Category: Washington Supreme Court Opinions

160 P.3d 54 Siedler et al., Petitioners, v. Hayes et al., Respondents. No. 78758-1.The Supreme Court of Washington. May 3, 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 [EDITOR’S NOTE: This case is unpublished as indicated by the issuing court.]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. 32879-8-II, January 10, 2006, 131 Wn. App. 1007. Denied.

56 P.2d 713 ANNA ERICKSON, Appellant, v. THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRIES, Respondent. No. 26034. Department One.The Supreme Court of Washington. April 13, 1936. [1] MASTER AND SERVANT (20-1) — WORKMEN’S COMPENSATION ACT — EMPLOYER OR INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR. One who purchased the stumpage of pulp wood and hired the men to cut it at […]

670 P.2d 265 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. MARK A. GRIFFIN, Petitioner. No. 49654-4.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. October 13, 1983. [1] Criminal Law — Intent — Diminished Capacity — Instruction — Necessity. A specific instruction on diminished capacity is required when there is substantial evidence that the defendant had a diminished […]

16 P.2d 459 GREAT WESTERN THEATRE EQUIPMENT, INC., Respondent, v. FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF MONTESANO et al., Appellants. No. 23799. Department One.The Supreme Court of Washington. November 28, 1932. [1] GARNISHMENT (32-1) — LIEN AND LIABILITY OF GARNISHEE — EXTENT OF LIABILITY — EFFECT OF JUDGMENT FOR DEFENDANT. Upon judgment in favor of the defendant […]

344 P.2d 705 RALPH PURVIS, Appellant, v. BREMER’S, INC., et al., Respondents.[1] No. 34672.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. October 8, 1959. [1] Reported in 344 P.2d 705. [1] LIBEL AND SLANDER — SPECIAL DAMAGE — NECESSITY. Unless a publication constitutes libel per se, special damages must be alleged and proved. [2] SAME — […]

90 P.2d 282 MANLEY KNUTZEN, Respondent, v. TRUCK INSURANCE EXCHANGE, Appellant. No. 27422. Department One.The Supreme Court of Washington. May 4, 1939. [1] INSURANCE — CANCELLATION OF POLICY — NOTICE TO CANCEL. Where a policy for liability and collision insurance covering a truck operated by a farmer, contained a provision permitting the insurance company to […]

6 P.2d 388 ANDREW NELSON, Appellant, v. BOOTH FISHERIES COMPANY, Respondent. No. 23081. En Banc.The Supreme Court of Washington. December 11, 1931. [1] NEGLIGENCE (6, 11-2) — USE OF PREMISES — CARE AS TO INVITEES — DOCKS. A marine engineer, returning from a personal errand to his boat along a dock owned by his employer, […]

166 P.3d 718 State, Respondent, v. Riofta, Petitioner. In re Pers. Restraint of Riofta, Petitioner. No. 79407-3.The Supreme Court of Washington. September 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, Nos. 33539-5-II and 33262-1-II, August 22, 2006, 134 […]

910 P.2d 455 ROBERT F. MALNAR, Petitioner, v. ROBERT CARLSON, ET AL., Respondents. No. 62974-9.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. February 1, 1996. Page 522 [EDITORS’ NOTE: THIS PAGE CONTAINS HEADNOTES. HEADNOTES ARE NOT AN OFFICIAL PRODUCT OF THE COURT, THEREFORE THEY ARE NOT DISPLAYED.] Page 523 James E. Graham, for petitioner. Robert S. […]

99 P.2d 929 JOHN MASKULE et al., Respondents, v. THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Appellant.[1] No. 27691.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. March 8, 1940. [1] Reported in 99 P.2d 929. [1] PAUPERS — STATES — PUBLIC ASSISTANCE — ADMINISTRATION — COUNTY OR STATE EMPLOYEES. In the administration of the social security act, the boards […]

1 P.2d 299 A.E. STEWART, Respondent, v. M.M. KELLIHER et al., Appellants. No. 23007. Department Two.The Supreme Court of Washington. July 13, 1931. [1] HUSBAND AND WIFE (82) — COMMUNITY PROPERTY — DEBTS CONTRACTED BY HUSBAND — BILLS AND NOTES. A note given by a husband in a transaction resulting in his actual indebtedness, and […]

492 P.2d 1374 LUCILE BARTZ, Respondent, v. THE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT et al., Petitioners. No. 42129.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. January 27, 1972. [1] Zoning — Boards of Adjustment — Nature of Powers — Nonconforming Uses. A board of adjustment created by a county zoning ordinance need not be limited in its authority […]

35 P.2d 1090 SAM BAXTER, Respondent, v. FORD MOTOR COMPANY, Appellant. No. 25169. Department Two.The Supreme Court of Washington. September 24, 1934. [1] APPEAL AND ERROR (473) — REVIEW — SUBSEQUENT APPEALS — FORMER DECISION AS LAW OF THE CASE. Upon a second appeal, the supreme court will not review questions decided on the former […]

151 P.2d 989 CLARENCE KEYS, Appellant, v. CAROLINE KLITTEN, Respondent.[1] No. 29343.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. September 13, 1944. [1] Reported in 151 P.2d 989. [1] SPECIFIC PERFORMANCE — ENFORCIBLE CONTRACTS — LEASES. An action for the specific performance of a contract for a lease was properly dismissed, where it appears that the […]

117 P.2d 179 ARTHUR MILES, Individually and as Guardian ad Litem for Wilmer Bunney, a Minor, Respondent, v. POUND MOTOR COMPANY, Appellant, DAVID BUNNEY et al., Defendants.[1] No. 28389.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. September 26, 1941. [1] Reported in 117 P.2d 179. [1] MASTER AND SERVANT — LIABILITY FOR INJURIES TO THIRD PERSONS […]

50 P.2d 917 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, on the Relation of Agnes T. Shaffer, as Executrix, Plaintiff, v. THE SUPERIOR COURT FOR KING COUNTY et al., Respondents. No. 25905. Department Two.The Supreme Court of Washington. November 6, 1935. [1] ACTION (24) — JOINDER AND CONSOLIDATION — PARTIES AND INTERESTS INVOLVED — DISCRETION OF COURT. It […]

59 P.2d 299 PAUL LUKETA, Respondent, v. THE PORT OF SEATTLE, Appellant. No. 25903. Department One.The Supreme Court of Washington. July 10, 1936. [1] BAILMENT (8) — WAREHOUSEMEN (1) — CONTRACTS FOR STORAGE — ACTIONS BETWEEN BAILOR AND BAILEE — EVIDENCE — SUFFICIENCY. A prima facie case of the contractual relationship of a bailee for […]

17 P.2d 616 W.A. MANSON, Appellant, v. W.E. FOLTZ et al., Respondents. No. 23878. Department Two.The Supreme Court of Washington. December 22, 1932. [1] APPEAL AND ERROR (475) — REVIEW — SUBSEQUENT APPEALS — QUESTIONS CONCLUDED. Where, on appeal of a former case, no statement of facts was brought up, judgment assuming that the evidence […]

74 P.2d 486 ALICE C. ZINSER, Appellant, v. THE CITY OF VANCOUVER, Respondent. No. 26581. Department One.The Supreme Court of Washington. December 20, 1937. [1] MUNICIPAL CORPORATIONS — LOCAL IMPROVEMENT FUND — WRONGFUL DIVERSION. Misappropriation of moneys belonging to a special fund of a city renders the city generally liable to the holders of warrants […]

524 P.2d 232 JOHN J. BONICA et al., Petitioners, v. GORDON W. GRACIAS et al., Respondents. No. 43086.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. July 11, 1974. [1] Negligence — Contributory Negligence — Evidence — Burden of Proof. The burden of introducing substantial evidence, or evidence from which it can be reasonably inferred, that a […]

225 P.2d 202 In the Matter of the Dissolution of PRIEST RAPIDS IRRIGATION DISTRICT. THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, Appellant, v. PRIEST RAPIDS IRRIGATION DISTRICT et al., Respondents.[1] No. 31547.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. December 14, 1950. [1] Reported in 225 P.2d 202. [1] UNITED STATES — EMINENT DOMAIN — COMPENSATION FOR PROPERTY […]

87 P.2d 277 ADOLPH KIETZ, Respondent, v. GOLD POINT MINES, INC., Appellant. No. 27345. Department One.The Supreme Court of Washington. February 21, 1939. [1] TRIAL — FINDINGS OF FACT — NECESSITY. Where a cause of action in equity is joined with a cause of action at law, the case is properly tried to the court […]

124 P.3d 304 Currie, Petitioner, v. Alpha Therapeutic Corp., Respondent. No. 76828-5.The Supreme Court of Washington. November 1, 2005. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 54105-6-I, December 27, 2004, 124 Wn. App. 1052. Denied.

162 P.2d 434 In the Matter of the Estate of JOHN HENRY YAND, Deceased.[1] No. 29569.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. October 11, 1945. [1] Reported in 162 P.2d 434. [1] COURTS — COURTS OF APPELLATE JURISDICTION — GROUNDS OF JURISDICTION — STATUTORY PROVISIONS AND RULES OF COURT — CONSENT OF PARTIES AS TO […]

30 P.2d 654 STANLEY ZYDEK, as Guardian of the Estates of John Zydek et al., Minors, Respondent, v. THE FIRST BANK OF WILKESON et al., Appellants. No. 24728. Department One.The Supreme Court of Washington. March 21, 1934. [1] BANKS AND BANKING (26) — FUNCTIONS AND DEALINGS — GENERAL OR SPECIAL DEPOSITS. Where monthly payments on […]

147 P.2d 310 J.W. SEAVEY HOP CORPORATION, Respondent, v. THOMAS H. POLLOCK, Appellant, STANLEY H. HILL et al., Defendants.[1] No. 29238.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. March 23, 1944. [1] Reported in 147 P.2d 310. [1] STIPULATIONS — CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION — ESTOPPEL TO RAISE ISSUES. A stipulation between the parties to an action, […]

367 P.2d 842 MICHAEL FLYNN METALS, Appellant, v. WALLACE M. HIBBARD, as Receiver, Respondent.[*] No. 35282.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. January 11, 1962. [*] Reported in 367 P.2d 842. [1] RECEIVERS — APPEAL AND ERROR — DECISIONS REVIEWABLE — SELECTION OF PERSON AS RECEIVER. An order refusing to dismiss a receiver and to […]

293 P.2d 772 HERBERT DANZ et al., Respondents, v. KENNETH SHYVERS et al., Appellants[1] No. 33326.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. February 16, 1956. [1] Reported in 293 P.2d 772. [1] ATTORNEY AND CLIENT — COMPENSATION OF ATTORNEY — ACTIONS FOR COMPENSATION — EVIDENCE — AGREEEMENT AS TO COMPENSATION. In an action for attorney’s […]

684 P.2d 683 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. EVERETT E. OSBORNE, ET AL, Petitioners. No. 50135-1.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. June 21, 1984. [1] Criminal Law — Plea of Guilty — Advisement of Elements of Crime. In order for a guilty plea to be accepted as knowing, intelligent, and voluntary, due process […]

378 P.2d 444 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. ROBERT TWITCHELL, Appellant.[*] No. 35871.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. February 7, 1963. [*] Reported in 378 P.2d 444. [1] GRAND JURY — SECRECY OF PROCEEDINGS — PERSONS AUTHORIZED TO APPEAR — DEPUTY PROSECUTING ATTORNEY. A deputy or special deputy prosecuting attorney, having the same […]

326 P.2d 738 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, on the Relation of Pete V. Erhardt et al., Appellants, v. JOHN D. MacGILLIVRAY, Respondent.[1] No. 34329.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. June 12, 1958. [1] Reported in 326 P.2d 738. [1] CONTEMPT — PROCEEDINGS — AFFIDAVITS — SUFFICIENCY. In a proceeding brought by the plaintiffs in […]

368 P.2d 722 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. ROBERT MERLYN GILMORE et al., Defendants, CHARLES WILLIAM McGINNIS, Appellant.[*] No. 35615.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. February 8, 1962. [*] Reported in 368 P.2d 722. [1] CRIMINAL LAW — JURY — COMPETENCY OF JURORS — SEEING DEFENDANT IN JAIL — EFFECT ON PRESUMPTION OF […]

380 P.2d 482 In the Matter of the Disciplinary Proceeding Against HARRY D. GREER, an Attorney at Law.[*] No. C.D. 4475.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. April 11, 1963. [*] Reported in 380 P.2d 482. [1] ATTORNEY AND CLIENT — FEES — DETERMINATION OF REASONABLENESS. The matter of the reasonableness or fairness of an […]

388 P.2d 955 GUTHRIE INVESTMENTS, INC., Respondent, v. CARL BENNETT et al., Appellants.[*] No. 36676.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. January 30, 1964. [*] Reported in 388 P.2d 955. [1] Assignments — Operation — Retained Earnings. A valid, recorded assignment of earnings to become due to a subcontractor is accorded priority, to earnings retained […]

779 P.2d 249 LARRY G. SAUNDERS, Petitioner, v. LLOYD’S OF LONDON, ET AL, Respondents. No. 55902-3.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. September 21, 1989. [1] Trial — Taking Case From Jury — Sufficiency of Evidence — Directed Verdict. An appellate court reviewing a directed verdict determines whether any competent evidence or reasonable inferences therefrom, […]

319 P.2d 815 E.L. HULL, Respondent, v. VICTOR MINKLER et al., Appellants.[1] No. 34150.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. January 2, 1958. [1] Reported in 319 P.2d 815. [1] FRAUDULENT CONVEYANCES — REMEDIES OF CREDITORS — GARNISHMENT — NONCOMPLIANCE WITH BULK SALES ACT — FACTORS TO BE ESTABLISHED. In order to succeed in a […]

917 P.2d 130 State, Respondent, v. Norlin, Petitioner. No. 63691-5.The Supreme Court of Washington. May 8, 1996. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, December 4, 1995, 79 Wn. App. 1060. Granted on a specific issue May 8, 1996.

287 P.2d 114 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. ADAM W. LYSKOSKI, Appellant.[1] No. 33066.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. August 4, 1955. [1] Reported in 287 P.2d 114. [1] BRIBERY — EVIDENCE — SUFFICIENCY. In a prosecution of a law enforcement officer for asking and receiving bribes, held that the evidence was sufficient […]

237 P.2d 795 MARGARET CARFA, Appellant, v. RALPH E. ALBRIGHT, Individually and as Administrator, Respondent.[1] No. 31689.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. November 23, 1951. [1] Reported in 237 P.2d 795. [1] BASTARDS — CHILD BORN DURING WEDLOCK — PRESUMPTION OF LEGITIMACY. While there is a strong presumption that a child born during wedlock […]

163 P.3d 795 In re Det. of Froats, Petitioner. No. 79215-1.The Supreme Court of Washington. July 11, 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. 32553-5-II, August 8, 2006, 134 Wn. App. 420. Denied.

665 P.2d 1358 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Petitioner, v. PATRICK RUNIONS, Respondent. No. 48972-6.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. July 7, 1983. [1] Criminal Law — Immunity — Pending Appeal — Effect. Conferring “transactional immunity” pursuant to CrR 6.14, under which a person may be compelled to testify regarding an event with assurance that […]

500 P.2d 771 CLIFFORD FREEHE, Appellant, v. HAZEL KNOBLAUCH FREEHE, Respondent. No. 42187.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. August 31, 1972. [1] Husband and Wife — Actions Between Spouses — Interspousal Immunity — Validity. The rule of interspousal immunity or disability, which precludes one spouse from suing the other for a tort committed during […]

919 P.2d 601 Thoeny, et al., Respondents, v. Pletz, Petitioner. No. 63674-5.The Supreme Court of Washington. July 11, 1996. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 18901-1-II, July 17, 1995. Denied July 11, 1996.

409 P.2d 165 EMPLOYERS MUTUAL LIABILITY INSURANCE COMPANY OF WISCONSIN, Respondent, v. ZURICH INSURANCE COMPANY, Defendant, PREFERRED INSURANCE EXCHANGE, Appellant.[*] No. 37472.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. December 9, 1965. [*] Reported in 409 P.2d 165. [1] Appeal and Error — Review — Findings. Findings of the trial court will not be disturbed on […]

524 P.2d 911 JIM HOUSE, Petitioner v. HAROLD ERWIN et al., Respondents. No. 42255.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. June 20, 1974. [1] Appeal and Error — Findings of Fact — Review — In General. Findings of fact supported by substantial evidence will not be disturbed on review. [2] Brokers — Description of Land […]

242 P.2d 1025 ARCHIBALD R. MATTESON, Appellant, v. ROBERT ZIEBARTH et al., Respondents.[1] No. 31776.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. April 10, 1952. [1] Reported in 242 P.2d 1025. [1] EVIDENCE — DOCUMENTARY EVIDENCE — LETTERS — MATERIALITY — TO NEGATE NONDISCLOSURE OR SECRECY ON ISSUE OF FRAUD. In an action by a minority […]

172 P.2d 591 UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 1, SKAGIT COUNTY, Appellant, v. THE TAXPAYERS OF UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 1, SKAGIT COUNTY, et al., Respondents.[1] No. 30001.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. September 13, 1946. [1] Reported in 172 P.2d 591. [1] STATUTES — VALIDITY — PRESUMPTIONS IN FAVOR OF VALIDITY. Where […]

132 P.3d 735 State, Respondent, v. Green, Petitioner. No. 77469-2.The Supreme Court of Washington. March 8, 2006. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 30985-8-II, June 28, 2005, 128 Wn. App. 1020. Denied.

71 P.2d 581 ALBERT E. HERMAN, Respondent, v. GOLDEN ARROW DAIRY, INC., Appellant. No. 26596. Department One.The Supreme Court of Washington. September 22, 1937. [1] INTEREST — RIGHTS AND LIABILITIES — SETTLED ACCOUNTS. Deferred balances, being liquidated, carry interest, where there is no agreement to the contrary. [2] TRADE UNIONS — CONTRACTS — UNION WAGE […]

403 P.2d 846 WALTER BROWN et al., Respondents, v. DWIGHT M. WELLS et al., Appellants.[*] No. 37613.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. June 24, 1965. [*] Reported in 403 P.2d 846. [1] Bailment — Liability of Bailee. A bailee is liable for damage to the bailed article when such damage occurs as a result […]

132 P.3d 147 In re Estate of Kordon. Cleveland, Petitioner, v. Duke, Individually and as Personal Representative, Respondent. No. 77174-2.The Supreme Court of Washington. January 11, 2006. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 22672-7-III, March 17, 2005, 126 Wn. App. 482. Granted.

62 P.2d 706 H.L. FURUHEIM et al., Respondents, v. STEPHEN FLOE et al., Appellants. No. 26122. En Banc.The Supreme Court of Washington. December 3, 1936. [1] HUSBAND AND WIFE (84) — COMMUNITY PROPERTY — DEBTS CONTRACTED BY HUSBAND — TORTS. Damages for personal injuries inflicted in an assault and battery constitute the separate debt of […]

370 P.2d 250 NINA G. ROSSITER, Appellant, v. LEO MOORE, Respondent.[*] No. 36105.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. March 29, 1962. [*] Reported in 370 P.2d 250. [1] LANDLORD AND TENANT — ENJOYMENT OF PREMISES — COVENANT TO REPAIR — ORAL AGREEMENT. An oral agreement to repair, between a landlord and tenant, is just […]

937 P.2d 1101 Burgess, Petitioner, v. Michigan State Univ., et al., Respondents. No. 65020-9.The Supreme Court of Washington. May 7, 1997. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, November 18, 1996, 84 Wn. App. 1012. Denied May 7, 1997.

38 P.2d 257 ROBERT MORTON ORGAN COMPANY, Appellant, v. EVA L. ARMOUR et al., Respondents. No. 24541. En Banc.The Supreme Court of Washington. November 23, 1934. [1] APPEAL AND ERROR (498) — DISPOSITION OF CAUSE — JURISDICTION AND PROCEEDINGS OF APPELLATE COURT AFTER REMAND — RECALL OF REMITTITUR. Where, on reversal, the judgment of the […]

116 P.2d 363 MORRIS MUSKATELL, Appellant, v. THE CITY OF SEATTLE, Respondent.[1] No. 28337.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. August 25, 1941. [1] Reported in 116 P.2d 363. [1] ADJOINING LANDOWNERS — REMOVAL OF LATERAL SUPPORT — LIABILITY. Under the general rule, a land owner who removes the natural support from the land of […]

969 P.2d 1063 STATE, RESPONDENT, v. COMESLAST, PETITIONER. No. 66898-1.The Supreme Court of Washington. November 12, 1998 Petition for review of a decision of the Supreme Court of Appeals, April 28, 1998, 90 Wn. App. 1039. Denied November 12, 1998.

234 P.2d 492 ANNA COOPER, Appellant, v. ROBERT W. COOPER, Respondent.[1] No. 31757.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. July 26, 1951. [1] Reported in 234 P.2d 492. [1] DIVORCE — CUSTODY OF CHILDREN — PENDING APPEAL. Provisions in a divorce decree relative to the custody of children cannot be superseded during the pendency of […]

82 P.2d 160 J. GORDON GOSE, Appellant, v. JOSEPH HARRIS, Respondent. No. 27077. Department One.The Supreme Court of Washington. August 26, 1938. [1] BILLS AND NOTES — ACTIONS ON NOTES — DEFENSES — FRAUD AND MISREPRESENTATION — EVIDENCE — SUFFICIENCY. In an action to enforce a subscription agreement and note under a refinancing plan to […]

178 P.3d 1034 State, Respondent, v. Holliday, Petitioner. No. 80095-2.The Supreme Court of Washington. February 6, 2008. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, No. 34785-7-II, April 10, 2007, 137 Wn. App. 1063. Dispositions of Petitions for Review and Selected Motions for Discretionary Review. Denied.

384 P.2d 877 THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, on the Relation of Jean Beddall, Appellant, v. BERNARD G. LONCTOT et al., Respondents.[*] No. 36579.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department Two. August 29, 1963. [*] Reported in 384 P.2d 877. [1]Licenses — Revocation — Hearing Committee — Beauty Culture. The appointment of two beauty shop operators to […]

185 P.3d 589 TCAP CORPORATION ET AL., Respondents, v. GEORGE GERVIN ET AL., Appellants. No. 81005-2.The Supreme Court of Washington.Argued March 11, 2008. Decided June 5, 2008. Page 646 Michael B. Gillett (of The Gillett Law Firm), for appellants. Christopher E. Allen (of Morton McGoldrick, PS) and Joanne Henry (o Sloan Bobrick Kesling), for respondents. […]

914 P.2d 65 State, Respondent, v. Chapple, Petitioner. No. 63654-1.The Supreme Court of Washington. April 9, 1996. Petition for review of a decision of the Court of Appeals, November 16, 1995, 79 Wn. App. 1048. Denied April 9, 1996. Page 1003

420 P.2d 202 NELDON L. RICHENS, Appellant, v. GEORGE A. MICK et al., Respondents.[*] No. 38057.The Supreme Court of Washington. Department One. November 17, 1966. [*] Reported in 420 P.2d 202. [1] Contracts — Construction — Intent of Parties — Trade Terms. In determining the intention of the parties as to a phrase in a […]

245 P.3d 773 Yang, Petitioner, v. AIG Specialty Auto, Respondent. No. 84811-4.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. 28510-3-III, May 11, 2010, 156 Wn. App. 1002. Denied

225 P.2d 199 TORANCE EMERY SWAN et al., Respondents, v. DAN O’LEARY et al., Appellants.[1] No. 31359.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. December 7, 1950. [1] Reported in 225 P.2d 199. [1] RAILROADS — DEEDS — EASEMENTS — RIGHT OF WAY — TRANSFER OF FEE OR EASEMENT. When the granting clause of a deed […]

183 P.2d 793 THILDE STALDER, as Executrix, Appellant, v. THE PACIFIC NATIONAL BANK OF SEATTLE et al., Respondent.[1] No. 29921.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc. August 14, 1947. [1] Reported in 183 P.2d 793. [1] TRUSTS — EXECUTION OF TRUST — INSTRUCTIONS OF COURT. An action by an executrix to recover the proceeds of […]

989 P.2d 524 WAREMART, INC., an Idaho corporation, Respondent, v. PROGRESSIVE CAMPAIGNS, INC., a California corporation; JOHN DOES I through 50, and JANE DOES 1 through 50, Appellants. No. 67029-3.The Supreme Court of Washington. En Banc.Argued June 10, 1999. Decided December 16, 1999. Page 624 Preston, Gates Ellis, by Paul J. Lawrence, and Marc C. […]

180 P.3d 784 State, Respondent, v. Anderson, Petitioner. No. 80300-5.The Supreme Court of Washington. March 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. 34291-0-II, May 30, 2007, 138 Wn. App. 1055. Denied.

155 P.3d 937 In the Matter of the Disciplinary Proceeding Against TIMOTHY W. CARPENTER, an Attorney at Law. No. 200,376-1.The Supreme Court of Washington.Argued January 25, 2007. Decided April 12, 2007. Page 17 [EDITORS’ NOTE: THIS PAGE CONTAINS HEADNOTES. HEADNOTES ARE NOT AN OFFICIAL PRODUCT OF THE COURT, THEREFORE THEY ARE NOT DISPLAYED.] Page 18 […]