173 P.2d 124 MICHAEL ANGELO, Respondent, v. GEORGE LAWSON et al., Appellants.[1] No. 29970.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. October 7, 1946. [1] Reported in 173 P.2d 124. [1] AUTOMOBILES — LIABILITY FOR INJURIES — STATUTORY PROVISIONS — ARTERIAL HIGHWAYS. Under Rem. Rev. Stat., Vol. 7A, § 6360-90, one entering an arterial highway must […]
Category: Washington Supreme Court Opinions
CONVOY CO. v. TAYLOR, 53 Wn.2d 439 (1959)
334 P.2d 772 CONVOY COMPANY, Appellant, v. DINSMORE TAYLOR et al., Respondents.[1] No. 34454.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. January 22, 1959. [1] Reported in 334 P.2d 772. [1] COMMERCE — LICENSE — TAXATION — TAX ON GROSS REVENUE — CONSTITUTIONALITY. In an action to restrain the state tax commission from collecting a tax, […]
DENNY v. CASCADE PLATINUM CO., 133 Wn. 436 (1925)
232 P. 409 D.T. DENNY et al., Respondents, v. CASCADE PLATINUM COMPANY, Appellant. No. 19118. Department One.The Supreme Court of Washington. March 16, 1925. PARTIES (4) — TRUSTS (37) — RIGHT AND CAPACITY OF TRUSTEE TO SUE. The directors and trustees of an association may maintain an action for and on behalf of all persons […]
FOX v. EVANS, 156 Wn.2d 1017 (2006)
132 P.3d 734 Fox, Petitioner, v. Evans et al., Respondents. No. 77202-9.The Supreme Court of Washington. March 7, 2006. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 53529-3-I, March 21, 2005, 127 Wn. App. 300. Denied.
CLARK v. PACIFICORP, 116 Wn.2d 804 (1991)
CERTIFICATION FROM THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF WASHINGTON IN DEBBIE C. CLARK, Individually and as Personal Representative, Plaintiff, v. PACIFICORP, Defendant. DEE ANNA WHITTEN, Individually, as Personal Representative, and as Guardian ad Litem, Respondent, v. ASSOCIATED BUILDING COMPONENTS, INC., ET AL, Defendants, THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRIES, Appellant. Nos. […]
PUGET MILL CO. v. DUECY, 1 Wn.2d 421 (1939)
96 P.2d 571 PUGET MILL COMPANY, Appellant, v. GEORGE P. DUECY, Respondent.[1] No. 27537.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. November 27, 1939. [1] Reported in 96 P.2d 571. [1] PLEADING — DEMURRER — ADMISSIONS BY DEMURRER — FACTS WELL PLEADED — INFERENCES — CONCLUSIONS. While a demurrer admits the truth of all well pleaded […]
DISPOSITIONS OF PETITIONS FOR REVIEW, 105 Wn.2d 1018 (1985)
The Supreme Court of Washington. Lessee, Petitioner, v. Union Pac. R.R., Respondent, No. 51737-1. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, October 22, 1984, 38 Wn. App. 802. Denied August 23, 1985. In re Cole, et al. Cole, et al, Petitioners, v. Department of Social Health Servs., Respondent, No. 52018-6. Petition […]
STATE v. RAMIREZ-MEDINA, 159 Wn.2d 1014 (2007)
State, Respondent, v. Ramirez-Medina, Petitioner. No. 78945-2.The Supreme Court of Washington. March 7, 2007. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 23430-4-III, June 15, 2006, 133 Wn. App. 1022. Denied.
STATE EX REL. WILLIAMS v. SUPERIOR CT., 148 Wn. 376 (1928)
268 P. 1038 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, on the Relation of Ida A. Williams, Plaintiff, v. THE SUPERIOR COURT FOR KING COUNTY et al., Respondent. No. 21360. Department Two.The Supreme Court of Washington. July 10, 1928. [1] DEPOSITIONS (1-1) — ACTIONS IN WHICH MAY BE TAKEN — SUPPLEMENTARY PROCEEDINGS. Depositions may be taken in proceedings […]
SOUNDGARDEN v. EIKENBERRY, 123 Wn.2d 750 (1994)
871 P.2d 1050 SOUNDGARDEN, ET AL, Respondents, v. KENNETH O. EIKENBERRY, as Attorney General, ET AL, Appellants, NORM MALENG, as Prosecuting Attorney, Interested Party. Nos. 59947-5; 60093-7.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. April 14, 1994. [1] Statutes — Validity — Invalidity — Standard of Review. A trial court’s declaration that a statute is unconstitutional […]
STATE v. RUNYON, 163 Wn.2d 1030 (2008)
State, Respondent, v. Runyon, Petitioner. No. 81281-1.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. 35509-4-II, January 15, 2008, 142 Wn. App. 1030. Denied.
STATE EX REL. WHEELER v. SUPERIOR COURT, 154 Wn. 117 (1929)
281 P. 7 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, on the Relation of George C. Wheeler, et al., Plaintiffs, v. THE SUPERIOR COURT FOR KING COUNTY, Respondent. No. 21886. En Banc.The Supreme Court of Washington. October 9, 1929. [1] EMINENT DOMAIN (40) — DISCRETION IN EXERCISE OF POWER — SELECTION OF ROUTE. One seeking to condemn a […]
YARNO v. HEDLUND BOX LUMBER CO., 135 Wn. 406 (1925)
237 P. 1002 G.A. YARNO, Respondent, v. HEDLUND BOX LUMBER COMPANY, Appellant. No. 19230. Department One.The Supreme Court of Washington. July 18, 1925. INTEREST (11, 12) — TIME WHEN INTEREST ACCRUES — MODIFICATION OF JUDGMENT. Upon reversing a judgment with directions to ascertain the amount of a reduction in accordance with directions given, depending upon […]
BALLARD SAVINGS LOAN ASS’N v. LINDEN, 188 Wn. 490 (1936)
62 P.2d 1364 BALLARD SAVINGS LOAN ASSOCIATION, Respondent, v. CARL E. LINDEN, Defendant, NICK PUMNEA et al., Appellants. No. 26185. Department One.The Supreme Court of Washington. December 14, 1936. [1] JUDGMENT (98, 102) — OPENING OR VACATING — RIGHT TO RELIEF — ADVERSE INTEREST. Parties to the record adversely affected by a void judgment may […]
SKAGIT SURVEYORS v. FRIENDS, 135 Wn.2d 542 (1998)
958 P.2d 962 SKAGIT SURVEYORS AND ENGINEERS, LLC, ET AL., Respondents, v. FRIENDS OF SKAGIT COUNTY, Petitioner. SKAGIT COUNTY, Respondent, v. FRIENDS OF SKAGIT COUNTY, Petitioner. No. 64798-4.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc.Argued November 19, 1997. Decided June 25, 1998. Page 543 [EDITORS’ NOTE: THIS PAGE CONTAINS HEADNOTES. HEADNOTES ARE NOT AN OFFICIAL PRODUCT […]
KATICH v. EVICH, 161 Wn. 581 (1931)
297 P. 762 FRANK KATICH, Respondent, v. JOHN EVICH, Appellant. No. 22872. Department One.The Supreme Court of Washington. April 2, 1931. [1] ACCORD AND SATISFACTION (3) — PART PAYMENT. The sending and receipt of a check to a discharged fisherman with a statement that it was for his share of the catch to the date […]
STATE EX REL. BLOOM v. SUPERIOR COURT, 171 Wn. 536 (1933)
18 P.2d 510 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, on the Relation of P.M. Bloom, Plaintiff, v. THE SUPERIOR COURT FOR KING COUNTY et al., Respondents. No. 24351. Department Two.The Supreme Court of Washington. January 31, 1933. [1] REFERENCE (12) — REPORT — FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS — SUFFICIENCY — ADOPTION BY COURT. The adoption by the court […]
FOSBURGH v. SANDO, 24 Wn.2d 586 (1946)
166 P.2d 850 R.B. FOSBURGH, Respondent, v. PAUL SANDO et al., Appellants.[1] No. 29776.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. March 7, 1946. [1] Reported in 166 P.2d 850. [1] FRAUDS, STATUTE OF — REQUISITES AND SUFFICIENCY OF WRITING — DESCRIPTION OF LAND. A contract for the conveyance of land is void under the statute […]
DISPOSITIONS OF PETITIONS FOR REVIEW, 137 Wn.2d 1039 (1999)
The Supreme Court of Washington. 1999. State, Respondent, v. Harris, Petitioner, No. 67651-8. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 16310-5-III, October 27, 1998. Denied June 1, 1999. State, Respondent, v. Pope, Petitioner, No. 67653-4. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 21936-1-II, November 9, […]
PALIN v. SHERMAN, 38 Wn.2d 806 (1951)
232 P.2d 105 WILLARD P. PALIN et al., Respondents, v. EARL E. SHERMAN et al., Appellants.[1] No. 31652.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. June 7, 1951. [1] Reported in 232 P.2d 105. [1] ADVERSE POSSESSION — TAXATION — VALIDITY OF TAX TITLE — AS AGAINST ADVERSE HOLDER. In an action to determine the ownership […]
GORMAN v. CITY OF WOODINVILLE, 172 Wn.2d 1001 (2011)
258 P.3d 685 Gorman, Respondent, v. City of Woodinville, Petitioner. No. 85962-1.The Supreme Court of Washington. August 8, 2011. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 63053-9-I, March 21, 2011, 160 Wn. App. 759. Disposition of Petition for Review and Selected Motions for Discretionary Review Granted.
STATE v. COSTELLO, 161 Wn. 674 (1931)
297 P. 790 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. LOUIS COSTELLO, Appellant. No. 22971. Department One.The Supreme Court of Washington. April 6, 1931. [1] INDICTMENT AND INFORMATION (73-1) — SEVERAL ACTS — SAME CLASS OF OFFENSES. A count for bootlegging and a count for unlawful possession of liquor on the same day, are properly joined […]
STATE v. WATSON, 152 Wn.2d 1027 (2004)
State, Respondent, v. Watson, Petitioner. No. 75381-4.The Supreme Court of Washington. November 4, 2004. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 21768-0-III, February 17, 2004, 120 Wn. App. 1017. Denied.
LANG v. EMPLOYMENT SECURITY DEPARTMENT, 151 Wn.2d 1017 (2004)
Lang, Petitioner, v. Employment Security Department, Respondent. No. 74462-9.The Supreme Court of Washington. April 6, 2004. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 28728-5-II, August 5, 2003. Denied April 6, 2004.
TIFFANY FAMILY TRUST v. CITY OF KENT, 155 Wn.2d 225 (2005)
119 P.3d 325 TIFFANY FAMILY TRUST CORPORATION, Petitioner, v. THE CITY OF KENT, Respondent. No. 74526-9.The Supreme Court of Washington.Argued September 28, 2004. Decided September 8, 2005. Page 226 [EDITORS’ NOTE: THIS PAGE CONTAINS HEADNOTES. HEADNOTES ARE NOT AN OFFICIAL PRODUCT OF THE COURT, THEREFORE THEY ARE NOT DISPLAYED.] Page 227 Richard M. Peterson and […]
STATE v. PETERSON, 168 Wn.2d 763 (2010)
230 P.3d 588 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. MICHAEL EUGENE PETERSON, Petitioner. No. 82089-9.The Supreme Court of Washington.Argued January 21, 2010. Decided May 6, 2010. Page 764 [EDITORS’ NOTE: THIS PAGE CONTAINS HEADNOTES. HEADNOTES ARE NOT AN OFFICIAL PRODUCT OF THE COURT, THEREFORE THEY ARE NOT DISPLAYED.] Page 765 Appeal from the Superior Court […]
WHITE v. GEHRMAN, 1 Wn.2d 504 (1939)
96 P.2d 453 J. RUEL WHITE et al., Appellants, v. AGNES M. GEHRMAN et al., Respondents.[1] No. 27609.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. November 30, 1939. [1] Reported in 96 P.2d 453. [1] MUNICIPAL CORPORATIONS — TAXATION — PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS — ENFORCEMENT OF ASSESSMENTS — SALE OF LAND — TAX DEED — ACTION TO […]
STATE v. HANLEN, 190 Wn. 563 (1937)
69 P.2d 806 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. HARRY A. HANLEN, Appellant. No. 26615. Department One.The Supreme Court of Washington. June 29, 1937. [1] CONSTITUTIONAL LAW — EX POST FACTO LAWS — CONSTITUTIONAL PROHIBITIONS — TERMS OF IMPRISONMENT. Laws 1935, p. 308 et seq. (Rem. Rev. Stat. (Sup.), § 10249-1) [effective June 9, 1935], […]
MILLER, v. STATE, 161 Wn.2d 1017 (2007)
171 P.3d 1056 Miller, Petitioner, v. State, Respondent. No. 79559-2.The Supreme Court of Washington. October 2, 2007. [EDITOR’S NOTE: This case is unpublished as indicated by the issuing court.] Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 24083-5-III, October 24, 2006, 135 Wn. App. 1027. Denied.
STATE v. LINDSEY, 133 Wn. 140 (1925)
233 P. 327 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. WALTER T. LINDSEY, Appellant. No. 18492. Department Two.The Supreme Court of Washington. February 24, 1925. CRIMINAL LAW (244) — TRIAL — MISCONDUCT OF COUNSEL — CURE BY INSTRUCTIONS. Error cannot be assigned upon the improper conduct of the prosecuting attorney in asking improper questions, where objections […]
LOFGREN v. SEVENTH DAY ADVENT., 65 Wn.2d 144 (1964)
396 P.2d 139 JOHN LOFGREN et al., Appellants, v. WESTERN WASHINGTON CORPORATION OF SEVENTH DAY ADVENTISTS et al., Respondents.[*] No. 37048.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. October 29, 1964. [*] Reported in 396 P.2d 139. [1] Damages — Life Expectancy — Instructions. While a requested instruction on life expectancy should be given in a […]
DISPOSITIONS OF PETITIONS FOR REVIEW, 92 Wn.2d 1029 (1979)
The Supreme Court of Washington. Blaine, Respondent, v. Suess, Petitioner, No. 46364. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, March 12, 1979, 22 Wn. App. 809. Granted September 26, 1979. State, Respondent, v. Hinz, Petitioner, No. 46289. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, March 19, 1979, […]
STATE EX REL. BECKER v. WILEY, 16 Wn.2d 340 (1943)
133 P.2d 507 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, on the Relation of May J. Becker, as Executrix, Appellant, v. LOTA KING WILEY, as Auditor of Grays Harbor County, Respondent.[1] No. 28811.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. January 26, 1943. [1] Reported in 133 P.2d 507. [1] COUNTIES — CLAIMS AGAINST COUNTY — EFFECT OF ALLOWANCE […]
IN RE KENNEDY, 97 Wn.2d 719 (1982)
649 P.2d 110 In the Matter of the Disciplinary Proceeding Against BRIAN B. KENNEDY, an Attorney at Law. No. C.D. 5965.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. August 5, 1982. [1] Attorney and Client — Discipline — Purpose. The discipline of attorneys is intended to protect the public from future attorney misconduct and to preserve […]
FAHIM v. FLEMMER ET AL., 166 Wn.2d 1031 (2009)
217 P.3d 336 Fahim, Respondent, v. Flemmer et al., Defendants, Law Offices of Peery, Hiscock, Pierson Ryder, Inc., PC, Petitioner. No. 83098-3.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. 60533-0-I, January […]
KRUSE v. DEPT. LABOR IND., 52 Wn.2d 453 (1958)
326 P.2d 58 FRANCES M. KRUSE, Appellant, v. THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRIES et al., Respondents.[1] No. 33776.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. June 5, 1958. [1] Reported in 326 P.2d 58. [1] WORKMEN’S COMPENSATION — COMPENSABLE INJURIES — NORMAL ACTS OF WORKMAN. The exertion of lifting bales of paper bags did not […]
STATE v. PETERSON, 163 Wn.2d 1027 (2008)
State, Respondent, v. Peterson, Petitioner. No. 80595-4.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. 35156-1-II, August 7, 2007, 140 Wn. App. 1005. Denied.
STATE v. RIALS, 136 Wn.2d 1029 (1998)
972 P.2d 465 State, Respondent, v. Rials, Petitioner. No. 66943-1.The Supreme Court of Washington. Denied December 1, 1998. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 39983-7-I, March 25, 1998.
THIEL v. DEPT. LABOR IND., 56 Wn.2d 259 (1960)
352 P.2d 185 INEZ L. THIEL, Respondent, v. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRIES, Appellant.[1] No. 35085.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. May 26, 1960. [1] Reported in 352 P.2d 185. [1] WORKMEN’S COMPENSATION — PROCEEDINGS TO SECURE — EVIDENCE — SUFFICIENCY — CAUSAL CONNECTION BETWEEN INJURY AND DEATH. In a workmen’s compensation proceeding to […]
DISPOSITIONS OF PETITIONS FOR REVIEW, 137 Wn.2d 1005 (1999)
The Supreme Court of Washington. 1999. Bass, Petitioner, v. City of Tacoma, Respondent, No. 67108-7. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, April 3, 1998, 90 Wn. App. 681. Denied January 6, 1999. State, Respondent, v. Reece, Petitioner, No. 67110-9. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, […]
CARTER v. CURLEW CREAMERY CO., 16 Wn.2d 476 (1943)
134 P.2d 66 EDNA ELIZABETH CARTER, as Executrix, Appellant, v. CURLEW CREAMERY COMPANY, INC., et al., Respondents.[1] No. 28816.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. February 10, 1943. [1] Reported in 134 P.2d 66. [1] CORPORATIONS — PLEDGES — STOCKHOLDERS’ MEETINGS — VOTING PLEDGED STOCK — IMPLIED AUTHORITY — ESTOPPEL TO DENY. Where a stockholder […]
LINDSEY v. MUT. OF ENUMCLAW INS. CO., 150 Wn.2d 1020 (2003)
Lindsey, et al., Petitioners, v. Mut. of Enumclaw Ins. Co., Respondent. No. 74005-4.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. December 2, 2003. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 28349-2-II, March 11, 2003, 116 Wn. App. 1012. Denied.
STATE v. ABERLE, 166 Wn.2d 1038 (2008)
State, Respondent, v. Aberle, Petitioner. No. 82502-5.The Supreme Court of Washington. September 30, 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. 36731-9-II, November 19, 2008. Denied. Page 1039
IN RE LUDWIG’S ESTATE, 49 Wn.2d 312 (1956)
301 P.2d 158 In the Matter of the Estate of JASPER LUDWIG, Deceased. H.C. WILSON, as Administrator, Appellant, v. THE AMERICAN TOBACCO COMPANY et al., Respondents.[1] No. 33379.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. September 13, 1956. [1] Reported in 301 P.2d 158. [1] DEATH — ACTIONS — PERSONS ENTITLED TO SUE — FOREIGN ADMINISTRATOR […]
IN RE HAGLER, 97 Wn.2d 818 (1982)
650 P.2d 1103 In the Matter of the Personal Restraint of DAVID F. HAGLER, ET AL, Petitioners. No. 48148-2.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. September 9, 1982. [1] Personal Restraint — Nature — Relation With Appeal. A personal restraint petition provides a means of collateral review which is more limited than and not a […]
DISPOSITIONS OF PETITIONS FOR REVIEW[†] , 114 Wn.2d 1013 (1990)
The Supreme Court of Washington. 1990. [†] Dispositions of Court of Appeals Commissioner rulings are identified by case names not in italic. Correll, et al, Petitioners, v. Tacoma City Police Dep’t, et al, Respondents, No. 56831-6. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, November 30, 1989, 56 Wn. App. 1017 Denied […]
LYONS v. FREEBORG, 3 Wn.2d 380 (1940)
100 P.2d 1041 J.P. LYONS, Appellant, v. OSCAR M. FREEBORG, Respondent.[1] No. 27793.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. April 5, 1940. [1] Reported in 100 P.2d 1041. [1] DAMAGES — ESTOPPEL OR WAIVER — PAYMENT BY INSURANCE COMPANY. In an action for damages to an automobile caused by the negligence of the defendant, plaintiff […]
OLYMPIA v. PALZER, 107 Wn.2d 225 (1986)
728 P.2d 135 THE CITY OF OLYMPIA, Respondent, v. CHRIS PALZER, ET AL, Respondents, OLYMPIC PROPERTIES, LTD., ET AL, Petitioners, EVERGREEN PARK HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, Respondent. No. 52684-2.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. November 13, 1986. [1] Covenants — Taxation — Property Tax — Foreclosure — Effect on Restrictive Covenants. Under RCW 84.64.460, a tax […]
DENT LUM. SHINGLE CO. v. CEDARHOME LUM. CO., 141 Wn. 593 (1927)
252 P. 141 DENT LUMBER SHINGLE COMPANY, Respondent, v. CEDARHOME LUMBER COMPANY, Appellant. No. 20127. Department Two.The Supreme Court of Washington. January 6, 1927. [1] FRAUDS, STATUTE OF (8) — AGREEMENTS NOT TO BE PERFORMED WITHIN ONE YEAR — POSSIBILITY OF PERFORMANCE. An oral agreement to extend the time for making payments upon a conditional […]
STATE v. BRUNSON, 128 Wn.2d 98 (1995)
905 P.2d 346 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. KEVIN JOE BRUNSON, Petitioner. In the Matter of the Personal Restraint Petition of KEVIN JOE BRUNSON, Petitioner. THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. ERIC EUGENE WEST, Petitioner. THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. CHAD R. ZACHARIASEN, Petitioner. Nos. 62141-1; 62645-6.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. […]
CLAWSON v. GRAYS HARBOR COLL. DIST., 148 Wn.2d 528 (2003)
61 P.3d 1130 CALVIN C. CLAWSON, et al., Petitioners, v. GRAYS HARBOR COLLEGE DISTRICT No. 2, et al., Respondents. No. 72113-1.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc.Argued October 22, 2002. Decided January 23, 2003. Page 529 [EDITORS’ NOTE: THIS PAGE CONTAINS HEADNOTES. HEADNOTES ARE NOT AN OFFICIAL PRODUCT OF THE COURT, THEREFORE THEY ARE NOT […]
FELTER v. McCLURE, 135 Wn. 410 (1925)
237 P. 1010 F.S. FELTER, Respondent, v. H.J. McCLURE et al., Appellants. No. 19413. Department One.The Supreme Court of Washington. July 18, 1925. DIVORCE (82) — DIVISION OF PROPERTY — DECREE — CONSTRUCTION. Where an interlocutory decree of divorce found that certain real estate belonged to the parties and that the husband was entitled to […]
McUNE v. FUQUA, 45 Wn.2d 650 (1954)
277 P.2d 324 MERLE McUNE, Respondent, v. AL FUQUA, Appellant.[1] No. 32896.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. December 2, 1954. [1] Reported in 277 P.2d 324. [1] NEW TRIAL — PROCEEDINGS TO PROCURE — ORDER GRANTING NEW TRIAL — REQUIREMENTS OF RULE. Under Rule of Superior Courts 16, the trial court must be specific […]
STATE v. NGUYEN, 154 Wn.2d 1030 (2004)
State, Respondent, v. Sang Van Nguyen, Petitioner. No. 74637-1.The Supreme Court of Washington. August 24, 2004. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 28593-2-II, October 7, 2003, 118 Wn. App. 1064. Granted and remanded to the Court of Appeals.
WHITE BOLLARD, INC. v. GOODENOW, 58 Wn.2d 180 (1961)
361 P.2d 571 WHITE BOLLARD, INC., Appellant, v ELENORE GOODENOW, Respondent.[*] No. 35637.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. April 27, 1961. [*] Reported in 361 P.2d 571. [1] PRINCIPAL AND AGENT — LIABILITY OF AGENT TO THIRD PERSON — CONTRACTS IN NAME OF PRINCIPAL — NONEXISTENT PRINCIPAL. Where an agent for a nonexistent principal […]
STATE v. SUTHERLAND, 94 Wn.2d 527 (1980)
617 P.2d 1010 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. SCOTT G. SUTHERLAND, Petitioner. No. 46754.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. October 9, 1980. [1] Criminal Law — Evidence — Polygraph Tests — Prejudicial Effect. A witness’ reference to the administration of a polygraph test constitutes reversible error if an inference as to the result […]
STATE v. EVANS CAMPAIGN COMM., 86 Wn.2d 503 (1976)
546 P.2d 75 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, ET AL, Appellants, v. THE (1972) DAN J. EVANS CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE, ET AL, Respondents. No. 43528.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. February 18, 1976. [1] Judgment — Summary Judgment — Affidavits — Hearsay. An affidavit which states beliefs formed on the basis of hearsay is not made […]
BORIS v. ROSS, 6 Wn.2d 139 (1940)
106 P.2d 1081 SPIRO BORIS, Respondent, v. JAMES E. ROSS et al., Appellants.[1] No. 28105.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. November 2, 1940. [1] Reported in 106 P.2d 1081. [1] APPEAL AND ERROR — REQUISITES — BOND ON APPEAL — SURETIES — COMPETENCY — JUDGMENT DEBTORS. A bond on appeal, whether combined cost and […]
WALDORF v. COLE, 61 Wn.2d 251 (1963)
377 P.2d 862 BILL M. WALDORF et al., Appellants, v. CHARLES T. COLE et al., Respondents.[*] No. 36265.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. January 17, 1963. [*] Reported in 377 P.2d 862. [1] BOUNDARIES — ASCERTAINMENT AND ESTABLISHMENT — ACQUIESCENCE. In order to establish a property line by acquiescence, the interested parties must have […]
JUNKIN v. ANDERSON, 21 Wn.2d 256 (1944)
150 P.2d 678 BERCIA T. JUNKIN et al., Appellants, v. A. ANDERSON et al., Respondents.[1] No. 29311.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. July 20, 1944. [1] Reported in 150 P.2d 678. [1] APPEAL AND ERROR — SUBSEQUENT APPEALS — FORMER OPINION AS LAW OF CASE — QUESTIONS CONCLUDED. On a second appeal, the doctrine […]
IN RE TOWNE, 14 Wn.2d 633 (1942)
129 P.2d 230 In the Matter of the Petition of DON TOWNE for a Writ of Habeas Corpus.[1] No. 28815.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. September 22, 1942. [1] Reported in 129 P.2d 230. [1] CRIMINAL LAW — HABITUAL CRIMINALS — NATURE OF CHARGE. One charged with being an habitual criminal is not thereby […]
KUPER v. STOJACK, 57 Wn.2d 482 (1960)
358 P.2d 132 JOHN KUPER, Appellant, v. FRANK STOJACK et al., Respondents.[1] No. 35450.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. December 29, 1960. [1] Reported in 358 P.2d 132. [1] EXECUTION — SALE — REDEMPTION — NATURE OF RIGHT — EFFECT OF APPEAL. The right to redeem property sold under execution is not an equitable […]
TAYLOR v. TAYLOR, 145 Wn. 234 (1927)
259 P. 385 MAY TAYLOR, Appellant, v. HARRY D. TAYLOR, Respondent. No. 20275. Department One.The Supreme Court of Washington. September 22, 1927. [1] DIVORCE (36, 38) — GROUNDS — CRUELTY — INCOMPATIBILITY — EVIDENCE — SUFFICIENCY. In an action by a wife for separate maintenance, a judgment of a divorce for the defendant is sustained […]
ASSOCIATED GROCERS v. STATE, 114 Wn.2d 182 (1990)
787 P.2d 22 ASSOCIATED GROCERS, INC., Respondent, v. THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Appellant. No. 55686-5.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. March 1, 1990. [1] Constitutional Law — Equal Protection — Classifications — Minimal Scrutiny — Test. Under the “minimal scrutiny” or “rational basis” test for determining whether a statutory classification violates the equal protection […]
WASH. PUB. PORTS ASS’N v. REVENUE, 148 Wn.2d 637 (2003)
62 P.3d 462 WASHINGTON PUBLIC PORTS ASSOCIATION, Appellant, v. THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, Respondent. No. 71934-9.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc.Argued November 13, 2002. Decided January 30, 2003. Page 638 [EDITORS’ NOTE: THIS PAGE CONTAINS HEADNOTES. HEADNOTES ARE NOT AN OFFICIAL PRODUCT OF THE COURT, THEREFORE THEY ARE NOT DISPLAYED.] Page 639 [EDITORS’ NOTE: […]
STATE v. BROWN, 127 Wn.2d 749 (1995)
903 P.2d 459 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. JAMES EDWARD BROWN, Petitioner. No. 62275-2.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. October 12, 1995. Page 750 [EDITORS’ NOTE: THIS PAGE CONTAINS HEADNOTES. HEADNOTES ARE NOT AN OFFICIAL PRODUCT OF THE COURT, THEREFORE THEY ARE NOT DISPLAYED.] Page 751 Jessica A. Ryan, Joshua Weinstein, and Suzanne […]
HALVERSTADT v. ESTUS, 160 Wn. 390 (1931)
295 P. 175 CUMMINGS HALVERSTADT, Respondent, v. W.A. ESTUS, Appellant. No. 22668. Department Two.The Supreme Court of Washington. January 20, 1931. [1] PARTNERSHIP (44-1, 57) — JOINT AND SEVERAL LIABILITY — NECESSARY AND PROPER PARTIES. Rem. Comp. Stat., § 236, authorizing an action against one or more defendants jointly indebted on a contract, to be […]
GILBERT v. ROGERS, 56 Wn.2d 185 (1960)
351 P.2d 535 W.G. GILBERT, Respondent, v. R.E. ROGERS et al., Appellants.[1] No. 35129.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. May 5, 1960. [1] Reported in 351 P.2d 535. [1] APPEAL AND ERROR — REVIEW — SCOPE OF REVIEW. The appellate function begins and ends with ascertaining whether or not there is substantial evidence supporting […]
NETTLESHIP v. SHIPMAN, 161 Wn. 292 (1931)
296 P. 1056 W.W. NETTLESHIP, Respondent, v. J.E. SHIPMAN et al., Defendants, REID BROTHERS, INCORPORATED, Appellant. K.B. PANCHOT, Respondent, v. J.E. SHIPMAN et al., Defendants, REID BROTHERS, INCORPORATED, Appellant. No. 22936. Department Two.The Supreme Court of Washington. March 16, 1931. [1] MASTER AND SERVANT (172, 177) — INJURY TO THIRD PERSONS — SCOPE OF EMPLOYMENT […]
PHIBBS v. DE VRIES MOVING PACKING STORAGE, 171 Wn.2d 1018 (2011)
253 P.3d 392 Phibbs, Petitioner, v. De Vries Moving Packing Storage, Defendant, Dep’t of Labor Indus., Respondent. No. 85567-6.The Supreme Court of Washington. April 26, 2011. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals No. 28153-1-III, December 21, 2010, 159 Wn. App. 1006. Denied.
CHMELA v. MOTOR VEHICLES, 88 Wn.2d 385 (1977)
561 P.2d 1085 STEVEN B. CHMELA, Respondent, v. THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES, Appellant. No. 44425.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. March 24, 1977. [1] Administrative Law and Procedure — Hearing — Live Testimony — Necessity. An administrative hearing officer may when appropriate rely upon uncontroverted sworn written statements in determining factual issues. [2] […]
LaHUE v. COCA COLA BOTTLING, 50 Wn.2d 645 (1957)
314 P.2d 421 ALBERT J. LaHUE et al., Respondents, v. COCA COLA BOTTLING, INC., Appellant.[1] No. 33917.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. August 1, 1957. [1] Reported in 314 P.2d 421. [1] FOOD — SALES — WARRANTIES — NOTICE OF DEFECTS — NOTICE TO MANUFACTURER — NECESSITY. RCW 63.04.500, requiring the buyer to give […]
REINERTSON v. GRANT, 140 Wn. 372 (1926)
249 P. 493 HANS REINERTSON, Respondent, v. HENRY P. GRANT et al., Appellants. No. 19766. Department Two.The Supreme Court of Washington. October 4, 1926. [1] VENDOR AND PURCHASER (54) — RESCISSION BY VENDOR — NECESSITY FOR NOTICE. After the voluntary extension of the time for the payment of an installment of the purchase money, the […]
STATE v. BARQUET, 165 Wn.2d 1019 (2009)
State, Respondent, v. Barquet, Defendant, White, Petitioner. No. 81419-8.The Supreme Court of Washington. January 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, Nos. 57757-3-I and 58075-2-I, February 19, 2008, 143 Wn. App. 1007. Denied.
PEDERSON v. PEDERSON, 41 Wn.2d 368 (1952)
249 P.2d 385 O. JORGEN PEDERSON, Appellant, v. BEDA E. PEDERSON, Respondent.[1] No. 32007.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. October 29, 1952. [1] Reported in 249 P.2d 385. [1] APPEAL AND ERROR — ASSIGNMENT OF ERRORS — ERRORS NOT PROPERLY ASSIGNED IN BRIEF — FINDINGS. An assignment of error that “the trial court erred […]
GAFFNEY v. O’LEARY, 155 Wn. 171 (1929)
283 P. 1091 PHILLIP GAFFNEY et al., Appellants, v. C.W. O’LEARY et al., Respondents. No. 22024. Department Two.The Supreme Court of Washington. January 9, 1929. [1] EVIDENCE (169) — PAROL EVIDENCE — COMPLETENESS OF WRITING. Where an order for an automobile did not specify the terms of payment or the conditions upon which it was […]
ANGELES ETC. CO. v. CLALLAM ETC. DIST., 42 Wn.2d 827 (1953)
259 P.2d 366 ANGELES GRAVEL SUPPLY COMPANY, Respondent, v. CLALLAM COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT NO. 2 et al., Appellants.[1] No. 32297.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. July 2, 1953. [1] Reported in 259 P.2d 366. [1] APPEAL AND ERROR — REVIEW — FINDINGS — MEMORANDUM DECISION. In an action for the balance due for concrete […]
IN RE MARRIAGE OF BURRILL, 149 Wn.2d 1007 (2003)
In re Marriage of Burrill. No. 73191-8.The Supreme Court of Washington. April 29, 2003. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, Nos. 49205-5-I and 49817-7-I, September 9, 2002, 113 Wn. App. 863. Denied April 29, 2003.
IN RE WITTEMAN, 108 Wn.2d 281 (1987)
737 P.2d 1268 In the Matter of the Disciplinary Proceeding Against JEFFREY M. WITTEMAN, an Attorney at Law. No. C.D. 4305.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. June 4, 1987. [1] Attorney and Client — Discipline — Expert Witness Fee Dispute. A dispute involving an attorney’s nonpayment of an Page 282 expert witness fee ordinarily […]
IN RE CLISE’S ESTATES, 64 Wn.2d 320 (1964)
391 P.2d 547 In the Matter of the Estates of PAUL E. CLISE et al., Deceased. WILLIE WATKINS et al., Appellants, v. SARAH ELIZABETH SELLERS, Respondent.[*] No. 37034.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. April 23, 1964. [*] Reported in 391 P.2d 547. [1] Contracts — Formation — Existing Statutes. Parties to a contract are […]
SCHULTZ v. WELLS BUTCHERS’ SUPPLY CO., 151 Wn. 382 (1929)
275 P. 737 FRANK E. SCHULTZ, Respondent, v. WELLS BUTCHERS’ SUPPLY COMPANY, Appellant. No. 21508. Department One.The Supreme Court of Washington. March 27, 1929. [1] CHATTEL MORTGAGES (46-1, 65) — POSSESSION OR CONTROL OF PROPERTY — BEFORE DEFAULT. Under a conditional sales agreement of a butcher’s equipment and fixtures, constituting in fact a chattel mortgage, […]
STATE v. PARMELEE, 157 Wn.2d 1026 (2006)
142 P.3d 609 STATE, Respondent, v. PARMELEE, Petitioner. No. 78147-8.The Supreme Court of Washington. September 7, 2006. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, 54579-5-I, November 16, 2005. Denied. Page 1027
STATE v. BURCH, 163 Wn.2d 1049 (2008)
State, Respondent, v. Burch, Petitioner. No. 80860-1.The Supreme Court of Washington. July 8, 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. 57652-6-I, October 1, 2007, 140 Wn. App. 1037. Denied.
FIRST COVENANT CHURCH v. SEATTLE, 114 Wn.2d 392 (1990)
787 P.2d 1352 FIRST COVENANT CHURCH OF SEATTLE, WASHINGTON, Appellant, v. THE CITY OF SEATTLE, Respondent. No. 56377-2.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. March 22, 1990. [1] Declaratory Judgment — Justiciable Controversy — What Constitutes. The justiciable controversy requirement of the Uniform Declaratory Judgments Act (RCW 7.24) is satisfied if there is an actual […]
AM. LEGION POST v. DEPT OF HEALTH, 164 Wn.2d 570 (2008)
192 P.3d 306 AMERICAN LEGION POST NO. 149, Appellant, v. THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH ET AL., Respondents. No. 79839-7.The Supreme Court of Washington.Argued November 6, 2007. Decided September 11, 2008. Page 571 [EDITORS’ NOTE: THIS PAGE CONTAINS HEADNOTES. HEADNOTES ARE NOT AN OFFICIAL PRODUCT OF THE COURT, THEREFORE THEY ARE NOT DISPLAYED.] Page 572 [EDITORS’ […]
STATE v. OYEN, 78 Wn.2d 909 (1971)
480 P.2d 766 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. WALDEMAR AGER OYEN et al., Appellants.[*] No. 41298.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. February 11, 1971. [*] Reported in 480 P.2d 766. [1] Statutes — Validity — Constitutional Interpretation. A statute is presumed constitutional and will not be declared otherwise unless its repugnance to the […]
IN RE MARRIAGE OF GIMLETT, 95 Wn.2d 699 (1981)
629 P.2d 450 In the Matter of the Marriage of JUDY LOUISE GIMLETT, Petitioner, and DAVID M. GIMLETT, Respondent. No. 47117-7.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. June 11, 1981. [1] Statutes — Construction — Meaning of Words — Presumptions. The legislature is presumed to know the prior decisions of the courts regarding the use […]
PETSCH v. WILLMAN, 29 Wn.2d 136 (1947)
185 P.2d 992 WALTON H. PETSCH et al., Appellants, v. C.F. WILLMAN et al., Respondents.[1] No. 30244.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. October 30, 1947. [1] Reported in 185 P.2d 992. [1] LANDLORD AND TENANT — ACTIONS FOR RECOVERY OF POSSESSION — EJECTMENT — UNLAWFUL DETAINER — THREE-DAY NOTICE. One having the right to […]
STATE v. JONES, 159 Wn.2d 231 (2006)
149 P.3d 636 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Petitioner, v. DARRELL GREGORY JONES, Respondent. THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Petitioner, v. REGINALD THOMAS, Respondent. No. 76900-1.The Supreme Court of Washington.Argued February 7, 2006. Decided December 28, 2006. Page 232 [EDITORS’ NOTE: THIS PAGE CONTAINS HEADNOTES. HEADNOTES ARE NOT AN OFFICIAL PRODUCT OF THE COURT, THEREFORE THEY ARE […]
IN RE THOMAS’ ESTATE, 167 Wn. 127 (1932)
8 P.2d 963 In the Matter of the Estate of W.R. THOMAS, Deceased. No. 23598. Department Two.The Supreme Court of Washington. March 8, 1932. [1] VENUE (18, 20) — CHANGE OF VENUE — PREJUDICE OF JUDGE — TIME FOR DEMAND. An application for change of judges on the ground of prejudice is too late unless […]
STATE v. DAILEY, 131 Wn.2d 1023 (1997)
937 P.2d 1102 State, Respondent, v. Dailey, Petitioner. No. 65075-6.The Supreme Court of Washington. May 6, 1997. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, January 31, 1997, 84 Wn. App. 1088. Denied May 6, 1997.
STATE v. KIRKPATRICK, 181 Wn. 313 (1935)
43 P.2d 44 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. GORDON KIRKPATRICK, Appellant. No. 25295. En Banc.The Supreme Court of Washington. April 2, 1935. [1] CRIMINAL LAW (460) — PUNISHMENT OF SUBSEQUENT OFFENSES — HABITUAL CRIMINAL CHARGE — TIME FOR DETERMINATION OF ISSUE. Where defendant is charged in one information with the crimes of burglary, grand […]
STATE EX REL. WILLIAMS EXPORT v. TIMM, 78 Wn.2d 520 (1970)
477 P.2d 15 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, on the Relation of Don Williams Export, Inc., Appellant, v. ROBERT D. TIMM et al., Respondents.[*] No. 40944.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. November 19, 1970. [*] Reported in 477 P.2d 15. [1] Carriers — Regulation — Transfer of Permit — Merger of Permittee. The transfer of […]
STATE v. WILLIS, 37 Wn.2d 274 (1950)
223 P.2d 453 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. JESSE RICHARD WILLIS, Appellant.[1] No. 31374.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. October 26, 1950. [1] Reported in 223 P.2d 453. [1] CRIMINAL LAW — APPEAL — REVIEW — SUFFICIENCY OF EVIDENCE TO SUSTAIN CONVICTION. Whenever an appellate court is confronted with the question whether a […]
STATE v. MYERS, 150 Wn.2d 1027 (2004)
State, Petitioner, v. Myers, Respondent. No. 74167-1.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. January 7, 2004. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 20936-9-III, May 27, 2003, 117 Wn. App. 93. Denied. Page 1028
ANDERSON CO. v. MONTBORNE LUM. CO., 155 Wn. 345 (1930)
284 P. 100 R.E. ANDERSON COMPANY, Respondent, v. MONTBORNE LUMBER COMPANY, Appellant. No. 21987. Department One.The Supreme Court of Washington. January 28, 1930. [1] INSURANCE (56, 57) — ACTIONS FOR PREMIUMS. In an action to recover insurance premiums on a lumber company’s plant, there was no prejudicial error in the withdrawal of the company’s counterclaim […]
IN RE LLOYD’S ESTATE, 185 Wn. 61 (1936)
52 P.2d 1269 In the Matter of the Estate of JOHN LLOYD, Deceased. HARRY B. KENNEDY et al., as Administrators, Respondents, v. WILLIAM H. PEMBERTON, as Supervisor of the State Inheritance Tax and Escheat Division, Appellant. No. 25814. Department One.The Supreme Court of Washington. January 3, 1936. [1] TAXATION (228) — INHERITANCE TAX — PROPERTY […]
FERGUSON v. DEPT. OF LABOR INDUSTRIES, 197 Wn. 524 (1938)
85 P.2d 1072, 90 P.2d 280 DOGUE FERGUSON, Appellant, v. THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRIES, Respondent. No. 27075. Department One.The Supreme Court of Washington. December 29, 1938. [1] MASTER AND SERVANT — REMEDIES UNDER WORKMEN’S COMPENSATION ACT — AGGRAVATION OF INJURY — PREEXISTING DISEASE — EVIDENCE — SUFFICIENCY. On appeal from a decision of […]
NEAH BAY FISH CO. v. KRUMMEL, 3 Wn.2d 570 (1940)
101 P.2d 600 NEAH BAY FISH COMPANY, Appellant, v. B.U. KRUMMEL et al., Respondents. W.W. WASHBURN, JR., et al., Appellants, v. B.U. KRUMMEL et al., Respondents. NEAH BAY DOCK COMPANY, Appellant, v. B.U. KRUMMEL et al., Respondents.[1] No. 27625.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. April 23, 1940. [1] Reported in 101 P.2d 600. [1] […]
STATE v. WOFFORD, 170 Wn.2d 1010 (2010)
245 P.3d 773 State, Respondent, v. Wofford, Petitioner. No. 82910-1.The Supreme Court of Washington. November 30, 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. 36444-1-II, February 18, 2009, 148 Wn. App. 870. Denied