (2010)

246 P.3d 177 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. JAMES MICHAEL MAROHL, Petitioner. No. 83570-5.The Supreme Court of Washington.Argued September 21, 2010. Decided December 30, 2010. Page 692 [EDITORS’ NOTE: THIS PAGE CONTAINS HEADNOTES. HEADNOTES ARE NOT AN OFFICIAL PRODUCT OF THE COURT, THEREFORE THEY ARE NOT DISPLAYED.] Page 693 [EDITORS’ NOTE: THIS PAGE CONTAINS […]

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STATE v. ROBERTS, 168 Wn.2d 1042 (2010)

State, Respondent, v. Roberts, Petitioner. No. 84242-6.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. 62719-8-I, December 21, 2009, 153 Wn. App. 1036. Denied.

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MOODY v. PACIFIC STEAMSHIP CO., 174 Wn. 256 (1933)

24 P.2d 609 C.S. MOODY, as Supervisor of Banking, Appellant, v. PACIFIC STEAMSHIP COMPANY, Respondent. No. 24044. Department Two.The Supreme Court of Washington. August 24, 1933. [1] CORPORATIONS (189-1) — MORTGAGES (85) — CORPORATE BONDS — RIGHTS OF HOLDERS — RIGHT TO MAINTAIN ACTION ON INDEBTEDNESS SECURED — TRUSTEE FOR BONDHOLDERS. Individual holders of mortgage […]

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POSTON v. MATHERS, 77 Wn.2d 329 (1969)

462 P.2d 222 HENRY F. POSTON, SR., et al., Appellants, v. THOMAS F. MATHERS et al., Respondents.[*] No. 39895.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. December 4, 1969. [*] Reported in 462 P.2d 222. [1] Negligence — Contributory Negligence — As a Matter of Law. Before a trial court can remove the issue of contributory […]

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HALFERTY CO. v. KING COUNTY, 30 Wn.2d 561 (1948)

192 P.2d 736 G.P. HALFERTY COMPANY, Appellant, v. KING COUNTY et al., Respondents.[1] No. 30105.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. April 16, 1948. [1] Reported in 192 P.2d 736. [1] TAXATION — EXEMPTIONS — STATUTORY PROVISIONS — GOODS STORED FOR SHIPMENT. The purpose of chapters 66 and 67, Laws of 1939, relating to exemption […]

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IN RE SNYDER v. MAXWELL, 66 Wn.2d 115 (1965)

401 P.2d 349 In the Matter of the Application for a Writ of Habeas Corpus of PAUL E. SNYDER, Appellant, v. ROGER F. MAXWELL, as Superintendent of the State Reformatory, Respondent.[*] No. 37728.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. April 22, 1965. [*] Reported in 401 P.2d 349. [1] Criminal Law — Right to Counsel […]

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SPIECKER v. FIRST NATIONAL BANK, 134 Wn. 280 (1925)

235 P. 822 GUST SPIECKER et al., Respondents, v. FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF ODESSA et al., Appellants. No. 18945. Department Two.The Supreme Court of Washington. May 6, 1925. FRAUDULENT CONVEYANCES (40) — RETENTION OF POSSESSION — GROWING CROPS — RECORDING BILL OF SALE — STATUTES. Where the owner of land employs another to farm the […]

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McDONALD v. CAMAS PRAIRIE R. CO., 180 Wn. 555 (1935)

38 P.2d 515 DANIEL R. McDONALD, Appellant, v. CAMAS PRAIRIE RAILROAD COMPANY, Respondent. No. 25236. Department One.The Supreme Court of Washington. February 5, 1935. [1] ACTION (14) — CONTRACT OR TORT — NEGLIGENCE OR BREACH OF CONTRACT. The gravamen of an action by an injured workman for failure of a railroad company’s physician to properly […]

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HUBBARD v. SPOKANE COUNTY, 146 Wn.2d 699 (2002)

50 P.3d 602 WALLIS D. HUBBARD, Petitioner, v. SPOKANE COUNTY, STEVE HASSON, PHIL HARRIS, and JAMES MANSON, Respondent. No. 70975-1.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc.Oral Argument Date: January 15, 2002. Filed: July 18, 2002. Page 700 [EDITORS’ NOTE: THIS PAGE CONTAINS HEADNOTES. HEADNOTES ARE NOT AN OFFICIAL PRODUCT OF THE COURT, THEREFORE THEY ARE […]

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GAUNT v. ALASKA STEAMSHIP CO., 57 Wn.2d 847 (1961)

360 P.2d 354 WILLIAM THOMAS GAUNT, Appellant, v. THE ALASKA STEAMSHIP COMPANY, Respondent.[1] No. 35341.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. March 17, 1961. [1] Reported in 360 P.2d 354. [1] SEAMEN — NEGLIGENCE — ACTIONS — ISSUES TO BE PROVED — AFFIRMATIVE DEFENSES — FAILURE TO PROVE PRIMARY NEGLIGENCE. In an action for personal […]

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LALLAS v. SKAGIT COUNTY, 167 Wn.2d 861 (2009)

225 P.3d 910 JOHN T. LALLAS ET AL., Respondents, v. SKAGIT COUNTY ET AL., Petitioners. No. 81672-7.The Supreme Court of Washington.Argued October 20, 2009. Decided December 31, 2009. Page 862 Appeal from the Superior Court, Snohomish County, No. 05-2-08892-1, Kenneth L. Cowsert, J. Richard A. Weyrich, Prosecuting Attorney, an Paul H. Reilly, Deputy, for petitioners. […]

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STATE v. TILTON, 149 Wn.2d 775 (2003)

72 P.3d 735 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. NATHANIEL E. TILTON, Petitioner. No. 72688-4.The Supreme Court of Washington.Argued February 11, 2003. Decided July 10, 2003. Page 776 [EDITORS’ NOTE: THIS PAGE CONTAINS HEADNOTES. HEADNOTES ARE NOT AN OFFICIAL PRODUCT OF THE COURT, THEREFORE THEY ARE NOT DISPLAYED.] Page 777 Nathaniel E. Tilton, pro se. […]

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STATE v. STEIN, 144 Wn.2d 236 (2001)

27 P.3d 184 STATE OF WASHINGTON, Petitioner, v. JOHN KENNETH STEIN Respondent. No. 68112-1.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc.Argued February 1, 2001. Decided July 12, 2001. Page 237 Arthur D. Curtis, Prosecuting Attorney, and Dennis M. Hunter, Deputy, for petitioner. Jack Stein, pro se. James E. Lobsenz (of Carney, Badley, Smith Spellman), for respondent. […]

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McGILLIVRAY v. NIELSON, 30 Wn.2d 589 (1948)

192 P.2d 369 D.J. McGILLIVRAY, Respondent, v. ALBERT L. NIELSON et al., Appellants.[1] No. 30423.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. April 22, 1948. [1] Reported in 192 P.2d 369. [1] BROKERS — EMPLOYMENT AND AUTHORITY — TERMINATION OF AGENCY. An exclusive listing agreement for a specified period was not terminated by a letter from […]

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MARRIAGE OF JENNINGS, 138 Wn.2d 612 (1999)

980 P.2d 1248 In re Marriage of KAREN RAE JENNINGS, Petitioner, and MICHAEL KEVIN JENNINGS, Respondent. No. 67094-3.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc.Argued May 18, 1999. Decided July 29, 1999. Page 613 Forrest L. Wagner, for petitioner. Jerome L. Buzzard, for respondent. [As amended by order of the Supreme Court October 5, 1999.] SMITH, […]

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STATE v. SPENCER, 162 Wn.2d 1005 (2007)

175 P.3d 1094 State, Respondent, v. Spencer, Petitioner. No. 79816-8.The Supreme Court of Washington. December 5, 2007. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 24715-5-III, January 16, 2007, 136 Wn. App. 1042. Dispositions of Petitions for Review and Selected Motions for Discretionary Review. Denied. Page 1006

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STATE v. JONES, 150 Wn.2d 1003 (2003)

State, Respondent, v. Jones, Petitioner. No. 73724-0.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. September 30, 2003. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 48224-6-I, November 4, 2002, 114 Wn. App. 1022. Denied.

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HUMPHREYS v. SEATTLE, 152 Wn. 339 (1929)

277 P. 834 ELLA V. HUMPHREYS et al., Respondents, v. THE CITY OF SEATTLE, Appellant. No. 21487. Department Two.The Supreme Court of Washington. May 27, 1929. [1] CARRIERS (70, 89) — PASSENGERS — PERSONAL INJURIES — DEGREE OF CARE — INSTRUCTIONS. It is reversible error to instruct that a street car company owed its passengers […]

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DAVENPORT v. TAYLOR, 50 Wn.2d 370 (1957)

311 P.2d 990 J.R. DAVENPORT, Appellant, v. LESLIE TAYLOR, Respondent and Cross-appellant.[1] No. 33665.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. May 31, 1957. [1] Reported in 311 P.2d 990. [1] NEW TRIAL — GROUNDS — NEWLY DISCOVERED EVIDENCE — DISCRETION OF COURT. A motion for new trial involving a question of newly discovered evidence is […]

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DIOGUARDI v. HADDOW, 167 Wn. 62 (1932)

8 P.2d 978 L. DIOGUARDI, Appellant, v. ROBERT HADDOW, JR., et al., Respondents. No. 23518. Department Two.The Supreme Court of Washington. March 4, 1932. [1] EVIDENCE (176) — PAROL EVIDENCE AFFECTING WRITINGS — PATENT AMBIGUITY. Parol evidence that a certain clause in printed specifications submitted to a contractor had the word “out” written across its […]

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STATE v. WARD, 135 Wn.2d 1007 (1998)

959 P.2d 126 State, Respondent, v. Ward, Petitioner. No. 66290-8.The Supreme Court of Washington. June 3, 1998. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 15675-3-III, September 19, 1997. Denied June 3, 1998.

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STATE v. SMITH, 136 Wn.2d 1032 (1998)

972 P.2d 467 State, Respondent, v. Smith, Petitioner. No. 66964-3.The Supreme Court of Washington. Denied December 2, 1998. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 40182-3-I, March 2, 1998.

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STATE v. BRAA, 131 Wn.2d 1017 (1997)

State, Respondent, v. Braa, Petitioner. No. 64869-7.The Supreme Court of Washington. April 2, 1997. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, July 22, 1996, 82 Wn. App. 1039. Denied April 2, 1997.

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PHILLIPS v. HARDGROVE, 161 Wn. 121 (1931)

296 P. 559 WALTER PHILLIPS, Respondent, v. O.O. HARDGROVE et al., Appellants, CARL MATTSON, Defendant. No. 22615. Department One.The Supreme Court of Washington. March 3, 1931. [1] CARRIERS (70) — SCHOOL DISTRICTS (29-1) — TORTS — DEGREE OF CARE. A school district operating a bus for conveying children to and from school acts as a […]

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STATE v. BLACK, 133 Wn.2d 1032 (1998)

950 P.2d 475 State, Respondent, v. Black, Petitioner No. 65831-5.The Supreme Court of Washington. June 23, 1997. Denied January 7, 1998. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, June 23, 1997, 86 Wn. App. 791. Denied January 7, 1998.

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NORRIS v. ANDERSON, 134 Wn. 403 (1925)

235 P. 966 WILLIAM G. NORRIS, Respondent, v. ADOLPH ANDERSON et al., Defendants, SEATTLE MERCHANTS’ ASSOCIATION, Appellant. No. 18851. Department Two.The Supreme Court of Washington. May 12, 1925. FRAUDULENT CONVEYANCES (14, 48) — PROPERTY SUBJECT — SALES IN BULK — VALIDITY OF TRANSACTION BETWEEN PARTIES. Since title to a stock of goods in bulk passes […]

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CROOKS v. GEORGETOWN TRANSFER CO., 133 Wn. 182 (1925)

233 P. 1118 WILLIAM CROOKS, Appellant, v. GEORGETOWN TRANSFER COMPANY, Respondent. No. 18951. Department One.The Supreme Court of Washington. February 25, 1925. APPEAL (11) — NATURE AND GROUNDS — EXISTENCE OF ACTUAL CONTROVERSY. No appeal lies from an order taxing costs. Appeal from an order of the superior court for Pierce county, Clifford, J., entered […]

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STATE v. HULL, 153 Wn.2d 1014 (2005)

State, Respondent, v. Hull, Petitioner. No. 75706-2.The Supreme Court of Washington. February 1, 2005. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 30418-0-II, June 15, 2004, 122 Wn. App. 1002. Denied.

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IN RE BOLIN, 132 Wn. 453 (1925)

232 P. 370 In the Matter of the Disbarment of CHARLES F. BOLIN. No. C.D. 674. En Banc.The Supreme Court of Washington. January 9, 1925. ATTORNEY AND CLIENT (7) — DISBARMENT — GROUNDS — UNPROFESSIONAL CONDUCT. An attorney whose excuses relieve him from the charge of any serious moral delinquency, will not be disbarred, but […]

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STATE v. GLAS, 147 Wn.2d 410 (2002)

54 P.3d 147 STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent v. SEAN TYLER GLAS, Petitioner. STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent v. RICHARD LYNN SORRELLS, Appellant. Nos. 71514-9 c/w 71571-8.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc.Oral Argument Date: June 27, 2002. Filed: September 19, 2002. Page 411 [EDITORS’ NOTE: THIS PAGE CONTAINS HEADNOTES. HEADNOTES ARE NOT AN OFFICIAL PRODUCT OF […]

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BASSE v. KAMHOLZ, 65 Wn.2d 369 (1964)

397 P.2d 420 ARTHUR BASSE et al., Respondents, v. DARIEL LEE KAMHOLZ, Individually and as Executrix, Appellant.[*] No. 37250.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. December 10, 1964. [*] Reported in 397 P.2d 420. [1] Landlord and Tenant — Equity — Rescission — Former Position. When parties mutually rescind a lease, prior to an agreed […]

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SLATTERY v. SEATTLE, 169 Wn. 144 (1932)

13 P.2d 464 JOHN C. SLATTERY et al., Respondents, v. THE CITY OF SEATTLE, Appellant. No. 23736. Department One.The Supreme Court of Washington. August 5, 1932. [1] MUNICIPAL CORPORATIONS (434, 468) — TORTS — DEFECTS IN STREETS — SIDEWALKS — EVIDENCE — NOTICE OF DEFECTS — SUFFICIENCY. A city’s constructive notice that a fence had […]

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PARAMOUNT SECURITIES CO. v. TASKER, 176 Wn. 523 (1934)

29 P.2d 920 PARAMOUNT SECURITIES COMPANY, Appellant, v. J.T. TASKER et al., Respondents. No. 24656. En Banc.The Supreme Court of Washington. March 7, 1934. [1] HOMESTEAD (10) — ACQUISITION AND ESTABLISHMENT — EVIDENCE — SUFFICIENCY. In view of a liberal construction of the homestead laws, the evidence sustains findings of a valid homestead claim where […]

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STATE v. McCOY, 70 Wn.2d 964 (1967)

425 P.2d 874 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. SYLVESTER E. McCOY, Appellant.[*] No. 38851.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. March 31, 1967. [*] Reported in 425 P.2d 874. [1] Criminal Law — Witnesses — Physician-patient Privilege — Criminal Cases. The physician-patient privilege can be invoked in criminal cases. [2] Same — Witnesses — […]

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SCHORZMAN v. BROWN, 64 Wn.2d 398 (1964)

391 P.2d 987 ERVIN SCHORZMAN, Appellant, v. MELVIN BROWN et al., Respondents.[*] No. 36694.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. May 7, 1964. [*] Reported in 391 P.2d 987. [1] Appeal and Error — Trial — Taking Case From Jury — Sufficiency of Evidence. In reviewing a trial court’s action in granting a motion for […]

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IN RE KRAUSE’S ESTATE, 173 Wn. 1 (1933)

21 P.2d 268 In the Matter of the Estate of AUGUSTE KRAUSE, Deceased. CHARLES A. KRAUSE, Appellant, v. W.J. VON MILLER et al., Respondents. No. 24343. Department One.The Supreme Court of Washington. April 21, 1933. [1] WILLS (9) — REQUISITES AND VALIDITY — AGREEMENTS AS TO MUTUAL WILLS — REVOCATION. A provision in a contract […]

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STATE v. McGONIGLE, 142 Wn. 465 (1927)

253 P. 655 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Appellant, v. C.W. McGONIGLE et al., Respondents. No. 20007. Department Two.The Supreme Court of Washington. February 25, 1927. [1] ALIENS (6) — REAL PROPERTY — RESTRICTIONS — CRIMINAL PROSECUTIONS — INFORMATION — SUFFICIENCY. An information charging that alien conspirators desired to own, possess, use and enjoy lands, does […]

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SEATTLE v. ROSS, 77 Wn.2d 797 (1970)

467 P.2d 177 THE CITY OF SEATTLE, Respondent, v. GOVITA L. ROSS, Appellant.[*] No. 40997.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. March 26, 1970. [*] Reported in 467 P.2d 177. [1] Prostitution — Elements — Agraement to Commit Prostitution — Overt Act. An ordinance making it unlawful to offer or agree to commit an act […]

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DISPOSITIONS OF PETITIONS FOR REVIEW[†] , 121 Wn.2d 1020 (1993)

The Supreme Court of Washington. [†] Dispositions of Court of Appeals Commissioner rulings are identified by case names not in italic. State, Respondent, v. Rubins, Petitioner, No. 60132-1. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, October 19, 1992, 67 Wn. App. 1032. Denied April 28, 1993. In re Marriage of Karaca, […]

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STATE v. HEHMAN, 90 Wn.2d 45 (1978)

578 P.2d 527 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. DANIEL LEE HEHMAN, Petitioner. No. 44177.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. May 11, 1978. [1] Automobiles — Arrest — Minor Traffic Violation — Custodial Arrest. When a person is willing to give his written promise to appear in response to a minor traffic violation punishable […]

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DISPOSITIONS OF PETITIONS FOR REVIEW[†] , 115 Wn.2d 1010 (1990)

The Supreme Court of Washington. [†] Dispositions of Court of Appeals Commissioner rulings are identified by case names not in italic. State, Respondent, v. Kidd, Petitioner, No. 57307-7. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, February 26, 1990, 57 Wn. App. 95. Denied September 4, 1990. State, Respondent, v. Barberio, Petitioner, […]

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CITY OF SEATTLE v. HAMMON, 158 Wn.2d 1017 (2006)

City of Seattle, Respondent v. Hammon, Petitioner. City of Seattle, Respondent, v. Courtsal, Petitioner. City of Seattle, Respondent, v. Beyene, Petitioner. City of Seattle, Respondent, v. Bryant, Petitioner. No. 78586-4.The Supreme Court of Washington. December 5, 2006. Petition for review of decisions of the Court of Appeals, Nos. 55461-1-I, 55660-6-I, 55462-0-I, 55519-7-I, and 55595-2-I, February […]

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WENATCHEE DIST. CO-OP. ASS’N v. THOMPSON, 143 Wn. 657 (1927)

255 P. 918 WENATCHEE DISTRICT COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION, Respondent, v. A.J. THOMPSON et al., Appellants. No. 20415. Department One.The Supreme Court of Washington. May 6, 1927. [1] APPEAL (475) — SUBSEQUENT APPEAL — QUESTIONS CONCLUDED. Where a cause was reversed for error in requiring the defendant to elect between affirmative defenses, and remanded with directions to […]

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STATE EX REL. DILLON v. RANKIN, 188 Wn. 588 (1936)

62 P.2d 1356 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, on the Relation of R.L. Dillon et al., Respondents, v. DAVID RANKIN, as Justice of the Peace, Appellant. No. 26279. Department Two.The Supreme Court of Washington. December 15, 1936. [1] JUSTICES OF THE PEACE (9) — JURISDICTION — LOSS OF JURISDICTION BY CONTINUANCE. Where a cause in justice […]

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STATE v. CRONEBERGER, 163 Wn.2d 1032 (2008)

State, Respondent, v. Croneberger, Petitioner. No. 80327-7.The Supreme Court of Washington. May 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. 24788-1-III, May 22, 2007, 138 Wn. App. 1050. Denied.

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STATE v. MAGUIRE, 167 Wn.2d 1022 (2010)

225 P.3d 1011 State, Respondent, v. Maguire, Petitioner. No. 83589-6.The Supreme Court of Washington. Denied January 6, 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. 61096-1-I, July 13, 2009, 151 Wn. App. 1033. Review Order. Denied

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SPOKANE N.W. AUTO FREIGHT v. DEPT. OF P.W., 148 Wn. 61 (1928)

268 P. 138 SPOKANE NORTHWEST AUTO FREIGHT et al., Appellants, v. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS et al., Respondents. No. 21136. Department One.The Supreme Court of Washington. June 8, 1928. [1] CARRIERS (3-2) — REGULATION — CERTIFICATE OF CONVENIENCE — PRIORITY. Certificates of public convenience for auto freight service, between the termini of two routes, may […]

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MORRIS v. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR INDUSTRIES, 179 Wn. 423 (1934)

38 P.2d 395 E.J. MORRIS, Appellant, v. THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRIES, Respondent. No. 25160. Department Two.The Supreme Court of Washington. November 30, 1934. [1] MASTER AND SERVANT (20-1) — WORKMEN’S COMPENSATION — COURSE OF EMPLOYMENT. An injured workman was in the course of his employment where he had been ordered to obtain a […]

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JONES v. MINC, 77 Wn.2d 381 (1969)

462 P.2d 927 WILLIAM H. JONES, as Guardian, Respondent, v. LISA MINC, Appellant.[*] No. 39449.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. December 18, 1969. [*] Reported in 462 P.2d 927. [1] Divorce — Disposition of Property — Discretion of Trial Court. The disposition of separate and community property of divorced parties is a matter for […]

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STATE EX REL. AGEE v. SUP. CT., 58 Wn.2d 838 (1961)

365 P.2d 16 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, on the Relation of Thomas E. Agee et al., Petitioners, v. THE SUPERIOR COURT FOR KING COUNTY, Henry W. Cramer, Judge, Respondent.[*] No. 36078.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. September 28, 1961. [*] Reported in 365 P.2d 16. [1] HIGHWAYS — ESTABLISHMENT — DETERMINATION OF WIDTH — […]

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BORISH v. OLSON, 170 Wn.2d 1024 (2011)

249 P.3d 183 Borish et al., Respondents, v. Olson et al., Respondents, John L. Scott, Inc. et al., Defendants, Russell et al., Petitioners. The Supreme Court of Washington. No. 84885-8. January 10, 2011. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 37596-6-II, May 4, 2010, 155 Wn. App. 892. Denied

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STATE v. FRICKS, 91 Wn.2d 391 (1979)

588 P.2d 1328 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. JOHN RUSSELL FRICKS, Appellant. No. 44911.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. January 4, 1979. [1] Criminal Law — Right To Remain Silent — Comment on Silence — Effect. A defendant’s right to due process is violated when the State elicits testimony in its case in […]

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STATE v. LARSON, 136 Wn.2d 1016 (1998)

966 P.2d 903 State, Respondent, v. Larson, Petitioner. No. 66768-3.The Supreme Court of Washington. September 30, 1998. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 38608-5-I, January 7, 1998. Denied September 30, 1998.

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VAN DYKE v. THOMPSON, 95 Wn.2d 726 (1981)

630 P.2d 420 SALLIE VAN DYKE, Respondent, v. GERALD THOMPSON, as Secretary of the Department of Social and Health Services, ET AL, Appellants. No. 46714-5.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. July 2, 1981. [1] Parent and Child — Stepchildren — Obligation of Noncustodial Stepparent — Statutory Provisions. The provisions of RCW 26.16.205 for support […]

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LEWIS v. BERTERO, 194 Wn. 186 (1938)

77 P.2d 786 ERVIN LEWIS, by Trueman Lewis, His Guardian, Respondent, v. HENRY A. BERTERO et al., Appellants. No. 26872. Department Two.The Supreme Court of Washington. March 28, 1938. [1] AUTOMOBILES — NEGLIGENCE — VIOLATION OF STATUTE — PROXIMATE CAUSE. Where an automobile driver’s violation of a statute in carrying passengers was not the proximate […]

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STATE v. HULET, 159 Wn. 72 (1930)

292 P. 107 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. W.G. HULET, Appellant. No. 22575. Department One.The Supreme Court of Washington. October 15, 1930. [1] INDICTMENT AND INFORMATION (15, 24) — AUTHORITY TO FILE — DEPUTY — VERIFICATION. An information may be made and verified by a deputy prosecuting attorney. [2] INDICTMENT AND INFORMATION (27) — […]

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MOELLER v. GOOD HOPE FARMS, INC., 35 Wn.2d 777 (1950)

215 P.2d 425 ARTHUR F. MOELLER et al., Respondents, v. GOOD HOPE FARMS, INC., et al., Appellants.[1] No. 31225.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. February 27, 1950. [1] Reported in 215 P.2d 425. [1] VENDOR AND PURCHASER — RESCISSION BY VENDOR — AFTER WAIVER OF FORFEITURE PROVISION — NECESSITY FOR NOTICE. The right to […]

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STATE v. ROBERTS, 150 Wn.2d 1021 (2003)

State, Respondent, v. Roberts, Petitioner. No. 74010-1.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. December 2, 2003. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 43741-1-I, February 18, 2003, 115 Wn. App. 650. Denied.

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STATE v. ANDERSON, 170 Wn.2d 1009 (2010)

State, Respondent, v. Anderson, Petitioner. No. 84066-1.The Supreme Court of Washington. July 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. 38453-1-II, December 8, 2009, 153 Wn. App. 1026. Granted

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IN RE PARRISH, 21 Wn.2d 545 (1944)

151 P.2d 988 In the Matter of the Discipline or Disbarment of GRANT L. PARRISH, an Attorney at Law.[1] No. C.D. 2281.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. September 23, 1944. [1] Reported in 151 P.2d 988. [1] ATTORNEY AND CLIENT — DISCIPLINE OF ATTORNEYS — UNPROFESSIONAL CONDUCT. A recommendation of the board of governors […]

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GRANT COUNTY v. BOHNE, 89 Wn.2d 953 (1978)

577 P.2d 138 GRANT COUNTY, Appellant, v. KENNETH L. BOHNE, ET AL, Respondents. No. 44873.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. April 20, 1978. [1] Statutes — Certainty — Test. A statute or ordinance is unconstitutionally vague when it does not satisfy the essential due process requirement of giving fair notice, i.e., permitting a person […]

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IN RE ECLIPSE, 158 Wn.2d 1021 (2006)

In re Marriage of Eclipse. No. 78572-4.The Supreme Court of Washington. December 6, 2006. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 55033-1-I, March 13, 2006, 131 Wn. App. 1061. Dispositions of Petitions for Review and Selected Motions for Discretionary Review. Denied.

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STATE v. WILLIAMS, 165 Wn.2d 1006 (2008)

State, Respondent, v. Williams, Petitioner. No. 81676-0.The Supreme Court of Washington. December 2, 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. 59127-4-I, March 31, 2008, 143 Wn. App. 1046. Denied.

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STATE v. SIMMET, 166 Wn.2d 1013 (2009)

213 P.3d 930 State, Respondent, v. Simmet, Petitioner. No. 82955-1.The Supreme Court of Washington. July 7, 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. 37604-1-II, March 3, 2009, 149 Wn. App. 1011. Denied. Page 1014

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KLITTEN v. AM. SECURITY BK. OF KENNEWICK, 140 Wn. 286 (1926)

248 P. 435 CAROLINE KLITTEN, Appellant, v. AMERICAN SECURITY BANK OF KENNEWICK et al., Respondents. CAROLINE KLITTEN, Appellant, v. AMERICAN SECURITY BANK OF KENNEWICK, et al., Respondents. Nos. 19907, 19908. Department Two.The Supreme Court of Washington. August 25, 1926. [1] CORPORATIONS (128) — OFFICERS AND AGENTS — DEALINGS WITH CORPORATIONS — FRAUD. Findings that a […]

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STATE v. LEZAMA, 165 Wn.2d 1048 (2009)

State, Respondent, v. Lezama, Petitioner. No. 82398-7.The Supreme Court of Washington. April 28, 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. 59948-8-I, September 24, 2008. Denied.

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JOYNER v. SEATTLE, 144 Wn. 641 (1927)

258 P. 479 D.W. JOYNER et al., Respondents, v. THE CITY OF SEATTLE, Appellant. No. 20458. Department Two.The Supreme Court of Washington. August 16, 1927. [1] PLEADING (93) — DEMURRER ORE TENUS. Objection to the sufficiency of an affirmative defense may be raised by demurrer ore tenus at any stage of the proceedings, under Rem. […]

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LANDMARK DEV., INC. v. CITY OF ROY, 138 Wn.2d 561 (1999)

980 P.2d 1234 LANDMARK DEVELOPMENT, INC., a Washington corporation, Petitioner, v. CITY OF ROY, a municipal corporation; CHARLES L. WOLF and JANE DOE WOLF, husband and wife; JAMES ROTONDO and JANE DOE ROTONDO, husband and wife; JOE DEREFIELD and JANE DOE DEREFIELD, husband and wife; REX RACZYKOWSKI and JANE DOE RACZYKOWSKI, husband and wife; JAMES […]

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RAINIER BANK v. BACHMANN, 111 Wn.2d 298 (1988)

757 P.2d 979 RAINIER NATIONAL BANK, Appellant, v. WILLIAM F. BACHMANN, JR., ET AL, Respondents. No. 53286-9.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. July 15, 1988. [1] Secured Transactions — Collateral — “Proceeds” — What Constitutes — Determination. In determining whether an asset is a “proceed” of collateral that is the subject of a security […]

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DISPOSITIONS OF PETITIONS FOR REVIEW, 140 Wn.2d 1012 (2000)

The Supreme Court of Washington. 2000. In re Marriage of Winn. No. 68753-6. Supreme Court of Washington, En Banc. March 24, 2000. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 43369-5-I, July 9, 1999. Denied March 24, 2000. Peterson, et al., Petitioners, v. City of Spokane, Respondent. No. 68785-4. Supreme Court […]

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FOSTER v. FORD MOTOR COMPANY, 139 Wn. 341 (1926)

246 P. 945 E.L. FOSTER, Respondent, v. FORD MOTOR COMPANY, Appellant, T.L. IRWIN et al., Defendants. No. 19550. En Banc.The Supreme Court of Washington. June 17, 1926. [1] NEGLIGENCE (4) — DANGEROUS INSTRUMENTALITIES AND OPERATIONS — MOTOR TRACTOR. The manufacturer of the Fordson tractor, which has a tendency to tip over in case great power […]

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STATE v. LIVELY, 130 Wn.2d 1 (1996)

921 P.2d 1035 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. AMY E. LIVELY, Appellant. No. 60389-8.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc.Argued June 28, 1995. Decided August 29, 1996. Page 2 [EDITORS’ NOTE: THIS PAGE CONTAINS HEADNOTES. HEADNOTES ARE NOT AN OFFICIAL PRODUCT OF THE COURT, THEREFORE THEY ARE NOT DISPLAYED.] Page 3 [EDITORS’ NOTE: THIS […]

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PEOPLES SAVINGS LOAN ASS’N v. SMITH, 174 Wn. 289 (1933)

24 P.2d 644 THE PEOPLES SAVINGS LOAN ASSOCIATION, Respondent, v. ANDREW G. SMITH, Defendant, VERONA INVESTMENT COMPANY et al., Appellants. No. 24558. Department One.The Supreme Court of Washington. August 24, 1933. [1] MORTGAGES (187) — FORECLOSURE — APPOINTMENT OF RECEIVER — GROUNDS — INADEQUATE SECURITY — DELINQUENT TAXES. In an action to foreclose a mortgage […]

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