Category: Washington Supreme Court Opinions

545 P.2d 1186 GEORGE KINNEAR, ET AL, Respondents, v. THE HERTZ CORPORATION, Appellant. No. 43811.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. January 29, 1976. [1] Statutes — Validity — Severability — Effect. In considering a challenge to a statute whose terms the legislature intended to be severable, a court need consider only those specific provisions […]

313 P.2d 1112 WILLIAM N. SUMMERWELL, Individually and as Executor, Appellant, v. FARMERS INSURANCE EXCHANGE, Respondent, WESTERN PACIFIC INSURANCE COMPANY, Appellant.[1] No. 34212.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. July 25, 1957. [1] Reported in 313 P.2d 1112. [1] INSURANCE — WAIVER OF POLICY REQUIREMENTS — STATEMENTS OF AGENT. A letter written by the agent […]

100 P.3d 307 In the Matter of the Recall of RONALD YOUNG, Marysville School District No. 25 Board Member. In the Matter of the Recall of HELEN MOUNT, Marysville School District No. 25 Board Member. Nos. 75002-5; 75003-3.The Supreme Court of Washington.Considered September 9, 2004. Decided November 12, 2004. Page 849 E.M. Mount (of Turnbull […]

114 P.2d 159 J.P. McLEAN, Respondent, v. CONTINENTAL BAKING COMPANY et al., Appellants.[1] No. 28163.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. June 10, 1941. [1] Reported in 114 P.2d 159. [1] AUTOMOBILES — LIABILITY FOR INJURIES — ACCIDENTS AT INTERSECTIONS — RIGHT OF WAY — CONTRIBUTORY NEGLIGENCE OF FAVORED DRIVER. In an intersection collision case, […]

452 P.2d 220 THOMAS W. SCOTT et al., Appellants, v. RAINBOW AMBULANCE SERVICE, INC., et al., Respondents.[*] No. 39540.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. March 13, 1969. [*] Reported in 452 P.2d 220. [1] Trial — Taking Case From Jury — Judgment on Opening Statement. Although the trial court has the authority to summarily […]

201 P.2d 194 In the Matter of the Employees of BUFFELEN LUMBER MANUFACTURING COMPANY et al.[1] No. 30667.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. December 29, 1948. [1] Reported in 201 P.2d 194. [1] UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION — RULINGS OF COMMISSION — REVIEW BY COURTS — QUESTIONS OF FACT AND LAW. In determining matters arising under […]

806 P.2d 760 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. CONJEWEL MARCHE GLOVER, Appellant. No. 56951-7.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. March 14, 1991. [1] Arrest — Detention for Questioning — Validity — Reasonableness — Necessity. The Fourth Amendment and Const. art. 1, § 7 require that all seizures of persons be reasonable, even those […]

220 P.3d 210 State, Respondent, v. Khan, Petitioner. No. 83225-1.The Supreme Court of Washington. November 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. 61207-7-I, April 20, 2009, 149 Wn. App. 1052. Review Orders. Denied.

171 P.3d 1056 State, Respondent, v. Collett, Petitioner. No. 79562-2.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. 33714-2-II, September 26, 2006, 135 Wn. App. 1005. Denied.

262 P.2d 765 HERMIE ROSE NOLAND, Respondent, v. THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRIES, Appellant.[1] No. 32574.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. October 30, 1953. [1] Reported in 262 P.2d 765. [1] APPEAL AND ERROR — ASSIGNMENT OF ERRORS — NECESSITY — INSTRUCTIONS. Where no assignments of error were directed to any of the […]

443 P.2d 654 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. HENRY JAMERSON, Appellant.[*] No. 39810.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. July 11, 1968. [*] Reported in 443 P.2d 654. [1] Criminal Law — Trial — Instructions — Charge as a Whole. Each instruction is to be considered in the light of all other instructions given, […]

77 P.2d 610 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, on the Relation of G.W. Hamilton, as Attorney General, Appellant, v. E.C. AYER, as County Clerk of Thurston County, Respondent. No. 26940. Department One.The Supreme Court of Washington. March 22, 1938. [1] STATES — ACTIONS BY OR AGAINST — COSTS — FILING FEES — LIABILITY. The state, on […]

457 P.2d 194 WILLIAM R. JOHNSTON et al., Appellants, v. VICTOR OHLS et al., Respondents.[*] No. 39630.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. July 17, 1969. [*] Reported in 457 P.2d 194. [1] Animals — Strict Liability — Elements — Proof — Defenses. One who keeps a dog, who knows or reasonably should know that […]

226 P.3d 780 State, Respondent, v. Ponce, Petitioner. No. 83542-0.The Supreme Court of Washington. February 9, 2010. [EDITOR’S NOTE: This case is unpublished as indicated by the issuing court.] Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 37907-4-II, June 2, 2009, 150 Wn. App. 1032. Dispositions of Petitions for Review and […]

412 P.2d 755 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, on the Relation of John J. O’Connell, as Attorney General, Appellant, v. ALBERTSON’S, INC., et al., Respondents.[*] No. 37893.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. March 31, 1966. [*] Reported in 412 P.2d 755. [1] Unfair Competition — Legality of Competitive Prices — Proof. Where a retailer had […]

937 P.2d 1101 State, Respondent, v. Graham, Petitioner. State, Respondent, v. Davis, Petitioner. No. 64939-1.The Supreme Court of Washington. May 7, 1997. Petitions for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, November 15, 1996, 84 Wn. App. 1008. Denied May 7, 1997.

6 P.2d 591 THE CITY OF SEATTLE, Respondent, v. LAKE UNION BRICK COMPANY, Appellant. No. 23411. Department Two.The Supreme Court of Washington. January 8, 1932. [1] EMINENT DOMAIN (137) — PROCEEDINGS TO TAKE PROPERTY — COMPENSATION — ASSESSMENT BY JURY — VERDICT AND FINDINGS — STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS. In eminent domain proceedings, the verdict of a […]

960 P.2d 938 State, Respondent, v. Russo, Petitioner. No. 66413-7.The Supreme Court of Washington. July 8, 1998. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, December 12, 1997, 88 Wn. App. 1051. Denied July 8, 1998.

570 P.2d 1218 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. LEONARD LEE CARTER, Appellant. No. 44737.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. November 3, 1977. [1] Criminal Law — Statutes — Vagueness — In General. Due process requires that criminal statutes be sufficiently specific so as to give fair notice of the conduct proscribed so that […]

521 P.2d 699 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Petitioner, v. KENNETH LLOYD TAYLOR, Respondent. No. 42923.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. April 11, 1974. [1] Criminal Law — Plea of Guilty — Withdrawal — Manifest Injustice — Burden. CrR 4.2(f), which permits the withdrawal of a plea of guilty when necessary to correct a manifest […]

227 P.2d 852 Grays Harbor Energy, LLC, Respondent, v. Grays Harbor County, Petitioner. No. 83770-8.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, Nos. 37163-4-II and 37116-9-II, August 11, 2009, 151 Wn. App. […]

303 P.2d 524 HARRY C. WHITE et al., Respondents, v. ANTHONY B. PAQUE et al., Appellants, DALISON D. WHITE et al., Defendants.[1] No. 33474.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. November 15, 1956. [1] Reported in 303 P.2d 524. [1] WATERS AND WATERCOURSES — CONVEYANCES AND CONTRACTS — EASEMENTS — CONSTRUCTION. In an action for […]

774 P.2d 1223 In the Matter of the Recall of ROBERT M. ZUFELT. No. 55808-6.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. June 29, 1989. [1] Elections — Recall — Petition — Legal Sufficiency — Test. A recall petition is not legally sufficient unless it states in what specific manner the official’s conduct constitutes misfeasance, malfeasance, […]

983 P.2d 608 STATE OF WASHINGTON, Petitioner, v. NATALIE BROWN, Respondent. No. 67024-2.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc.Argued January 27, 1999. Decided September 9, 1999. Page 21 Norm Maleng, Prosecutiong Attorney, and Lee D. Yates, Deputy, for appellant. Allen, Hansen Maybrown, P.S., by Richard A. Hansen, for respondent. IRELAND, J. This case involves a […]

64 P.2d 511 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. LYNN DELANO, Appellant. No. 26454. Department Two.The Supreme Court of Washington. January 29, 1937. [1] CRIMINAL LAW (460) — PUNISHMENT OF SUBSEQUENT OFFENSES — HABITUAL CRIMINAL CHARGE — TIME FOR DETERMINATION OF ISSUES. Under Rem. Rev. Stat., § 2286, an habitual criminal charge may be joined […]

87 P.2d 987 GINA OSTERHOUT, Respondent, v. PAULINE PETERSON, as Administratrix, et al., Appellants. No. 27355. Department One.The Supreme Court of Washington. March 6, 1939. [1] WILLS — CONTRACTS TO DEVISE — PAROL CONTRACTS — EVIDENCE — SUFFICIENCY. An oral promise to devise property is not established by that conclusive, definite, certain testimony beyond all […]

259 P.3d 1110 State, Petitioner v. Gassman, Respondent. The Supreme Court of Washington. No. 85801-2. September 8, 2011. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 28054-3-III, January 6, 2011, 160 Wn. App. 12. Granted.

60 P.2d 54 In the Matter of the Disbarment of FRED M. BOND. No. C.D. 2082. En Banc.The Supreme Court of Washington. August 10, 1936. [1] ATTORNEY AND CLIENT (7) — SUSPENSION AND DISBARMENT — GROUNDS — PERJURY — EVIDENCE — SUFFICIENCY. Evidence set out and held not to sustain charges of perjury warranting the […]

64 P.2d 790 MARY H. SHARP, Respondent, v. HENRY F. JACKS et al., Defendants, J.L. MULLIN et al., Appellants. No. 26517. Department Two.The Supreme Court of Washington. February 2, 1937. [1] ASSISTANCE, WRIT OF (2) — PERSONS ENTITLED. A writ of assistance properly issues upon foreclosure of a mortgage, and can not be defeated for […]

226 P.3d 780 State, Respondent, v. Davis, Petitioner. No. 83655-8.The Supreme Court of Washington. February 9, 2010. [EDITOR’S NOTE: This case is unpublished as indicated by the issuing court.] Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 27077-7-III, August 13, 2009, 151 Wn. App. 1047. Dispositions of Petitions for Review and […]

395 P.2d 486 LORRAINE T. BAKER, Individually and as Executrix, Respondent, v. HELEN M. HILTON, as Executrix, Petitioner. RALPH MILNE, Respondent, v. HELEN M. HILTON, as Executrix, Petitioner.[*] Nos. 36876, 36886.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. September 24, 1964. [*] Reported in 395 P.2d 486. [1] Venue — Motion for Change — Discretion of […]

130 P.2d 876 FRED P. RAWSON, Appellant, v. THE DEPARTMENT OF LICENSES, Respondent.[1] No. 28873.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. November 10, 1942. [1] Reported in 130 P.2d 876. [1] AUTOMOBILES — LICENSE AND REGULATION — REVOCATION OF LICENSE — NONOPERATORS. Rem. Rev. Stat. (Sup.), Vol. 7A, § 6600-109, providing for the suspension of […]

584 P.2d 390 WARREN I. BARDE, Appellant, v. THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent. No. 45299.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. September 14, 1978. [1] Statutes — Subjects and Titles of Acts — Single Subject. In order to meet the requirement of Const. art. 2, § 19 that legislative bills contain only one subject, there […]

296 P.2d 996 ORPHA FULLER et al., Appellants, v. W.H. OSTRUSKE et al., Respondents and Cross-appellants. THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, on the Relation of S.A. Liening et al., Appellants, v. PACIFIC ALASKA CONTRACTORS, INC., et al., Respondents.[1] Nos. 33253, 33254.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. May 3, 1956. [1] Reported in 296 P.2d 996. […]

261 P.2d 434 In the Matter of the Estate of OTTO B. GUFLER, Deceased.[1] No. 32348.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. October 5, 1953. [1] Reported in 261 P.2d 434. [1] TAXATION — INHERITANCE TAXES — EXEMPTIONS — PROCEEDS OF LIFE INSURANCE POLICIES. Under Rem. Rev. Stat. (Sup.), § 11211b, providing that insurance payable […]

441 P.2d 768 In the Matter of the Estate of BENJAMIN W. HAMILTON, Deceased. SHIRLEY McGUIRE HAMILTON, Appellant, v. MARILYN J. HAMILTON BURROWES et al., Respondents and Cross-appellants.[*] No. 39371.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. May 23, 1968. [*] Reported in 441 P.2d 768. [1] Wills — Construction — Intent of Testator. When construing […]

474 P.2d 274 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. BRUCE W. GLADSTONE, Appellant.[*] No. 39811.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. September 10, 1970. [*] Reported in 474 P.2d 274. [1] Criminal Law — Parties to Offenses — Aiders and Abettors — Nexus With Principal. In order to successfully prosecute an alleged aider and abettor […]

950 P.2d 475 Blewett, Petitioner, v. Abbott Laboratories, et al., Respondents No. 65819-6.The Supreme Court of Washington. January 7, 1998. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, June 23, 1997, 86 Wn. App. 782. Granted January 7, 1998.

185 P.2d 109 GRANT DIXON et al., Respondents, v. DUNCAN J. MacGILLIVRAY et al., Appellants.[1] No. 30294.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. October 2, 1947. [1] Reported in 185 P.2d 109. [1] FRAUD — DECEPTION CONSTITUTING — ELEMENTS. The essential elements of actionable fraud are a representation of an existing fact; its materiality; its […]

127 P.2d 682 ALVA M. BOWEN, Respondent, v. THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SECURITY, Appellant.[1] No. 28649.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. July 7, 1942. [1] Reported in 127 P.2d 682. [1] APPEAL AND ERROR — DECISIONS REVIEWABLE — AMOUNT IN CONTROVERSY — SPECIAL PROCEEDINGS. Const. Art. IV., § 4, providing that the jurisdiction of […]

161 P.2d 139 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Appellant, v. THOMAS F. BAUERS, Respondent.[1] No. 29509.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. August 2, 1945. [1] Reported in 161 P.2d 139. [1] APPEAL AND ERROR — REVIEW — NEW TRIAL — ORDER DISPOSING OF MOTION — REFERENCE TO ORAL DECISION. Where an order granting a motion […]

84 P.2d 1001 ALBIN CARLSON, Respondent, v. A.C. WHELAN et al., Appellants. No. 27244. Department One.The Supreme Court of Washington. November 28, 1938. [1] AUTOMOBILES — LIABILITY FOR INJURIES — ACCIDENTS AT INTERSECTIONS — RIGHT OF WAY — NEGLIGENCE — QUESTION FOR JURY. In a collision of automobiles at a street intersection, the negligence of […]

203 P.2d 342 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. PHILLIP TERNAN et al., Appellants.[1] No. 30651.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. February 24, 1949. [1] Reported in 203 P.2d 342. [1] INDICTMENT AND INFORMATION — REQUISITES AND SUFFICIENCY — LANGUAGE OF STATUTE. In informations for offenses created by statute, it is in general sufficient […]

142 P.3d 607 N. KITSAP SCH. DIST., Petitioner, v. K.W., Respondent. No. 78067-6.The Supreme Court of Washington. September 6, 2006. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 32305-2-II, November 15, 2005, 130 Wn. App. 347. Denied. Page 1019

56 P.2d 1302 PRESTON ROYER et al., Appellants, v. PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 1 OF BENTON COUNTY et al., Respondents, PACIFIC POWER LIGHT COMPANY, Appellant. No. 26042. En Banc.The Supreme Court of Washington. April 27, 1936. [1] MUNICIPAL CORPORATIONS (2, 14) — DELEGATION OF POWER — SUBMISSION OF QUESTION TO POPULAR VOTE — NOTICE — […]

104 P.2d 925 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. OSCAR FURTH, Appellant.[1] No. 27956.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. August 1, 1940. [1] Reported in 104 P.2d 925. [1] CRIMINAL LAW — HABITUAL CRIMINALS — PROSECUTION — PRIOR CONVICTION OF CRIME — FELONIES — WHAT CONSTITUTES. Under Rem. Rev. Stat., § 2286, a person […]

669 P.2d 451 JIM CHAMBERS-CASTANES, ET AL, Appellants, v. KING COUNTY, ET AL, Respondents. No. 47968-2.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. September 15, 1983. [1] Dismissal and Nonsuit — Failure To State Claim — Sufficiency of Allegations — Review. In reviewing the dismissal of an action under CR 12(b)(6) for failure to state a […]

312 P.2d 811 M. MAURICE KIND et al., Respondents, v. THE CITY OF SEATTLE, Appellant.[1] No. 33897.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. June 27, 1957. [1] Reported in 312 P.2d 811. [1] NEGLIGENCE — ACTIONS — EVIDENCE — RES IPSA LOQUITUR. In negligence actions, there is an inference, permissible from the occurrence itself, that […]

210 P.3d 1020 State, Respondent, v. Ruesga, Petitioner. No. 82757-5.The Supreme Court of Washington. July 8, 2009. [EDITOR’S NOTE: This case is unpublished as indicated by the issuing court.] Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 36985-1-II, February 3, 2009, 148 Wn. App. 1030. Denied.

727 P.2d 652 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Petitioner, v. SAM PROK, Respondent. No. 52374-6.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. November 6, 1986. [1] Courts of Limited Jurisdiction — Criminal Law — Advisement of Rights — Violation of Rules — Effect. The remedy for a violation of JCrR 2.11(c)(1), which requires a person taken into […]

24 P.2d 1084 HARRY M. LUCAS, as Clerk of the Superior Court of Spokane County, Respondent, v. AMERICAN BONDING COMPANY, Appellant. No. 24537. Department One.The Supreme Court of Washington. September 11, 1933. [1] INDEMNITY (5) — PRINCIPAL AND SURETY (13-1) — LIABILITY OF SURETY — DEPOSITORY BOND — SCOPE AND EXTENT OF LIABILITY — ACCRUAL. […]

61 P.2d 1269 SILAS MASON, INC., et al., Appellants, v. THE STATE TAX COMMISSION et al., Respondents. No. 26059. En Banc.The Supreme Court of Washington. October 28, 1936. [1] LICENSES (1) — TAXATION (13) — EXCISE OR OCCUPATION TAX — POWER OF UNITED STATES — FEDERAL INSTRUMENTALITIES. The occupation tax imposed annually by Laws of […]

457 P.2d 199 HOMER R. HOUSE et al., Respondents, v. RAY THORNTON et al., Appellants.[*] No. 40197.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. July 17, 1969. [*] Reported in 457 P.2d 199. [1] Fraud — Evidence — Degree of Proof. Fraud and deceit must be proved by clear, cogent, and convincing evidence. [2] Vendor and […]

30 P.2d 661 A.H. THOMPSON et al., Respondents, v. ELLEN O’LEARY et al., Appellants, F.F. TRAVIS et al., Defendants. No. 24832. Department Two.The Supreme Court of Washington. March 15, 1934. [1] LANDLORD AND TENANT (5) — MECHANICS’ LIENS (70) — NATURE OF LEASE — PRIORITIES OF LIEN. A lease is an encumbrance, within Rem. Rev. […]

687 P.2d 186 UNITED PARCEL SERVICE, INC., Appellant, v. THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, Respondent. No. 50494-6.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. August 16, 1984. [1] Taxation — Exemptions — Construction. Statutory tax exemptions are construed narrowly. [2] Statutes — Construction — Superfluous Provisions. Statutes are construed so that every statutory term is given meaning. […]

96 P.2d 588 EFFIE M. VAN RIPER, Respondent, v. CONSTITUTIONAL GOVERNMENT LEAGUE, Appellant.[1] No. 27670.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. December 7, 1939. [1] Reported in 96 P.2d 588. [1] EVIDENCE — PRESUMPTIONS — LAWS OF OTHER STATES. In the absence of proof of the laws of another state, they will be presumed to […]

857 P.2d 1039 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, on the Relation of Friend Rikalo Contractor, ET AL, Appellants, v. GRAYS HARBOR COUNTY, ET AL, Respondents. No. 59342-6.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. September 9, 1993. [1] Environment — SEPA — Governmental Action — Judicial Review — Timeliness — Exhaustion of Administrative Remedies. If a governmental […]

350 P.2d 640 EDWIN B. UDHUS et al., Respondents, v. SYLVIA M. PEGLOW et al., Appellants.[1] No. 35273.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. March 31, 1960. [1] Reported in 350 P.2d 640. [1] APPEAL AND ERROR — REVIEW — FINDINGS. It is the province of the trier of facts to weigh the testimony of […]

417 P.2d 157 HELEN RICHARDSON, Respondent, v. THOMAS DAYLE RICHARDSON, Appellant.[*] No. 38409.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. July 14, 1966. [*] Reported in 417 P.2d 157. [1] Divorce — Disposition of Property — Property Settlement Agreement — Effect. A property settlement agreement executed by the parties to a divorce action is not binding […]

22 P.3d 791 STATE OF WASHINGTON, Petitioner v. STEVEN DARBY McDONALD, Respondent. IN RE THE PERSONAL RESTRAINT PETITION OF STEVEN DARBY McDONALD, Petitioner. No. 68376-0.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc.Oral Argument Date: January 17, 2001. Filed: May 10, 2001. Page 507 [EDITORS’ NOTE: THIS PAGE CONTAINS HEADNOTES. HEADNOTES ARE NOT AN OFFICIAL PRODUCT OF […]

180 P.3d 1292 State, Respondent, v. Gomez, Petitioner. No. 80415-0.The Supreme Court of Washington. April 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. 32225-1-II, July 5, 2006, 133 Wn. App. 1042. Denied.

716 P.2d 875 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. COLLEEN MARIE AUSTIN, Petitioner. No. 51354-6.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. March 27, 1986. [1] Criminal Law — Attempt — Proper Charge — General and Specific Crimes. When an attempt to commit a certain act is included within a statutory definition of a crime, such […]

574 P.2d 391 GENETTE LURUS, Respondent, v. BRISTOL LABORATORIES, INC., Petitioner. No. 44947.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. February 2, 1978. [1] Discovery — Production of Business Records — Relative Burdens of Search — Determination. In exercising its discretion under CR 33(c), to permit a party to answer interrogatories by a general reference to […]

227 P.2d 853 In re Marriage of Borracchini. In re Marriage of Woodruff-Jones. State ex rel. M.L.C. et al., Respondents, v. Jones, Petitioner. No. 83647-7.The Supreme Court of Washington. March 4, 2010. [EDITOR’S NOTE: This case is unpublished as indicated by the issuing court.] Petition for review of decisions of the Court of Appeals, Nos. […]

49 P.2d 3 ANTONIA ANELICH, as Administratrix, Respondent, v. THE ARIZONA et al., Appellants. No. 25626. Department Two.The Supreme Court of Washington. September 5, 1935. [1] SEAMEN (3) — MARITIME TORTS — INJURIES TO SEAMEN — ASSUMPTION OF RISK. The vessel and its owners assume the risks and are liable under maritime law for injuries […]

611 P.2d 764 EDWARD R. STORY, Respondent, v. DELMON L. ANDERSON, ET AL, Appellants. No. 45143.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. May 22, 1980. [1] Elections — Equal Protection — Equality of Voting Districts — Test. The equal protection clause requires that state voting districts, including districts for the election of county commissioners, have […]

245 P.3d 764 ADVOCATES FOR RESPONSIBLE DEVELOPMENT ET AL., Petitioners, v. THE WESTERN WASHINGTON GROWTH MANAGEMENT HEARINGS BOARD ET AL., Respondents. No. 84501-8.The Supreme Court of Washington.Considered November 4, 2010. Decided November 18, 2010. Appeal from the Superior Court, Mason County, No. 07-2-00884-9, Leonard W. Costello, J. Page 578 Advocates for Responsible Development and John […]

16 P.2d 463 ARNOLD ROBERTS, Respondent, v. CLAYTON SPECK et al., Appellants. No. 23709. Department Two.The Supreme Court of Washington. November 29, 1932. [1] CHATTEL MORTGAGES (1) — SALES (170) — CONDITIONAL SALES DISTINGUISHED FROM CHATTEL MORTGAGES. A contract purporting to be a conditional sales contract is in fact a chattel mortgage, where it provides […]

265 P.2d 821 STATE BANK OF WILBUR, Plaintiff, v. WILBUR MISSION CHURCH, W.A. KINCAID, Appellant, R.L. STONE et al., Respondents.[1] No. 32520.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. January 14, 1954. [1] Reported in 265 P.2d 821. [1] INTERPLEADER — RIGHT TO INTERPLEADER — INTEREST IN PROPERTY. Under RCW 4.08.160, relating to interpleader, it is […]

440 P.2d 199 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. JAMES WILLARD BROOKS, Appellant.[*] No. 39703.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. April 25, 1968. [*] Reported in 440 P.2d 199. [1] Criminal Law — Trial — Instructions — Evidence in Support — Necessity. An issue is properly submitted to the jury when there is substantial […]

886 P.2d 123 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. MARK PHILLIP MAXFIELD, ET AL, Appellants. No. 61120-3.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. December 8, 1994. [1] Criminal Law — Evidence — Suppression — Findings of Fact — Review — Standard of Review. Findings of fact entered following a suppression hearing pursuant to CrR 3.6 […]

245 P.3d 227 State, Respondent, v. McNeil, Petitioner. No. 84776-2.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. 27289-3-III, June 7, 2010. Denied.