454 P.2d 832 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. GILBERT DAVID McEVERS, Appellant.[*] No. 40345.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. May 15, 1969. [*] Reported in 454 P.2d 832. [1] Criminal Law — Trial — Time of Trial — Statutory Provisions — Effect. RCW 10.46.010, which provides for the dismissal of an information within […]
Category: Washington Supreme Court Opinions
JOHNSON v. CALIFORNIA-WASH. TIMBER CO., 159 Wn. 214 (1930)
292 P. 418 H.C. JOHNSON, as State Supervisor of Banking, et al., Appellants, v. CALIFORNIA-WASHINGTON TIMBER COMPANY, Respondent. CALIFORNIA-WASHINGTON TIMBER COMPANY, Respondent, v. H.C. JOHNSON, as State Supervisor of Banking, et al., Appellants. No. 22786. Department One.The Supreme Court of Washington. October 30, 1930. [1] ACTION (26) — CONSOLIDATION — ORDER. Where two actions were […]
VIDEO WASH v. CITY OF SPOKANE, 155 Wn.2d 1014 (2005)
122 P.3d 186 World Wide Video of Wash., Inc., Petitioner, v. City of Spokane, Respondent. Barbanti, Petitioner, v. City of Spokane, Respondent. No. 76815-3.The Supreme Court of Washington. October 6, 2005. Petitions for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, Nos. 22092-3-III and 22093-1-III, January 11, 2005, 125 Wn. App. 289. Denied.
IN RE ESTATE OF GOODFELLOW, 160 Wn.2d 1016 (2007)
161 P.3d 1027 In re Estate of Goodfellow. Goodfellow, Petitioner, v. U.S. Bank N.A., as Personal Representative, Respondent. No. 79305-1.The Supreme Court of Washington. June 6, 2007. [EDITOR’S NOTE: This case is unpublished as indicated by the issuing court.] Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 33594-8-II, August 8, 2006, […]
GOODELL v. ITT-FEDERAL SUPPORT, 89 Wn.2d 488 (1978)
573 P.2d 1292 RAYMOND GOODELL, Petitioner, v. ITT-FEDERAL SUPPORT SERVICES, INC., Respondent. No. 44382.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. January 12, 1978. [1] Electricity — Electrical Construction — Regulation — Purpose. RCW 19.29 provides the basic safety rules applicable to all persons and firms using or maintaining any electrical apparatus or construction for the […]
WHEELER v. RENDSLAND, 38 Wn.2d 685 (1951)
231 P.2d 322 CLEVELAND WHEELER, Appellant, v. HARVEY L. RENDSLAND et al., Respondents.[1] No. 31536.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. May 17, 1951. [1] Reported in 231 P.2d 322. [1] APPEAL AND ERROR — REVIEW — FINDINGS. The supreme court will not interfere with findings of fact where the evidence does not clearly preponderate […]
STATE v. SANCHEZ, 168 Wn.2d 1043 (2010)
State, Respondent, v. Sanchez, Petitioner. No. 84142-0.The Supreme Court of Washington. June 4, 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. 27098-0-III, December 17, 2009, 153 Wn. App. 1034. Denied. Page 1
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
O’NEILL v. DUNNING, 132 Wn. 138 (1924)
231 P. 449 JEANETTE O’NEILL, Respondent, v. R.G. DUNNING et al., Appellants. No. 18689. Department Two.The Supreme Court of Washington. December 30, 1924. APPEAL (454) — HARMLESS ERROR — EVIDENCE — FACTS OTHERWISE ESTABLISHED. Error in the admission of evidence in an action tried to the court is harmless where there was other sufficient evidence […]
WALLING v. O’FLYNN, 184 Wn. 708 (1935)
52 P.2d 309 BEN F. WALLING, Respondent, v. E.F. O’FLYNN, Individually and as Administrator, Appellant. No. 25751. Department One.The Supreme Court of Washington. December 7, 1935. Appeal from a judgment of the superior court for King county, Hodge, J., entered February 14, 1935, upon findings in favor of the plaintiff, in an action upon a […]
GEER v. TONNON, 162 Wn.2d 1018 (2008)
178 P.3d 1032 Geer et al., Petitioners, v. Tonnon et al., Respondents. No. 80141-0.The Supreme Court of Washington. February 5, 2008. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 57798-1-I, April 9, 2007, 137 Wn. App. 838. Dispositions of Petitions for Review and Selected Motions for Discretionary Review. Denied.
NELSON v. FAIRFIELD, 40 Wn.2d 496 (1952)
244 P.2d 244 VESTOR C. NELSON, Respondent, v. ED FAIRFIELD et al., Appellants.[1] No. 31913.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. May 8, 1952. [1] Reported in 244 P.2d 244. [1] AUTOMOBILES — LIABILITY FOR INJURIES — ACTIONS — INSTRUCTIONS — INTOXICATION. In an action for personal injuries sustained in an automobile collision, the trial […]
LEGACY ROOFING, INC., v. DEP’T OF LABOR INDUS., 156 Wn.2d 1028 (2006)
133 P.3d 473 Legacy Roofing, Inc., Petitioner, v. Dep’t of Labor Indus., Respondent. No. 77650-4.The Supreme Court of Washington. April 4, 2006. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 31722-2-II, August 9, 2005, 129 Wn. App. 356. Denied
COLELLA v. KING COUNTY, 75 Wn.2d 953 (1969)
451 P.2d 667 TONY COLELLA, Respondent, v. KING COUNTY, Appellant.[*] No. 40358.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. February 27, 1969. [*] Reported in 451 P.2d 667. Appeal from a judgment of the Superior Court for King County, No. 602295, F.A. Walterskirchen, J., entered April 22, 1968 Affirmed. Action for damages. Defendant appeals from a […]
IN RE UNLICENSED PRACTICE OF MED. VETERINARY, 163 Wn.2d 1027 (2008)
In re Unlicensed Practice of Med. Veterinary Med. of Tasker. Tasker, Petitioner, v. State, Respondent. No. 80605-5.The Supreme Court of Washington. April 30, 2008. [EDITOR’S NOTE: This case is unpublished as indicated by the issuing court.] Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 35144-7-II, July 3, 2007, 139 Wn. App. […]
DYAL v. FIRE COMPANIES ETC., INC., 23 Wn.2d 515 (1945)
161 P.2d 321 ROBERT DYAL et al., Appellants, v. FIRE COMPANIES ADJUSTMENT BUREAU, INC., et al., Respondents.[1] No. 29648.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. August 9, 1945. [1] Reported in 161 P.2d 321. [1] DAMAGES — NATURE AND GROUNDS — MEASURE OF DAMAGES. The measure of damages in tort actions is that indemnity which […]
STATE v. HILTON, 143 Wn. 15 (1927)
253 P. 1073 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. ARTHUR HILTON, Appellant. No. 20332. Department Two.The Supreme Court of Washington. March 17, 1927. [1] INTOXICATING LIQUORS (27, 51) — PROPERTIES OF PROHIBITED BEVERAGES — INSTRUCTIONS. Under our statute making beer an intoxicating liquor, in a prosecution for manufacturing beer, it is not necessary to prove […]
DAVIS ESTATE, INC. v. ROCHELLE, 181 Wn. 81 (1935)
42 P.2d 788 JOHN DAVIS ESTATE, INC., Respondent, v. JESSIE ORR ROCHELLE et al., Appellants. No. 25369. Department Two.The Supreme Court of Washington. March 7, 1935. [1] JUDICIAL SALES (4) — MORTGAGES (213) — CONFIRMATION OF SALE — INCREASED BID — DISCRETION. Confirmation of a judicial sale rests largely in the discretion of the trial […]
STATE v. RAY, 166 Wn.2d 1004 (2009)
208 P.3d 1124 State, Respondent, v. Ray, Petitioner. No. 82597-1.The Supreme Court of Washington. June 2, 2009. [EDITOR’S NOTE: This case is unpublished as indicated by the issuing court.] Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 36665-7-II, October 28, 2008, 147 Wn. App. 1013. Denied.
TENNANT v. WHITNEY SONS, 133 Wn. 581 (1925)
234 P. 666 T.L. TENNANT, Respondent, v. F.C. WHITNEY SONS, Appellants. No. 18654. En Banc.The Supreme Court of Washington. April 2, 1925. PARTNERSHIP (16) — RELATION — EVIDENCE — SUFFICIENCY. In an action in tort, a partnership between defendant W. and his sons, as publishers of a newspaper, is not sufficiently established to warrant the […]
JAMES v. BERGER, 37 Wn.2d 261 (1950)
222 P.2d 855 CHAS. JAMES, Respondent, v. GEORGE H. BERGER et al., Appellants.[1] No. 31432.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. October 13, 1950. [1] Reported in 222 P.2d 855. [1] APPEAL AND ERROR — RECORD — STATEMENT OF FACTS — TIME FOR FILING — EFFECT OF FAILURE TO TIMELY FILE. Where a proposed statement […]
SHERRIN v. GEVURTZ, 142 Wn. 128 (1927)
252 P. 683 FRANK SHERRIN et al., Respondents, v. PHILIP GEVURTZ et al., Appellants. No. 20136. Department Two.The Supreme Court of Washington. January 24, 1927. [1] FRAUD (7, 8) — RELIANCE ON REPRESENTATIONS — DUTY TO INVESTIGATE. The purchaser of apartment house furniture and lease has a right to rely upon representations as to the […]
CARTER v. WEOWNA BEACH COM. CORP., 71 Wn.2d 498 (1967)
429 P.2d 201 ROY PERRIN CARTER et al., Appellants, v. WEOWNA BEACH COMMUNITY CORPORATION et al., Respondents.[*] No. 38920.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. June 22, 1967. [*] Reported in 429 P.2d 201. [1] Partition — Sale of Property — Statutory Right — Limitations. The right of a cotenant under RCW 7.52.010 to have […]
PRATT v. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRIES, 152 Wn.2d 1027 (2004)
Pratt, Petitioner, v. Department of Labor and Industries, Respondent. No. 75366-1.The Supreme Court of Washington. November 4, 2004. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 53006-2-I, April 5, 2004. Denied. Page 1028
HUFF v. ROACH, 155 Wn.2d 1023 (2005)
126 P.3d 1279 Huff et al., Petitioners, v. Roach et al., Respondents. No. 76984-2.The Supreme Court of Washington. November 29, 2005. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 22366-3-III, March 18, 2005, 125 Wn. App. 724. Denied.
PARADISE LAKES COUNTRY CLUB v. AHMED, 136 Wn.2d 1026 (1998)
969 P.2d 1064 PARADISE LAKES COUNTRY CLUB, RESPONDENT, v. AHMED, ET AL., PETITIONERS. No. 66905-8.The Supreme Court of Washington. November 12, 1998 Petition for review of a decision of the Supreme Court of Appeals, No. 41675-8-I, February 25, 1998. Denied November 12, 1998.
STATE v. DAWSON, 166 Wn.2d 1010 (2009)
208 P.3d 1125 State, Respondent, v. Dawson, Petitioner. No. 82369-3.The Supreme Court of Washington. June 5, 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. 26360-6-III, September 30, 2008, 146 Wn. App. 1068. Denied.
PORT OF SEATTLE v. FIDELITY DEPOSIT CO., 185 Wn. 247 (1936)
53 P.2d 740 THE PORT OF SEATTLE, Appellant, v. FIDELITY DEPOSIT COMPANY OF MARYLAND, Respondent. No. 25804. Department One.The Supreme Court of Washington. January 20, 1936. [1] PLEADING (162, 208) — MOTION TO SEPARATELY STATE — OBJECTIONS TO RULING — WAIVER — AMENDMENT OF COMPLAINT. Upon the filing of a third amended complaint, error in […]
REDDINGTON v. WASH. NAT. GAS CO., 57 Wn.2d 776 (1961)
359 P.2d 497 T.R. REDDINGTON, Respondent, v. WASHINGTON NATURAL GAS COMPANY, Appellant.[1] No. 35700.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. February 23, 1961. [1] Reported in 359 P.2d 497. [1] DAMAGES — EXCESSIVE DAMAGES — AWARD FOR PAIN AND SUFFERING — RESULT OF PASSION OR PREJUDICE. In an action for personal injuries, a verdict of […]
STATE v. STEARNS, 119 Wn.2d 247 (1992)
830 P.2d 355 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. JAMES COYLE STEARNS, Petitioner. No. 58186-0.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. June 4, 1992. [1] Criminal Law — Review — Issues Not Raised in Trial Court — Instructions — Elements — Terms Used — Constitutional Rights. When an instruction properly informs the jury of the […]
STATE v. INMAN, 135 Wn.2d 1016 (1998)
960 P.2d 939 State, Respondent, v. Inman, Petitioner. No. 66560-5.The Supreme Court of Washington. July 8, 1998. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 15918-3-III, December 24, 1997. Denied July 8, 1998.
AETNA INS. v. KENT, 85 Wn.2d 942 (1975)
540 P.2d 1383 AETNA INSURANCE COMPANY OF HARTFORD, Petitioner, v. RAY J. KENT et al, Respondents. No. 43715.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. October 9, 1975. [1] Insurance — Construction of Policy — Rules of Construction — Purpose. Rules of construction of insurance policies are only tools utilized by the court in determining the […]
CAPILANO TIMBER CO. v. BAHAMAS CUBAN CO., 138 Wn. 668 (1926)
244 P. 968 CAPILANO TIMBER COMPANY, LIMITED, Respondent, v. BAHAMAS CUBAN COMPANY, LIMITED, Appellant. No. 19447. Department Two.The Supreme Court of Washington. April 15, 1926. [1] SALES (6) — PARTIES — PARTICIPATION IN AND RELATION TO TRANSACTION — AGENCY. Findings that a sale of logs was made to the defendant, as principal, and not as […]
STATE v. SMITH, 164 Wn.2d 1016 (2008)
State, Respondent, v. Smith, Petitioner. No. 81346-9.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. 35020-3-II, February 20, 2008, 143 Wn. App. 1010. Review Orders. Denied.
STATE EX REL. BIRD v. SUP. CT., 30 Wn.2d 785 (1948)
194 P.2d 374 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, on the Relation of Jake Bird, Plaintiff, v. THE SUPERIOR COURT FOR PIERCE COUNTY, Respondent.[1] No. 30563.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. May 26, 1948. [1] Reported in 194 P.2d 374. [1] CRIMINAL LAW — APPEAL — PROCEEDINGS IN FORMA PAUPERIS. The constitutional provision under which a […]
PETRICH v. McDONALD, 44 Wn.2d 211 (1954)
266 P.2d 1047 JESSE PETRICH, Respondent, v. HAZEL KIRK McDONALD, Appellant.[1] No. 32429.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. February 15, 1954. [1] Reported in 266 P.2d 1047. [1] MALICIOUS PROSECUTION — CIVIL ACTIONS — NECESSITY OF ARREST OF PERSON OR SEIZURE OF PROPERTY AND SPECIAL INJURY. An action for the malicious prosecution of a […]
STATE v. MILBRADT, 68 Wn.2d 684 (1966)
415 P.2d 2 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. EARLE GUSTAV MILBRADT, Appellant.[*] No. 38253.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. June 2, 1966. [*] Reported in 415 P.2d 2. [1] Criminal Law — Trial — Correction of Error — Inflammatory Statement. A coroner’s testimony, in a prosecution for murder, that the death of the […]
NDIAYE v. EMPLOYMENT SEC. DEP’T., 156 Wn.2d 1033 (2006)
134 P.3d 232 Ndiaye, Petitioner v. Employment Sec. Dep’t, Respondent. No. 77627-0.The Supreme Court of Washington. May 2, 2006. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 54248-6-I, June 20, 2005, 128 Wn. App. 1012. Denied.
GAYLORD v. SCHWARTZ, 46 Wn.2d 315 (1955)
281 P.2d 247 JAMES GAYLORD, by Charles C. Gaylord, his Guardian ad Litem, Appellant, v. A.W. SCHWARTZ et al., Respondents.[1] No. 33067.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. March 17, 1955. [1] Reported in 281 P.2d 247. [1] NEGLIGENCE — ACTIONS — TRIAL — INSTRUCTIONS — UNAVOIDABLE ACCIDENT. An instruction on unavoidable accident is justified […]
LEE v. SIEVERS, 44 Wn.2d 881 (1954)
271 P.2d 699 ALMER L. LEE et al., Appellants, v. HOWARD F. SIEVERS et al., Respondents.[1] No. 32698.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. June 21, 1954. [1] Reported in 271 P.2d 699. [1] APPEAL AND ERROR — REVIEW — QUESTIONS OF FACT — NONSUIT. In reviewing a ruling of the trial court dismissing an […]
VACATION INT’L, LTD. v. BRENDER, 129 Wn.2d 1028 (1996)
922 P.2d 98 Vacation Int’l, Ltd., Petitioner, v. Brender, et al., Respondents. No. 64047-5.The Supreme Court of Washington. September 3, 1996. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, March 26, 1996, 80 Wn. App. 1085. Denied September 3, 1996.
IN RE MEDBURY, 192 Wn. 462 (1937)
73 P.2d 1340 In the Matter of the Petition of RIO E. MEDBURY for a Writ of Habeas Corpus. RIO E. MEDBURY, Appellant, v. WILLIAM A. CONDON, Respondent. No. 26605. En Banc.The Supreme Court of Washington. December 6, 1937. [1] DIVORCE — JURISDICTION — DOMICILE OR RESIDENCE OF PARTIES. Where the evidence sustains findings that […]
STATE EX REL. LACOS v. MAYBURY, 136 Wn. 210 (1925)
239 P. 552 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, on the Relation of Chris Lacos et al., Plaintiffs v. C.R. MAYBURY, as Director of Fisheries and Game, Respondent. No. 19484. Department Two.The Supreme Court of Washington. October 2, 1925. FISH (1) — LICENSE — RIGHTS OF ALIENS — STATUTES — CONSTRUCTION. Although an alien declared his intention […]
HOUSING FINANCE COMM’N v. O’BRIEN, 100 Wn.2d 491 (1983)
671 P.2d 247 THE WASHINGTON STATE HOUSING FINANCE COMMISSION, Petitioner, v. ROBERT S. O’BRIEN, ET AL, Respondents. No. 49739-7.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. October 28, 1983. [1] Constitutional Law — Loan of Money or Credit — Risk of Loss — Factors. The constitutional prohibition against giving or loaning the credit of the State […]
TRADEWELL GROUP, INC. v. CITY OF SEATTLE, 136 Wn.2d 1001 (1998)
966 P.2d 902 Tradewell Group, Inc., et al., Petitioners, v. City of Seattle, et al., Respondents. No. 66653-9.The Supreme Court of Washington. September 2, 1998. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, February 9, 1998, 89 Wn. App. 1011. Granted September 2, 1998.
DISPOSITIONS OF PETITIONS FOR REVIEW, 139 Wn.2d 1021 (1999)
The Supreme Court of Washington. 1999 Hanson, et al., Respondents, v. Estell, et al., Petitioners, No. 68445-6. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, May 11, 1999, 95 Wn. App. 642. Petition granted and case remanded to the Court of Appeals January 6, 2000. State, Respondent, v. Jaime, Petitioner, No. 68406-5. […]
MILLER v. MORGAN, 182 Wn. 254 (1935)
46 P.2d 732 KARL MILLER, a Minor, by Michael Miller, his Guardian ad Litem, Appellant, v. EDDIE R. MORGAN et al., Respondents. No. 25644. Department One.The Supreme Court of Washington. June 19, 1935. [1] AUTOMOBILES — LIABILITY FOR INJURIES — EVIDENCE — SUFFICIENCY. In a case tried to the court, judgment for the defendant is […]
STATE v. ORMAN, 165 Wn.2d 1020 (2009)
State, Respondent, v. Orman, Petitioner. No. 81715-4.The Supreme Court of Washington. February 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. 25933-1-III, May 6, 2008, 144 Wn. App. 1028. Denied.
IN RE INGRAM, 102 Wn.2d 827 (1984)
689 P.2d 1363 In the Matter of the Guardianship of OPAL INGRAM, SHARON M. CARBERRY, as Guardian ad Litem, Appellant, JAMES L. BREECE, as Guardian, Respondent. No. 50752-0.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. November 1, 1984. [1] Medical Treatment — Compulsory Curative Treatment — Incompetent Patient — Exercise of Right. An incompetent’s personal right […]
DISPOSITIONS OF PETITIONS FOR REVIEW, 97 Wn.2d 1006 (1982)
The Supreme Court of Washington. State, Respondent, v. Versolenko, Petitioner, No. 48428-7. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, January 13, 1982, 30 Wn. App. 1063. Denied March 12, 1982. State, Respondent, v. Cherry, Petitioner, No. 48430-9. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, January 14, 1982, […]
FISHER PROPERTIES v. ARDEN-MAYFAIR, 115 Wn.2d 364 (1990)
798 P.2d 799 FISHER PROPERTIES, INC., Respondent, v. ARDEN-MAYFAIR, INC., Appellant. Nos. 55135-9, 55845-1.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. October 18, 1990. [1] Landlord and Tenant — Repair Obligation — Breach — Damages — Measure of Damages. The measure of damages for a lessee’s failure to return the leased premises to a prescribed condition […]
STATE v. DODD, 193 Wn. 26 (1937)
74 P.2d 497 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. JOSEPH P. DODD, Appellant. No. 26810. Department Two.The Supreme Court of Washington. December 27, 1937. [1] CRIMINAL LAW — TIME OF TRIAL AND CONTINUANCE — DISCRETION OF COURT. Prejudicial error can not be assigned on the denial of a continuance for further time for preparation of […]
DEVEREAUX v. ANDERSON, 146 Wn. 657 (1928)
264 P. 423 JOSEPH DEVEREAUX, as Administrator of the Estate of Lillian Devereaux, Deceased, Respondent, v. JOSIE ANDERSON et al., Appellants. No. 20878. Department One.The Supreme Court of Washington. February 27, 1928. [1] DESCENT AND DISTRIBUTION (12) — TITLE OF HEIRS. Upon the death of the ancestor, his personal property vests in the heirs subject […]
MARK v. BAUER, 156 Wn.2d 1026 (2006)
132 P.3d 1094 Mark, Petitioner, v. Bauer, Respondent. No. 77511-7.The Supreme Court of Washington. April 4, 2006. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 55369-1-I, June 20, 2005, 128 Wn. App. 1012. Denied.
STATE EX REL. SUTTON v. HARTLEY, 171 Wn. 607 (1933)
18 P.2d 840 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, on the Relation of W.J. Sutton et al., Respondents, v. ROLAND H. HARTLEY, Appellant. No. 24160. Department Two.The Supreme Court of Washington. February 6, 1933. [1] APPEAL AND ERROR (103) — RIGHT TO APPEAL — CESSATION OF CONTROVERSY — EXPIRATION OF TERM OF OFFICE. An appeal in mandamus […]
STATE EX REL. O’BRIEN v. BRINKER, 169 Wn. 79 (1932)
13 P.2d 63 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, on the Relation of Michael O’Brien et al., Plaintiff, v. OTIS W. BRINKER, Judge of the Superior Court for King County, et al., Respondents. No. 23772. Department One.The Supreme Court of Washington. July 27, 1932. [1] EMINENT DOMAIN (158) — PROCEEDINGS TO TAKE PROPERTY — REVIEW ON CERTIORARI […]
TACOMA v. SCOFIELD, 138 Wn. 162 (1926)
244 P. 257 THE CITY OF TACOMA, Respondent, v. AUSTIN W. SCOFIELD, Appellant. No. 19478. Department Two.The Supreme Court of Washington. March 25, 1926. [1] MUNICIPAL CORPORATIONS (445) — LIABILITIES OF ABUTTING OWNERS — SIDEWALKS BUILT BY PRIVATE PERSONS. The mere ownership of abutting property does not make the owner liable for personal injuries sustained […]
IN RE DAVIS, 168 Wn.2d 1043 (2010)
In re Pers. Restraint of Davis. No. 83594-2.The Supreme Court of Washington. June 4, 2010. [EDITOR’S NOTE: This case is unpublished as indicated by the issuing court.] Motion for discretionary review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 35706-2-II, July 21, 2009, 151 Wn. App. 331. Denied.
CRANDALL ENG. CO. v. WINSLOW MARINE ETC. CO., 188 Wn. 1 (1936)
61 P.2d 136 CRANDALL ENGINEERING COMPANY, Appellant, v. WINSLOW MARINE RAILWAY SHIPBUILDING COMPANY, Respondent. No. 26116. Department One.The Supreme Court of Washington. October 1, 1936. [1] SALES (37, 100) — CONSTRUCTION OF CONTRACT — CONDITIONS DISTINGUISHED — SUSPENSORY OR PROMISSORY CONDITIONS. Under § 11 of the uniform sales act (Rem. Rev. Stat., § 5836-11), respecting […]
BROZE v. RANDALL, 73 Wn.2d 541 (1968)
439 P.2d 406 VINCENT J. BROZE, Respondent, v. RONALD RANDALL et al., Appellants.[*] No. 37810.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. April 4, 1968. [*] Reported in 439 P.2d 406. [1] Automobiles — Right of Way — Step Hill — Effect. The duty of a driver at an uncontrolled intersection to yield the right of […]
STATE v. BEVERLY, 156 Wn.2d 1030 (2006)
133 P.3d 473 State, Respondent, v. Beverly, Petitioner. No. 77662-8.The Supreme Court of Washington. April 4, 2006. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 31781-8-II, August 5, 2005. Denied
GREATER HARBOR 2000 v. SEATTLE, 132 Wn.2d 267 (1997)
937 P.2d 1082 GREATER HARBOR 2000, ET AL., Appellants, v. THE CITY OF SEATTLE, ET AL., Respondents. No. 63644-3.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc.Argued November 19, 1996. Decided June 5, 1997. JOHNSON, J., DURHAM, C.J., and TALMADGE, J., concur in the result by separate opinion; MADSEN and Guy, JJ., dissent in part by separate […]
DISPOSITIONS OF PETITIONS FOR REVIEW, 98 Wn.2d 1017 (1982)
The Supreme Court of Washington. Stouffer, Petitioner, v. Western Cas. Sur. Co., Respondent, No. 49248-4. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, October 27, 1982, 33 Wn. App. 1014. Denied January 21, 1983. State, Respondent, v. White Eagle, Petitioner, No. 49227-1. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of […]
PROLL v. MORRIS, 85 Wn.2d 274 (1975)
534 P.2d 569 In the Matter of the Application for a Writ of Habeas Corpus of JOHN A. PROLL, Petitioner, v. CHARLES R. MORRIS, as Secretary of the Department of Social and Health Services, Respondent. No. 43318.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. April 24, 1975. [1] Homicide — Murder — Punishment — Felony Murder. […]
NORCO CONSTRUCTION v. KING COUNTY, 97 Wn.2d 680 (1982)
649 P.2d 103 NORCO CONSTRUCTION, INC., Respondent, v. KING COUNTY, ET AL, Petitioners. No. 48040-1.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. July 29, 1982. [1] Zoning — Source of Authority — Validity — In General. The power to zone arises from the local governmental body’s police power. To be valid, an exercise of zoning power […]
STATE v. ASHBY, 77 Wn.2d 33 (1969)
459 P.2d 403 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. GILBERT ASHBY, Appellant.[*] No. 40302.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. October 2, 1969. [*] Reported in 459 P.2d 403. [1] Larceny — Receipt of Stolen Goods — Constructive Possession. Intentional control over the goods by the receiver, whether by constructive or actual possession, is sufficient […]
STATE v. WILLIAMS, 64 Wn.2d 842 (1964)
394 P.2d 693 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. MARTIN L. WILLIAMS et al., Petitioners.[*] No. 37369.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. August 6, 1964. [*] Reported in 394 P.2d 693. [1] New Trial — Review — Grounds Considered. In reviewing an order granting a new trial, the Supreme Court may consider all grounds […]
STATE v. TINGDALE, 117 Wn.2d 595 (1991)
817 P.2d 850 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. SUSAN A. TINGDALE, Petitioner. No. 57653-0.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. October 17, 1991. [1] Constitutional Law — Appeal — Review — Constitutional Issues — Avoidance. An appellate court will not decide a constitutional issue when the case can be decided on other grounds. [2] […]
REMLINGER v. GRANGE STORE, 27 Wn.2d 960 (1947)
VIRGIL REMLINGER et al., Respondents, v. THE GRANGE STORE, Appellant.[1] No. 30116.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. February 11, 1947. Motion filed in the supreme court November 25, 1946, to strike the appellant’s statement of facts. Granted. Powell Ostrander, for appellant. Carl W. Bordsen and Rummens Griffin, for respondent. PER CURIAM. This cause is […]
ELECTRICAL WORKERS LOCAL 112 v. BRAY, 112 Wn.2d 253 (1989)
770 P.2d 634 LOCAL 112, INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF ELECTRICAL WORKERS, AFL-CIO, Petitioner, v. VICTOR BRAY, ET AL, Respondents. No. 55257-6.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. April 6, 1989. [1] Labor Relations — Union Membership — Nature of Relationship. The constitution of a labor union and the rules adopted pursuant to the constitution establish a […]
AK MEDIA/NW v. CITY OF ISSAQUAH, 150 Wn.2d 1014 (2003)
AK Media/NW, Petitioner, v. City of Issaquah, Respondent. No. 73897-1.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. November 4, 2003. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 50376-6-I, February 18, 2003, 115 Wn. App. 1044. Denied. Page 1015
JOHNSON v. S.L. SAVIDGE, INC., 43 Wn.2d 273 (1953)
260 P.2d 1088 ANNA JOHNSON, Appellant, v. S.L. SAVIDGE, INC., et al., Respondents.[1] No. 32395.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. September 17, 1953. [1] Reported in 260 P.2d 1088. [1] CONTRACTS — CONSIDERATION — FORBEARANCE. Forbearance to prosecute a valid claim or assert a legal right constitutes sufficient consideration for a contract; and it […]
NORTHEND CINEMA v. SEATTLE, 90 Wn.2d 709 (1978)
585 P.2d 1153 NORTHEND CINEMA, INC., ET AL, Appellants, v. THE CITY OF SEATTLE, Respondent. No. 45156.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. October 19, 1978. [1] Constitutional Law — Construction — Similar State and Federal Provisions. As a general rule, provisions of the state constitution should be given the same interpretation that the United […]
DALTON v. STATE, 158 Wn.2d 1003 (2006)
Dalton, Individually and as Personal Representative, et al., Petitioners, v. State et al., Defendants, Ambroson et al., Respondents. No. 78207-5.The Supreme Court of Washington. October 10, 2006. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 22530-5-III, August 25, 2005, 130 Wn. App. 653. Dispositions of Petitions for Review and Selected Motions […]
DISPOSITIONS OF PETITIONS FOR REVIEW, 91 Wn.2d 1005 (1978)
The Supreme Court of Washington. State, Respondent, v. Strand, Petitioner, No. 45733. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, June 22, 1978, 20 Wn. App. 768. Denied December 1, 1978. State, Respondent, v. Van Court, Petitioner, No. 45731. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, May 15, […]
DEGRUGILLIER v. DEPT. LABOR INDUSTRIES, 166 Wn. 579 (1932)
7 P.2d 616 INGA DEGRUGILLIER, Appellant, v. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRIES, Respondent. No. 23243. Department Two.The Supreme Court of Washington. February 9, 1932. [1] MASTER AND SERVANT (20-1) — WORKMEN’S COMPENSATION — COURSE OF EMPLOYMENT — VOLUNTARY ACTS. The salvage of a log that had been floating for a day or so, which was […]
PRINCE v. CHEHALIS SAV. LOAN ASS’N, 186 Wn. 372 (1936)
58 P.2d 290 C.E. PRINCE et al., Respondents, v. CHEHALIS SAVINGS LOAN ASSOCIATION, Appellant. No. 25997. Department Two.The Supreme Court of Washington. June 2, 1936. [1] NEGLIGENCE (3) — ACTS CONSTITUTING — CREATION OF FIRE HAZARD. Evidence as to the origin of a fire is not an element necessary to a recovery, where a vacant […]
DISPOSITIONS OF PETITIONS FOR REVIEW, 130 Wn.2d 1023 (1996)
The Supreme Court of Washington. Seatoma Convalescent Ctr., Petitioner, v. Department of Social Health Servs., Respondent. Colby Manor, Inc., et al., Petitioners, v. Department of Social Health Servs., Respondent . Branch Villa Health Care Ctr., et al., Petitioners, v. Department of Social Health Servs., Respondent. KLR Assocs., Inc., et al., Petitioners, v. Department of Social […]
BUCHANAN v. SIMPLOT FEEDERS LTD., 134 Wn.2d 673 (1998)
952 P.2d 610 CERTIFICATION FROM THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF WASHINGTON IN RANDY BUCHANAN, ET AL., Plaintiffs, v. SIMPLOT FEEDERS LTD. PARTNERSHIP, ET AL., Defendants. No. 65298-8.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc.October 21, 1997. March 19, 1998. Page 674 MADSEN, J., concurs in the result only; ALEXANDER and JOHNSON, […]
IN RE PARENTAGE OF CALCATERRA, 149 Wn.2d 1015 (2003)
In re Parentage of Calcaterra, Respondent. Calcaterra, Respondent, v. Manfra, Petitioner. No. 73303-1.The Supreme Court of Washington. May 28, 2003. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 49066-4-I, October 28, 2002, 114 Wn. App. 127. Denied May 28, 2003.
STATE EX REL. ALLIED ETC. v. SUP’R CT., 44 Wn.2d 39 (1953)
265 P.2d 261 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, on the Relation of Allied Building Credits, Inc., Plaintiff, v. THE SUPERIOR COURT FOR KING COUNTY, Howard M. Findley, Judge, Respondent.[1] No. 32684.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. December 31, 1953. [1] Reported in 265 P.2d 261. [1] JUDGMENT — BY DEFAULT — REQUISITES AND VALIDITY — […]
BURCH v. NICKELS, 149 Wn.2d 1016 (2003)
Burch, Petitioner, v. Nickels, Respondent. No. 73292-2.The Supreme Court of Washington. May 28, 2003. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 47444-8-I, October 15, 2002. Denied May 28, 2003.
CORNELIO v. PREMIER PAC. SEAFOODS, INC., 156 Wn.2d 1023 (2006)
132 P.3d 735 Cornelio et al., Respondents, v. Premier Pac. Seafoods, Inc. et al., Petitioners. No. 77569-9.The Supreme Court of Washington. March 8, 2006. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 54445-4-I, May 23, 2005, 127 Wn. App. 1037. Denied.
BRENNER v. BRENNER OYSTER CO., 48 Wn.2d 264 (1956)
292 P.2d 1052 ANNIE BRENNER, Respondent, v. THE J.J. BRENNER OYSTER COMPANY, Appellant. THE J.J. BRENNER OYSTER COMPANY, Appellant, v. JOHN W. SHUGARTS et al., Respondents.[1] No. 33321.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. February 2, 1956. Petition for rehearing granted June 5, 1956. [1] Reported in 292 P.2d 1052. [1] DEEDS — CONSTRUCTION AND […]
EVERETT v. LAY, 161 Wn.2d 1012 (2007)
166 P.3d 1217 Everett, Petitioner, v. Lay, Respondent. Bell Consumers, Inc., Petitioner, v. Lay, Respondent. No. 79586-0.The Supreme Court of Washington. September 6, 2007. [EDITOR’S NOTE: This case is unpublished as indicated by the issuing court.] Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, Nos. 32682-5-II and 33162-4-II, August 8, 2006, 134 […]
DISPOSITIONS OF PETITIONS FOR REVIEW, 101 Wn.2d 1001 (1983)
The Supreme Court of Washington. State, Respondent, v. Hicks, Petitioner, No. 50211-1. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, December 14, 1983, 36 Wn. App. 244. Granted February 17, 1984. Allison, Respondent, v. Boondock’s, Sundecker’s Greenthumb’s, Inc., Petitioner, No. 50225-1. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, […]
STATE v. STOCKHOLD, 168 Wn.2d 1028 (2010)
State, Respondent, v. Stockhold, Petitioner. No. 83933-6.The Supreme Court of Washington. April 27, 2010. [EDITOR’S NOTE: This case is unpublished as indicated by the issuing court.] Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 38207-5-II, October 6, 2009, 152 Wn. App. 1037. Denied.
IN RE POWELL, 191 Wn. 152 (1937)
70 P.2d 778 In the Matter of the Application of FRED POWELL et al. for a Writ of Habeas Corpus. No. 26543. Department Two.The Supreme Court of Washington. August 9, 1937. [1] HABEAS CORPUS — GROUNDS FOR RELIEF — ADMISSION TO BAIL. A person released from imprisonment on bail is not entitled to a writ […]
STATE v. MILLER, 154 Wn.2d 1019 (2005)
State, Respondent, v. Miller, Petitioner. No. 76156-6.The Supreme Court of Washington. June 2, 2005. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 51307-9-I, August 30, 2004, 123 Wn. App. 92. Granted.
WENDELL v. BROWN, 142 Wn. 391 (1927)
253 P. 452 ALBION M. WENDELL, Appellant, v. NEIL BROWN, Respondent. No. 20106. Department Two.The Supreme Court of Washington. February 18, 1927. [1] HUSBAND AND WIFE (120) — ALIENATION OF AFFECTIONS — EVIDENCE — ADMISSIBILITY. In an action for alienation of a wife’s affections, the exclusion of evidence offered as to the state of the […]
KREMMEL v. SCHNAUFER, 4 Wn.2d 242 (1940)
103 P.2d 38 B.C. KREMMEL, Respondent, v. MAGDALENE F. SCHNAUFER, as Executrix, Appellant.[1] No. 27736.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. June 5, 1940. [1] Reported in 103 P.2d 38. [1] APPEAL AND ERROR — REVIEW — FINDINGS. The rule that the findings of the trial court upon conflicting evidence will not lightly be disturbed […]
STATE v. LADSON, 138 Wn.2d 343 (1999)
979 P.2d 833 STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. THOMAS L. LADSON, Petitioner. No. 65801-3.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc.Argued May 20, 1999. Decided July 1, 1999. Page 344 [EDITORS’ NOTE: THIS PAGE CONTAINS HEADNOTES. HEADNOTES ARE NOT AN OFFICIAL PRODUCT OF THE COURT, THEREFORE THEY ARE NOT DISPLAYED.] Page 345 Daniel J. Rodriguez, Bauer […]
BOONSTRA v. STEVENS-NORTON, INC., 64 Wn.2d 621 (1964)
393 P.2d 287 PETER BOONSTRA, Respondent, v. STEVENS-NORTON, INC., Appellant.[*] No. 37218.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. June 18, 1964. [*] Reported in 393 P.2d 287. [1] Fraud — Brokers — Deception — Concealment. A broker’s concealment of material facts from a customer, which he was bound in good faith to disclose, is equivalent […]
STATE v. HARVILLE, 84 Wn.2d 496 (1974)
527 P.2d 479 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. JOHN B. HARVILLE, Petitioner, SUPERIOR COURT FOR FRANKLIN COUNTY, Respondent. No. 43175.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. October 24, 1974. Review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, January 25, 1974, 10 Wn. App. 498. Affirmed. The Court of Appeals denied an application for […]
IN RE KERCKHOF’S ESTATE, 13 Wn.2d 469 (1942)
125 P.2d 284 In the Matter of the Estate of LOTHAIRE KERCKHOF, Deceased. LOUIS KERCKHOF, Appellant, v. JOHN HORRIGAN, as Guardian ad Litem, et al., Respondents.[1] No. 28331.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. May 8, 1942. [1] Reported in 125 P.2d 284. [1] WILLS — REVOCATION AND REVIVAL — DEPENDENT RELATIVE REVOCATION. Under the […]
STATE v. WATKINS, 161 Wn.2d 1028 (2007)
172 P.3d 360 State, Respondent, v. Watkins, Petitioner. No. 79729-3.The Supreme Court of Washington. November 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. 56507-9-I, December 18, 2006, 136 Wn. App. 240. Denied.
DISPOSITIONS OF PETITIONS FOR REVIEW, 87 Wn.2d 1003 (1976)
The Supreme Court of Washington. State Farm Mut. Auto. Ins. Co., Petitioner, v. Centennial Ins. Co., Respondent, No. 44157. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, December 9, 1975, 14 Wn. App. 541. Denied May 25, 1976. James S. Black Co., Plaintiff, Kuhn Realty Co., Respondent, v. F.W. Woolworth Co., Petitioner, […]
WALL. CMTY. COU. v. CITY OF SEATTLE, 162 Wn.2d 1005 (2007)
175 P.3d 1095 Wallingford Cmty. Council, Petitioner, v. City of Seattle et al., Respondents. No. 79714-5.The Supreme Court of Washington. December 5, 2007. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 57388-8-I, December 26, 2006, 136 Wn. App. 1027. Dispositions of Petitions for Review and Selected Motions for Discretionary Review. Denied.