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 […]
Category: Washington Supreme Court Opinions
MINA v. BOISE CASCADE CORP., 104 Wn.2d 696 (1985)
710 P.2d 184 EZZAT MINA, ET AL, Respondents, v. BOISE CASCADE CORPORATION, Defendant, HOFSTRAND LOGGING COMPANY, Petitioner. No. 50661-2.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. November 21, 1985. [1] Negligence — Violation of Statute — Negligence Per Se — Test — Determination. Conduct violating a statute constitutes negligence per se only if the purpose underlying […]
IN RE HAMLEY, 163 Wn.2d 1046 (2008)
In the Matter of the Disciplinary Proceeding Against ALLEN CHARLES HAMLEY, an Attorney at Law. No. 1028.The Supreme Court of Washington. July 2, 2008. [EDITOR’S NOTE: This case is unpublished as indicated by the issuing court.] En Banc. By an order dated July 2, 2008, the Supreme Court, in accordance with ELC 9.1(c)(2), 13.2, and […]
COOK v. WASHINGTON MUT. SAV. BANK, 143 Wn. 145 (1927)
254 P. 834 W.H. COOK, Appellant, v. WASHINGTON MUTUAL SAVINGS BANK, Respondent. No. 20204. Department Two.The Supreme Court of Washington. March 31, 1927. [1] MORTGAGES (135) — STIPULATIONS FOR MATURITY OF DEBT IN DEFAULT — WAIVER. A mortgagee, by demanding the payment of delinquent taxes, and giving notice, that if not paid, it would declare […]
CAMERON v. BENEFIT ASS’N OF RY. EMPLOYEES, 6 Wn.2d 440 (1940)
107 P.2d 1096 LYDIA CAMERON, as Guardian of the Estate of John E. Cameron, a Mentally Incompetent Person, Respondent, v. BENEFIT ASSOCIATION OF RAILWAY EMPLOYEES, Appellant.[1] No. 27999.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. December 5, 1940. [1] Reported in 107 P.2d 1096. [1] EVIDENCE — OPINION EVIDENCE — NONEXPERTS — INSANITY. Where the issue […]
STATE v. CHRISTENSEN, 151 Wn.2d 1031 (2004)
State, Respondent, v. Christensen, Petitioner. No. 74839-0.The Supreme Court of Washington. July 7, 2004. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 50418-5-I, November 10, 2003, 119 Wn. App. 74. Granted July 7, 2004.
IN RE WEST WATERWAY LBR. CO., 59 Wn.2d 310 (1962)
367 P.2d 807 In the Matter of the WEST WATERWAY LUMBER COMPANY et al.[*] No. 35397.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. January 11, 1962. [*] Reported in 367 P.2d 807. [1] CORPORATIONS — STOCKHOLDERS — RIGHTS OF DISSENTING STOCKHOLDERS — PURCHASE OF STOCK — DETERMINATION OF VALUE. Under RCW 23.01.450, which provides that a […]
STATE EX REL. DECKER v. YELLE, 191 Wn. 397 (1937)
71 P.2d 379 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, on the Relation of Senja Decker et al., Plaintiff, v. CLIFF YELLE, as State Auditor, Respondent. No. 26710. Department One.The Supreme Court of Washington. September 7, 1937. [1] EMINENT DOMAIN — STATES — FISCAL MANAGEMENT — APPROPRIATIONS — NECESSITY — PROCEEDINGS TO TAKE PROPERTY — ENFORCEMENT OF AWARD. […]
O’CONNELL v. CONTE, 76 Wn.2d 280 (1969)
456 P.2d 317 JOHN J. O’CONNELL, Attorney General, Plaintiff, v. WILLIAM R. CONTE, Director of the State Department of Institutions, Defendant.[*] No. 40326.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. June 19, 1969. [*] Reported in 456 P.2d 317. [1] Constitutional Law — Class Legislation — Constitutional Requirements. When there is a constitutional challenge to the […]
GRANT v. FISHER FLOURING MILLS CO., 190 Wn. 356 (1937)
68 P.2d 210 DOROTHY GRANT, as Administratrix, Respondent, v. FISHER FLOURING MILLS COMPANY, Appellant. No. 26495. Department Two.The Supreme Court of Washington. May 11, 1937. [1] APPEAL AND ERROR — RECORD — MATTERS TO BE SHOWN — EXCEPTIONS TO INSTRUCTIONS. Error can not be assigned on instructions, given or refused, in the absence of exceptions […]
STATE EX REL. PICCO v. GRAHAM, 136 Wn. 403 (1925)
240 P. 560 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, on the Relation of E.W. Picco, Appellant, v. A.E. GRAHAM, as Prosecuting Attorney for Grays Harbor County, Respondent. No. 19237. Department One.The Supreme Court of Washington. October 30, 1925. MANDAMUS (34) — SUBJECTS OF RELIEF — ACTS OF PUBLIC OFFICERS — MINISTERIAL ACT. Mandamus lies to compel the […]
GEISNESS v. SCOW BAY PACKING CO., 16 Wn.2d 1 (1942)
132 P.2d 740 JOHN GEISNESS, as Administrator, Respondent, v. SCOW BAY PACKING COMPANY, INC., Appellant.[1] No. 28843.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. December 28, 1942. [1] Reported in 132 P.2d 740. [1] TRIAL — TAKING CASE FROM JURY — SUFFICIENCY OF EVIDENCE. A challenge to the sufficiency of the evidence admits the truth of […]
THOMPSON v. E. PAC. ENTERS., INC., 150 Wn.2d 1019 (2003)
Thompson, et al., Petitioners, v. E. Pac. Enters., Inc., et al., Respondents. No. 73905-6.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. December 2, 2003. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 49924-6-I, February 18, 2003, 115 Wn. App. 1042. Denied.
STATE v. MENESES, 167 Wn.2d 1008 (2009)
220 P.3d 783 State, Respondent, v. Meneses, Petitioner. No. 83172-6.The Supreme Court of Washington. November 6, 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. 61118-6-I, April 13, 2009, 149 Wn. App. 707. Review Orders. Granted on specific issues.
McALLISTER v. HOGUE, 133 Wn. 664 (1925)
234 P. 657 A. McALLISTER, Respondent, v. S.G. HOGUE et al., Appellants. No. 18831. Department Two.The Supreme Court of Washington. April 7, 1925. DAMAGES (62) — MEASURE OF DAMAGES — INJURY TO PERSONAL PROPERTY — EVIDENCE. Upon an issue as to the depreciation in the value of an automobile, while held under a wrongful attachment, […]
STATE v. MOONEY, 185 Wn. 681 (1936)
56 P.2d 722 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. EARL B. MOONEY, Appellant. No. 26077. Department Two.The Supreme Court of Washington. April 14, 1936. [1] HOMICIDE (65) — EVIDENCE — DYING DECLARATIONS — SENSE OF IMPENDING DEATH. Witnesses to a dying declaration are competent to testify that they thought at the time that deceased believed […]
STATE v. GROGAN, 168 Wn.2d 1039 (2010)
State, Respondent, v. Grogan, Petitioner. No. 82609-9.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. 26511-1-III, November 18, 2008, 147 Wn. App. 511. Granted and remanded to the Court of Appeals.
CITY OF KIRKLAND v. JAFFER, 168 Wn.2d 1014 (2010)
227 P.2d 852 City of Kirkland, Respondent, v. Jaffer, Petitioner. No. 83782-1.The Supreme Court of Washington. March 3, 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. 62263-3-I, September 21, 2009, 152 Wn. App. 1020. Denied. Page 1015
HADDENHAM v. STATE, 87 Wn.2d 145 (1976)
550 P.2d 9 EDWARD GLENN HADDENHAM, Individually and as Administrator, ET AL, Appellants, v. THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent. ALFRED KINGHAMMER, ET AL, Appellants, v. THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent. No. 43803.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. May 27, 1976. [1] Statutes — Construction — Retroactive Effect — Remedial Legislation. Remedial legislation, i.e., enactments […]
BARRIE v. KITSAP COUNTY, 93 Wn.2d 843 (1980)
613 P.2d 1148 JAMES BARRIE, ET AL, Appellants, v. KITSAP COUNTY, ET AL, Respondents. Nos. 45787, 45788.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. July 10, 1980. [1] Zoning — Comprehensive Plan — Strict Compliance — Necessity. Although a county’s comprehensive plan is intended to guide its adoption of zoning regulations, zoning regulations which do not […]
HANCOCK v. MULDOON, 136 Wn. 243 (1925)
239 P. 546, 241 P. 684 SUSIE LEE HANCOCK, Respondent, v. F.M. MULDOON, as Administrator, et al., Defendants, NORTHWEST TRUST STATE BANK, as Trustee, Appellant. No. 19361. Department One.The Supreme Court of Washington. October 5, 1925. TRUSTS (31) — MANAGEMENT OF TRUST ESTATE — SALES BY TRUSTEE — COMPLIANCE WITH TRUST. A decree providing that […]
IN RE ARCHER’S ESTATE, 36 Wn.2d 505 (1950)
219 P.2d 112 In the Matter of the Estate of ALFRED CHARLES ARCHER, Deceased.[1] No. 31224.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. June 2, 1950. [1] Reported in 219 P.2d 112. [1] DISMISSAL AND NONSUIT — VOLUNTARY NONSUIT — NATURE OF RIGHT. Under Rule of Practice 4, a plaintiff is entitled to a voluntary nonsuit […]
IN RE ST. PETER v. RHAY, 56 Wn.2d 297 (1960)
352 P.2d 806 In the Matter of the Application for a Writ of Habeas Corpus of ARTHUR ST. PETER, Petitioner, v. B.J. RHAY, as Superintendent of the State Penitentiary, Respondent.[1] No. 35233.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. June 2, 1960. [1] Reported in 352 P.2d 806. [1] CRIMINAL LAW — PUNISHMENT AND PREVENTION OF […]
IN RE KELLEY, 193 Wn. 109 (1938)
74 P.2d 904 In the Matter of the Guardianship of GRANT KELLEY et al., Minors. ALBERT KELLEY, Respondent, v. H.F. KELLEY et al., Appellants. No. 26534. Department Two.The Supreme Court of Washington. January 3, 1938. [1] COURTS — GUARDIAN AND WARD — COURTS OF PROBATE JURISDICTION — GUARDIAN’S ACCOUNTING AND SETTLEMENT — LIABILITY ON GUARDIAN’S […]
STATE v. KRAMER, 72 Wn.2d 904 (1967)
435 P.2d 970 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. DANIEL PATTON KRAMER, Appellant.[*] No. 39064.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. December 28, 1967. [*] Reported in 435 P.2d 970. [1] Infants — Juvenile Court Proceeding — Obtaining Majority While Cause is Pending. When a juvenile cause is pending and not heard on its merits […]
EVANS v. MARRENGER, 133 Wn. 411 (1925)
233 P. 924 A.A. EVANS et al., Respondents, v. ADA MARRENGER, Appellant. No. 18970. Department One.The Supreme Court of Washington. March 13, 1925. FRAUDS, STATUTE OF (20) — BROKERS — CONTRACT FOR COMMISSIONS — SALE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY — TRADE FOR LAND. The acceptance of real property in part payment of the purchase price of […]
JONES v. CURTISS, 20 Wn.2d 470 (1944)
147 P.2d 912 L.M. JONES et al., Appellants, v. L.W. CURTISS et al., Respondents, NEIL CURRIE et al., Defendants.[1] No. 29070.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. April 14, 1944. [1] Reported in 147 P.2d 912. [1] UNITED STATES — HOME OWNERS’ LOAN CORPORATION — OBJECTS AND PURPOSES. The Home Owners’ Loan Corporation was created […]
STATE EX REL. BROWN v. BARNES, 155 Wn. 1 (1929)
283 P. 191 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, on the Relation of George Brown, Plaintiff, v. ERLE J. BARNES et al., Respondents. No. 22193. Department Two.The Supreme Court of Washington. December 23, 1929. [1] AGRICULTURE (7) — INSPECTION (5) — PROCEEDINGS — SUFFICIENCY OF NOTICE. A notice to the owner of property infested with earwigs substantially […]
LOZAN v. F.O.E., AERIE NO. 3, 53 Wn.2d 547 (1959)
335 P.2d 4 GEORGE LOZAN, Respondent, v. FRATERNAL ORDER OF EAGLES, AERIE NO 3, Appellant.[1] No. 34670.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. February 5, 1959. [1] Reported in 335 P.2d 4. [1] APPEAL AND ERROR — REVIEW — VERDICT. In an appeal from a judgment entered upon a verdict in favor of the respondent, […]
STATE v. LAUGHLIN, 161 Wn.2d 1021 (2007)
171 P.3d 1056 State, Respondent, v. Laughlin, Petitioner. No. 79561-4.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. 24625-6-III, October 26, 2006. Denied.
DOES v. BELLEVUE, 158 Wn.2d 1024 (2007)
Bellevue John Does 1-11 et al., Petitioners, v. Bellevue Sch. Dist. No. 405 et al., Respondents. No. 78603-8.The Supreme Court of Washington. January 3, 2007. Petition for review of decisions of the Court of Appeals, Nos. 54300-8-I, 52304-0-I, and 54380-6-I, October 3, 2005, 129 Wn. App. 832. Dispositions of Petitions for Review and Selected Motions […]
STATE v. SALY, 162 Wn.2d 1017 (2008)
State, Respondent, v. Saly et al., Petitioners. No. 80103-7.The Supreme Court of Washington. February 5, 2008. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, Nos. 56501-0-I and 56517-6-I, January 16, 2007, 136 Wn. App. 1042. Dispositions of Petitions for Review and Selected Motions for Discretionary Review. Denied.
THAYER v. BRADY, 28 Wn.2d 767 (1947)
184 P.2d 50 LESTER W. THAYER et al., Appellants, v. LENA M. BRADY, as Executrix, et al., Respondents.[1] No. 30204.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. August 21, 1947. [1] Reported in 184 P.2d 50. [1] CONTRACTS — CONSTRUCTION — CONSTRUCTION BY PARTIES — EFFECT. The interpretation which the parties to a contract have placed […]
ESTATE OF LARSON, 103 Wn.2d 517 (1985)
694 P.2d 1051 In the Matter of the Estate of CARL LARSON. No. 50257-9.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. January 11, 1985. [1] Attorney and Client — Compensation — Probate Fee — Fiduciary Relationship. An attorney for an estate stands in a fiduciary capacity to the personal representative and to the heirs or distributees […]
STATE v. MILLS, 149 Wn.2d 1034 (2003)
State, Respondent, v. Mills, Petitioner. No. 73626-0.The Supreme Court of Washington. September 5, 2003. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 48292-1-I, July 1, 2002, 112 Wn. App. 1030. Denied September 5, 2003.
STATE v. NORTHWEST MAGNESITE CO., 28 Wn.2d 1 (1947)
182 P.2d 643 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Appellant, v. NORTHWEST MAGNESITE COMPANY et al., Respondents.[1] No. 29528.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. June 7, 1947. [1] Reported in 182 P.2d 643. [1] MINES AND MINERALS — LEASE OF STATE MINERAL LANDS — STATUTORY PROVISIONS — QUARRYING MAGNESITE — “MINING ENTERPRISE.” The broad term “mining” […]
DISPOSITIONS OF PETITIONS FOR REVIEW, 82 Wn.2d 1012 (1973)
The Supreme Court of Washington. Benn, Petitioner, v. Kennell et al., Respondents, No. 42880. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, May 29, 1973, 9 Wn. App. 1001. Denied August 28, 1973. State, Respondent, v. Greathouse, Petitioner, No. 42906. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, June […]
STATE v. McFARLAND, 84 Wn.2d 391 (1974)
526 P.2d 361 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. JAMES EVERETT McFARLAND, Petitioner. No. 42929.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. September 12, 1974. [1] Criminal Law — Evidence — Poison Tree Rule — Purpose. The purpose of the poison tree rule, under which evidence gained by illegal means must be suppressed, is to prevent […]
STATE v. REEVES, 166 Wn.2d 1024 (2009)
217 P.3d 1158 State, Respondent, v. Reeves, Petitioner. No. 81780-4.The Supreme Court of Washington. September 9, 2009. [EDITOR’S NOTE: This case is unpublished as indicated by the issuing court.] Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 59528-8-I, May 5, 2008, 144 Wn. App. 422. Granted and remanded to the Court […]
THOMPSON v. DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING, 138 Wn.2d 783 (1999)
982 P.2d 601 CLAYTON THOMPSON, Petitioner, v. STATE OF WASHINGTON DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING, Respondent. No. 67225-3.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc.Argued May 25, 1999. Decided August 19, 1999. Page 784 [EDITORS’ NOTE: THIS PAGE CONTAINS HEADNOTES. HEADNOTES ARE NOT AN OFFICIAL PRODUCT OF THE COURT, THEREFORE THEY ARE NOT DISPLAYED.] Page 785 Brungardt Lowe […]
SANDONA v. CLE ELUM, 37 Wn.2d 831 (1951)
226 P.2d 889 TONY SANDONA, SR., et al., Appellants, v. THE CITY OF CLE ELUM et al., Respondents.[1] No. 31498.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. January 12, 1951. [1] Reported in 226 P.2d 889. [1] INJUNCTION — SUBJECTS OF PROTECTION AND RELIEF — CRIMINAL ACTS — AFFECTING RIGHTS OF PROPERTY. As a general rule, […]
STATE v. THEROFF, 95 Wn.2d 385 (1980)
622 P.2d 1240 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. PHILLIP LEE THEROFF, Petitioner. No. 47034-1.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. December 31, 1980. [1] Criminal Law — Review — Sufficiency of Evidence — In General. In reviewing the sufficiency of the evidence to support a guilty verdict in a criminal case, the appellate court […]
WILLIAMS v. DICKSON, 167 Wn. 229 (1932)
8 P.2d 1087 EMMA L. WILLIAMS, Respondent, v. JAMES G. DICKSON et al., Appellants. No. 23457. Department One.The Supreme Court of Washington. March 15, 1932. [1] MASTER AND SERVANT (174, 182) — INJURY TO THIRD PERSON — SCOPE OF EMPLOYMENT — EVIDENCE — SUFFICIENCY. It is for the jury to determine whether a Ford coupe […]
KELLOGG v. STATE, 94 Wn.2d 851 (1980)
621 P.2d 133 JACK L. KELLOGG, Appellant, v. THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, ET AL, Respondents. No. 46391.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. December 18, 1980. [1] Arrest — False Imprisonment — Warrantless Arrest — Reasonableness. An arrest is not false if it is lawful. A police officer may lawfully make a warrantless arrest for […]
ANNEX v. LEWIS, 164 Wn.2d 1028 (2008)
Quail Ridge Annex, LLC, et at., Petitioners, v. Lewis et al., Respondents. No. 81519-4.The Supreme Court of Washington. October 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. 26246-4-III, April 3, 2008, 143 Wn. App. 1049. Denied October […]
DISPOSITIONS OF PETITIONS FOR REVIEW, 83 Wn.2d 1005 (1973)
The Supreme Court of Washington. State, Respondent, v. Tradewell, Petitioner, No. 43043. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, October 24, 1973, 9 Wn. App. 821. Denied December 18, 1973. Van Horn, Petitioner, v. Van Horn, Respondent, No. 43018. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, August […]
McCLELLAN v. GREAT WESTERN FUEL CO., 32 Wn.2d 202 (1948)
201 P.2d 221 JOHN L. McCLELLAN et al., Respondents, v. GREAT WESTERN FUEL COMPANY et al., Appellants.[1] No. 30748.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. December 27, 1948. [1] Reported in 201 P.2d 221. [1] AUTOMOBILES — LIABILITY FOR INJURIES — ACCIDENTS AT INTERSECTIONS — CONTRIBUTORY NEGLIGENCE — FAILURE TO YIELD RIGHT OF WAY. In […]
SEATTLE v. BARTLETT, 6 Wn.2d 731 (1940)
106 P.2d 601 THE CITY OF SEATTLE, Appellant, v. R.C. BARTLETT, Respondent.[1] No. 27970.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. October 24, 1940. [1] Reported in 106 P.2d 601. Appeal from an order of the superior court for King county, Douglas, J., entered February 29, 1940, discharging the defendant from custody upon sustaining a challenge […]
STATE v. J. P., 72730-9 (Wash. 5-22-2003)
STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. J.P., b.d. 12-05-85, Petitioner. No. 72730-9The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. Oral Argument Date: March 25, 2003 Filed: May 22, 2003 Appeal from Superior Court, King County; 008026741 Honorable James B. Street, Judge. Counsel for Petitioner(s) Elaine L. Winters Washington Appellate Project Cobb Bldg 1305 4th Ave Ste 802 […]
HURWITZ v. DEPT. LABOR IND., 38 Wn.2d 332 (1951)
229 P.2d 505 ABRAHAM HURWITZ, Appellant, v. THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRIES, Respondent.[1] No. 31226.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. March 29, 1951. [1] Reported in 229 P.2d 505. [1] WORKMEN’S COMPENSATION — PROCEEDINGS TO SECURE — QUESTIONS OF FACT — CAUSE OF DISABILITY. Whether a given disability of a claimant is the […]
COLASURDO v. COLASURDO, 27 Wn.2d 860 (1947)
181 P.2d 172 JENNIE COLASURDO, Appellant, v. ANGELO COLASURDO, Respondent.[1] No. 30033.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. May 22, 1947. [1] Reported in 181 P.2d 172. [1] APPEAL AND ERROR — RECORD — STATEMENT OF FACTS — FAILURE TO FILE IN TIME — EXCUSES. A statement of facts not filed within the ninety-day period […]
IN RE DET. OF CALDERWOOD, 156 Wn.2d 1020 (2006)
132 P.3d 735 In re Det. of Calderwood, Petitioner. No. 76667-3.The Supreme Court of Washington. March 8, 2006. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 53456-4-I, January 18, 2005, 125 Wn. App. 1011. Denied.
IN MATTER OF KING v. RHAY, 51 Wn.2d 895 (1958)
320 P.2d 1102 In the Matter of the Application for a Writ of Habeas Corpus of RALPH R. KING, Petitioner, v. B.J. RHAY, as Superintendent of the State Penitentiary, Respondent.[1] No. 34483.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. January 30, 1958. [1] Reported in 320 P.2d 1102. Application filed in the supreme court October 10, […]
STATE EX REL. N.W. ETC. CO. v. S. CT., 27 Wn.2d 694 (1947)
179 P.2d 510 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, on the Relation of Northwestern Electric Company et al., Plaintiff, v. THE SUPERIOR COURT FOR CLARK COUNTY, H.G. Sutton, Judge, Respondent.[1] No. 30122.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. April 18, 1947. [1] Reported in 179 P.2d 510. [1] EMINENT DOMAIN — PROCEEDINGS TO TAKE PROPERTY — PUBLIC […]
SHARINGER v. KOPANSKY, 170 Wn.2d 1007 (2010)
245 P.3d 227 Sharinger, Petitioner, v. Kopansky et al., Respondents. No. 84881-5.The Supreme Court of Washington. November 3, 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. 38956-8-II, May 11, 2010, 156 Wn. App. 1001. Denied.
JOHNSON v. DEPT. OF LABOR AND INDUSTRIES, 184 Wn. 567 (1935)
52 P.2d 310 P.J. JOHNSON, Appellant, v. THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRIES, Respondent. No. 25749. Department Two.The Supreme Court of Washington. December 9, 1935. [1] MASTER AND SERVANT (121-2) — REMEDIES UNDER WORKMEN’S COMPENSATION ACT — CAUSE OF INJURY — PREEXISTING DISEASE — EVIDENCE — SUFFICIENCY. Where at the time of an injury an […]
ADAMS v. KING COUNTY, 164 Wn.2d 640 (2008)
192 P.3d 891 NANCY ADAMS ET AL., Appellants, v. KING COUNTY ET AL., Respondents. No. 81028-1.The Supreme Court of Washington.Argued March 13, 2008. Decided September 25, 2008. Page 641 [EDITORS’ NOTE: THIS PAGE CONTAINS HEADNOTES. HEADNOTES ARE NOT AN OFFICIAL PRODUCT OF THE COURT, THEREFORE THEY ARE NOT DISPLAYED.] Page 642 [EDITORS’ NOTE: THIS PAGE […]
HAGER v. PARCHER, 136 Wn. 518 (1925)
240 P. 924 ABNER HAGER, Appellant, v. PHIL PARCHER et al., Respondents. No. 19489. Department Two.The Supreme Court of Washington. November 20, 1925. FORCIBLE ENTRY AND DETAINER (10, 11) — EVIDENCE — POSSESSION AND TITLE — SUFFICIENCY. Findings that plaintiff in forcible detainer was not in peaceable possession of the premises, are sustained, where the […]
COWLITZ COUNTY v. JURMU, 177 Wn. 492 (1934)
32 P.2d 528 COWLITZ COUNTY, Respondent, v. K.A. JURMU et al., Appellants, P.A. GLAHN, Respondent. No. 24861. Department One.The Supreme Court of Washington. May 7, 1934. [1] DRAINS (22) — TAXATION (153) — DIKING DISTRICTS — ASSESSMENT — ENFORCEMENT — ACTIONS TO FORECLOSE — NOTICE AND SUMMONS — PUBLICATION — SUFFICIENCY. Rem. Rev. Stat., § […]
MATHEWSON v. SHIELDS, 184 Wn. 284 (1935)
50 P.2d 898 M.F. MATHEWSON, as Administrator, Appellant, v. THOMAS M. SHIELDS et al., Respondents. No. 25785. Department Two.The Supreme Court of Washington. November 6, 1935. [1] DEEDS (16, 61) — DELIVERY — EVIDENCE — SUFFICIENCY. The grantor clearly manifested his intention to part with dominion and control of a deed to a lifelong friend, […]
OLYMPIA BREW. CO. v. NORTHWEST ETC. CO., 178 Wn. 533 (1934)
35 P.2d 104 OLYMPIA BREWING COMPANY, Respondent, v. NORTHWEST BREWING COMPANY, Appellant, E.N. HUTCHINSON, as Secretary of State, Defendant. No. 25154. Department Two.The Supreme Court of Washington. August 14, 1934. [1] APPEAL AND ERROR (322-1) — RECORD — ABSTRACT — SUFFICIENCY. The court will deny a motion, made for the first time in the briefs, […]
STANSBERY v. MEDO-LAND DAIRY, INC., 5 Wn.2d 328 (1940)
105 P.2d 86 D.C. STANSBERY, Appellant, v. MEDO-LAND DAIRY, INC., Respondent.[1] No. 27950.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. September 5, 1940. [1] Reported in 105 P.2d 86. [1] See 4 Am. Jur. 301. [1] ASSIGNMENTS — REQUISITES AND VALIDITY — NOTICE TO DEBTOR. Although notice to the debtor of an assignment is not necessary […]
IN RE RIDENOUR, 23 Wn.2d 779 (1945)
162 P.2d 278 In the Matter of the Application of RUSSEL R. RIDENOUR for a Writ of Certiorari to the Washington State Bar Association.[1] No. 29714.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. October 5, 1945. [1] Reported in 162 P.2d 278. [1] ATTORNEY AND CLIENT — ADMISSION TO PRACTICE — RESIDENCE. In certiorari proceedings to […]
STATE v. PITTS, 62 Wn.2d 294 (1963)
382 P.2d 508 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. GEORGE HENRY PITTS, Appellant.[*] No. 36540.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. June 6, 1963. [*] Reported in 382 P.2d 508. [1]Witnesses — Impeachment — Rehabilitation. Where an attack on a witness’ testimony is such that it may reasonably be said to contain an inference that […]
WELLS v. SCOTT, 75 Wn.2d 922 (1969)
454 P.2d 378 JIM WELLS, Respondent and Cross-appellant, v. GLENN SCOTT et al., Defendants, SCOTT SUESS BUILDERS CO., Appellant.[*] No. 39690.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. May 8, 1969. [*] Reported in 454 P.2d 378. [1] Appeal and Error — Findings of Fact — Review. The Supreme Court will not re-try factual issues; when […]
STATE v. FINLEY, 40 Wn.2d 102 (1952)
241 P.2d 442 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. ALLAN C. FINLEY, Appellant.[1] No. 31761.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. February 28, 1952. [1] Reported in 241 P.2d 442. [1] ATTORNEY AND CLIENT — THE RELATION — EMPLOYMENT AND AUTHORITY OF COUNSEL — APPEARANCE OF COUNSEL WITHOUT CONSENT OF CLIENT. The supreme court will […]
WOOD v. CHAMBERS PACKING CO., 190 Wn. 411 (1937)
68 P.2d 221 OSCAR E. WOOD, Appellant, v. A.H. CHAMBERS PACKING COMPANY, Respondent. No. 26301. En Banc.The Supreme Court of Washington. May 20, 1937. [1] MASTER AND SERVANT — WORKMEN’S COMPENSATION — COMPENSABLE EMPLOYMENT — COURSE OF EMPLOYMENT. An injured workman, to come within the workmen’s compensation act, must be engaged in the employment of […]
STEWART v. BEGHTEL, 38 Wn.2d 870 (1951)
234 P.2d 484 JUANITA STEWART, Appellant, v. DEWEY BEGHTEL et al., Respondents.[1] No. 31647.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. July 12, 1951. [1] Reported in 234 P.2d 484. [1] APPEAL AND ERROR — PLEADING — CHALLENGE TO SUFFICIENCY OF COMPLAINT — AVAILABILITY ON APPEAL. The question whether a complaint states a cause of action […]
STATE v. CRAIG, 59 Wn.2d 266 (1961)
367 P.2d 617 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. THEODORE N. CRAIG, Appellant.[*] No. 35938.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. December 22, 1961. [*] Reported in 367 P.2d 617. [1] ABORTION — EVIDENCE — SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS — ADMISSIBILITY. Surgical instruments particularly suitable for use in performing abortions, are admissible as evidence in a prosecution […]
STATE v. JEANNOTE, 133 Wn.2d 847 (1997)
947 P.2d 1192 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. JOHN JAY JEANNOTTE, Appellant. No. 65169-8.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc.Argued October 29, 1997. Decided December 11, 1997. Page 848 Appeal from the Superior Court for Spokane County, No. 93-1-01719-8, Richard J. Schroeder, J., on September 26, 1994. Phelps Associates, by Douglas D. Phelps, for […]
McDONALD v. HOGNESS, 92 Wn.2d 431 (1979)
598 P.2d 707 FREDERICK N. McDONALD, Appellant, v. JOHN R. HOGNESS, ET AL, Respondents. No. 45864.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. August 2, 1979. [1] Colleges and Universities — Constitutional Law — Equal Protection — Classification — By Race — Admissions Policies. The consideration of race as a positive factor in the selection of […]
IN RE FIELDS, 168 Wn.2d 1035 (2009)
In re Personal Restraint of Fields, Petitioner. No. 82900-4.The Supreme Court of Washington. December 4, 2009. [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. 38213-0-II, March 6, 2009. Granted and remanded. Page 1036
STATE v. EPSTEIN, 138 Wn. 118 (1926)
244 P. 388 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. H. EPSTEIN, Appellant. No. 19404. Department Two.The Supreme Court of Washington. March 22, 1926. [1] FRAUDULENT CONVEYANCES (14) — SALES OF STOCK IN BULK — STATEMENT OF CREDITORS — VERIFICATION. Rem. Comp. Stat., § 5834, making it perjury for the vendor of any stock of goods […]
OKANOGAN COUNTY v. JOHNSON, 156 Wn. 515 (1930)
287 P. 15 OKANOGAN COUNTY, Respondent, v. WILLIAM JOHNSON, Appellant. No. 22081. Department One.The Supreme Court of Washington. April 28, 1930. [1] HIGHWAYS (12) — ESTABLISHING — POWERS OF LOCAL AUTHORITIES — ACCEPTING GRANT. Where the public had acquired a prescriptive right of way over part of the public domain, a resolution by the county […]
IN RE CAMPBELL, 74 Wn.2d 276 (1968)
444 P.2d 784 In the Matter of GORDON McLEAN CAMPBELL, an Attorney at Law.[*] No. C.D. 3416.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. August 15, 1968. [*] Reported in 444 P.2d 784. [1] Attorney and Client — Discipline — Mental Competency — Conduct of Attorney. An attorney’s stated belief that he has a constitutional right […]
IN RE BEITO, 167 Wn.2d 497 (2009)
220 P.3d 489 In the Matter of the Personal Restraint of COREY SCOTT BEITO, Petitioner. No. 77973-2.The Supreme Court of Washington.Argued May 26, 2009. Decided November 12, 2009. Page 498 [EDITORS’ NOTE: THIS PAGE CONTAINS HEADNOTES. HEADNOTES ARE NOT AN OFFICIAL PRODUCT OF THE COURT, THEREFORE THEY ARE NOT DISPLAYED.] Page 499 Jeffrey E. Ellis […]
HUNTER v. LINCOLN STAGES, INC., 161 Wn. 634 (1931)
297 P. 179 HARRY HUNTER et al., Respondents, v. LINCOLN STAGES, INCORPORATED, et al., Appellants. No. 22870. Department One.The Supreme Court of Washington. April 2, 1931. [1] HIGHWAYS (52, 58) — NEGLIGENT USE — ACTIONS FOR INJURIES — QUESTIONS FOR JURY. The negligence of a stage driver following and crashing with great force into an […]
OCEANOGRAPHIC COMM’N v. O’BRIEN, 74 Wn.2d 904 (1968)
447 P.2d 707 OCEANOGRAPHIC COMMISSION OF WASHINGTON et al., Plaintiffs, v. ROBERT S. O’BRIEN, as State Treasurer, et al., Defendants.[*] No. 39914.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. November 21, 1968. [*] Reported in 447 P.2d 707. [1] Officers — Eligibility — Civil Office — What Constitutes. Whether a public office is a “civil office” […]
HINDS v. JOHNSON, 55 Wn.2d 325 (1959)
347 P.2d 828 JOHN M. HINDS, Respondent, v. RON K. JOHNSON et al., Appellants.[1] No. 35103.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. December 24, 1959. [1] Reported in 347 P.2d 828. [1] AUTOMOBILES — ACTIONS — EVIDENCE — SUFFICIENCY — PERSONAL INJURIES. In an action for personal injuries arising out of an automobile accident, held […]
DRAPER v. GIBSON, 151 Wn. 510 (1929)
276 P. 554 T.J. DRAPER, Respondent, v. W.D. GIBSON, Appellant. No. 21577. Department Two.The Supreme Court of Washington. April 16, 1929. [1] DAMAGES (62) — MEASURE AND AMOUNT — INJURY TO PERSONAL PROPERTY — DEPRECIATION AND COST OF REPAIRS. In awarding damages for injury to a new automobile, consideration is properly given to depreciation in […]
STATE v. BURTON, 165 Wn.2d 1033 (2009)
State, Respondent, v. Burton, Petitioner. In re Pers. Restraint of Burton. No. 82141-1.The Supreme Court of Washington. March 4, 2009. [EDITOR’S NOTE: This case is unpublished as indicated by the issuing court.] Petition for review of decisions of the Court of Appeals, Nos. 25841-6-III and 26327-4-III, July 3, 2008, 145 Wn. App. 1034. Denied
DISPOSITIONS OF PETITIONS FOR REVIEW, 93 Wn.2d 1017 (1979)
The Supreme Court of Washington. Kitsap County Bank, Petitioner, v. Lewis, et al, Respondents, No. 46815. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, December 4, 1979, 24 Wn. App. 757. Denied March 7, 1980. State, Respondent, v. Oglesbee, Petitioner, No. 46820. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of […]
WOODCOCK v. McCORD, 160 Wn. 607 (1931)
295 P. 734 WILLIAM W. WOODCOCK et al., Appellants, v. E.S. McCORD et al., Respondents. No. 22546. En Banc.The Supreme Court of Washington. February 10, 1931. [1] WILLS (65, 71) — CONSTRUCTION — AMBIGUITIES — EXTRINSIC EVIDENCE OF INTENT — PRECATORY TRUSTS — WORDS SUFFICIENT TO CREATE. As against a demurrer, a complaint to construe […]
IN RE MAR. OF DIDIER, 160 Wn.2d 1012 (2007)
161 P.3d 1026 In re Marriage of Didier. No. 79205-4.The Supreme Court of Washington. June 5, 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. 33478-0-II, August 8, 2006, 134 Wn. App. 490. Denied.
HOVIS v. INDUSTRIAL HOSP. ASS’N, 71 Wn.2d 169 (1967)
426 P.2d 976 WATSON E. HOVIS, Respondent, v. INDUSTRIAL HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION, Appellant.[*] No. 38778.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. May 4, 1967. [*] Reported in 426 P.2d 976. [1] Insurance — Medical Insurance — When Condition is “Manifest.” Under a medical insurance policy covering illnesses which become “manifest” 30 days after the policy becomes […]
IN RE WRIGHT, 31 Wn.2d 905 (1948)
200 P.2d 478 In the Matter of the Application of LOUELLA WRIGHT for a Writ of Habeas Corpus.[1] No. 30337.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. November 30, 1948. [1] Reported in 200 P.2d 478. [1] CRIMINAL LAW — PUNISHMENT — EFFECT OF DELAY IN IMPRISONMENT. Unless there is a statute providing otherwise, delay in […]
WOODS v. POMMERENING, 44 Wn.2d 867 (1954)
271 P.2d 705 ALBERT WOODS, Appellant, v. ROBERT POMMERENING et al., Respondents.[1] No. 32662.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. June 17, 1954. [1] Reported in 271 P.2d 705. [1] APPEAL AND ERROR — ASSIGNMENT OF ERRORS — NECESSITY — PROPOSED FINDINGS. In the absence of an assignment of error directed to the trial court’s […]
MANOS v. SEATTLE, 173 Wn. 662 (1933)
24 P.2d 91 JOHN MANOS, Respondent, v. THE CITY OF SEATTLE et al., Appellants. No. 24094. Department One.The Supreme Court of Washington. July 25, 1933. [1] CONSTITUTIONAL LAW (114) — EQUAL PROTECTION OF LAWS — PROHIBITION OF TRADE OF BUSINESS — ZONING ORDINANCES — SKATING RINKS. A zoning ordinance discriminating against skating rinks as compared […]
STATE v. GRAYS, 136 Wn.2d 1016 (1998)
966 P.2d 903 State, Respondent, v. Grays, Petitioner. No. 66760-8.The Supreme Court of Washington. September 30, 1998. Petition for review of decisions of the Court of Appeals, Nos. 20350-2-II, 21343-5-II, March 17, 1998. Denied September 30, 1998.
STATE v. BARNES, 154 Wn.2d 1012 (2005)
State, Respondent, v. Barnes, Petitioner. No. 76319-4.The Supreme Court of Washington. June 1, 2005. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 52899-8-I, November 1, 2004. Granted and case remanded to the Court of Appeals. Page 1013
LARSON v. DEPT. OF LABOR INDUSTRIES, 174 Wn. 618 (1933)
25 P.2d 1040 WALLACE H. LARSON, Respondent, v. THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRIES, Appellant. No. 24634. Department One.The Supreme Court of Washington. October 23, 1933. [1] EVIDENCE (14) — JUDICIAL NOTICE — PROCEEDINGS OF COURTS — COURT RULES. The supreme court will not take judicial notice of the rules of the superior court when […]
SALAS v. HI-TECH ERECTORS, 168 Wn.2d 664 (2010)
230 P.3d 583 ALEX SALAS, Petitioner, v. HI-TECH ERECTORS, Respondent. No. 81590-9.The Supreme Court of Washington.Argued November 16, 2009. Decided April 15, 2010. Page 665 Appeal from the Superior Court for King County, No. 04-2-36411-6, Michael Hayden, J. Page 666 Robert B. Kornfeld (of Kornfeld Trudell Bowen Lingenbrink, PLLC) and Charles K. Wiggins (of Wiggins […]
KEISEL v. BREDICK, 192 Wn. 665 (1937)
74 P.2d 473 GEORGE KEISEL, Respondent, v. BEN BREDICK et al., Appellants. No. 26821. Department One.The Supreme Court of Washington. December 21, 1937. [1] AUTOMOBILES — LIABILITY FOR INJURIES — JOINT ADVENTURE. The evidence sustains a finding of a joint adventure, where it appears that a number of employees of the Federal government agreed to […]
MOELLER v. SCHULTZ, 11 Wn.2d 416 (1941)
119 P.2d 660 WILLIAM MOELLER et al., Respondents, v. CHRIST SCHULTZ et al., Appellants.[1] No. 28372.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. November 28, 1941. [1] Reported in 119 P.2d 660. [1] REFORMATION OF INSTRUMENTS — GROUNDS FOR REFORMATION — MUTUAL MISTAKE. Where a contract is materially at variance with the intention of the parties […]
WASHINGTON SECURITY CO. v. STATE, 9 Wn.2d 197 (1941)
114 P.2d 965 WASHINGTON SECURITY COMPANY, Respondent, v. THE STATE OF WASHINGTON et al., Appellants.[1] No. 28114.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. June 13, 1941. [1] Reported in 114 P.2d 965. [1] PUBLIC LANDS — WRONGFUL SALE BY STATE — RIGHT TO REFUND. Where the state purports to sell shorelands which it does not […]
ORWICK v. SEATTLE, 103 Wn.2d 249 (1984)
692 P.2d 793 JOHN W. ORWICK, ET AL, Petitioners, v. THE CITY OF SEATTLE, Respondent. No. 50714-7.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. December 13, 1984. [1] Courts — Jurisdiction — Subject Matter — Determination. Whether an action is within a particular court’s subject matter jurisdiction depends upon the nature of the action and the […]
IN RE MILTON’S ESTATE, 48 Wn.2d 389 (1956)
294 P.2d 412 In the Matter of the Estate of COLEMAN W. MILTON, Deceased. ALFRED PORTWOOD, JR., et al., as Executors, Respondents, v. CLIFFORD MINKLER, Appellant.[1] No. 33471.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. February 23, 1956. [1] Reported in 294 P.2d 412. [1] EXEMPTIONS — PROPERTY EXEMPT — PROCEEDS OF LIFE INSURANCE POLICY. Under […]
STATE v. VERHAREN, 136 Wn.2d 888 (1998)
969 P.2d 64 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, on the Relation of Steven Quick-Ruben, Petitioner, v. ARTHUR W. VERHAREN, Respondent. No. 65564-2.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc.Argued May 19, 1998. Decided December 24, 1998. Page 889 [EDITORS’ NOTE: THIS PAGE CONTAINS HEADNOTES. HEADNOTES ARE NOT AN OFFICIAL PRODUCT OF THE COURT, THEREFORE THEY ARE NOT […]
TAO v. LI, 163 Wn.2d 1045 (2008)
Yong Tao, Respondent, v. Heng Bin Li et al., Defendants, Heng Da Li et al., Petitioners. No. 80805-8.The Supreme Court of Washington. June 5, 2008. [EDITOR’S NOTE: This case is unpublished as indicated by the issuing court.] Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 24779-1-III, September 18, 2007, 140 Wn. […]
ALEXIOU v. NOCKAS, 171 Wn. 369 (1933)
17 P.2d 911 LOUIS ALEXIOU et al., Respondents, v. LOUIS NOCKAS, Appellant. No. 24214. Department One.The Supreme Court of Washington. January 12, 1933. [1] HIGHWAYS (53-1, 58) — JOINT ADVENTURES (1) — NEGLIGENT USE — CONTRIBUTORY NEGLIGENCE — MUTUAL RIGHTS — FAILURE TO PROTEST — QUESTION FOR JURY. While joint adventurers in an automobile trip […]