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Kerrigan v. Thrifty Drug
Order
May 8, 2002
Young v. Raley's Inc.
Under California Constitution freestanding supermarket isn't public forum and may exclude plaintiffs from engaging in petitioning activities absent compliance with permit procedure.
Constitutional Law May 8, 2002
State v. H.J.
Redisposition of defendant's sentence did not violate prohibition against double jeopardy.
Criminal Law and Procedure May 8, 2002
Moen v. Spokane City Police Dept.
Owner who successfully challenges forfeiture of automobile may recover reasonable attorney fees.
Civil Procedure May 7, 2002
Scanlon v. Witrak
Child support order is reversed because exclusive jurisdiction over case lies in other state.
Family Law May 7, 2002
Asarco Inc. v. Dept. of Ecology
Judicial review is not available for preemptive challenge to enforcement action of state department of ecology.
Civil Procedure May 7, 2002
Kuest v. Regent Assisted Living
Employee may have been terminated based on her potential to become pregnant.
Employment Law May 7, 2002
State v. Khounvichai
Police officers received consent to enter residence and question juvenile suspected of malicious mischief.
Criminal Law and Procedure May 7, 2002
State v. Rohrich
Charges of child molestation that were brought years after alleged incidents occurred were properly dismissed.
Criminal Law and Procedure May 7, 2002
State v. Hardesty
Defendant incarcerated for probation violation must be charged for separate offense within 60 days.
Criminal Law and Procedure May 7, 2002
Bort v. Parker
Construction contractor's breach of contract claim against home owner was prematurely dismissed.
Contracts May 7, 2002
Sattler v. Northwest Tissue Center
Trial court must determine whether organ donation center collected corneas without consent of surviving family.
Torts May 7, 2002
City of Pasco v. Dept. of Retirement Systems
Department of Retirement Systems was authorized to transfer retirement benefits retroactively to correct classification error.
Employment Law May 7, 2002
Wagg v. Estate of Dunham
Timely personal injury suit to be satisfied by insurance proceeds is not subject to time limits for filing claim against estate.
Probate and Trusts May 7, 2002
International Association of Fire Fighters v. City of Everett
Labor union that successfully recovers wages for members during arbitration is entitled to attorney fees.
Civil Procedure May 7, 2002
State of Washington Dept. of Ecology v. Campbell
Residential developer that seeks to withdraw more than 5000 gallons of groundwater per day is not exempt from permit requirement.
Administrative Agencies May 7, 2002
State v. Barnes
Conviction affirmed despite failure of prosecutor to file amended complaint with additional charge.
Criminal Law and Procedure May 7, 2002
State v. Rodgers
Insufficient evidence supported defendant's conviction for drive-by shooting.
Criminal Law and Procedure May 7, 2002
City of College Place v. Staudenmaier
Police had probable cause to arrest defendant who appeared to have been drinking and failed physical tests.
Criminal Law and Procedure May 7, 2002
State v. Mora
Defendants committed theft when depleting relative's bank account.
Criminal Law and Procedure May 7, 2002
Rayner v. Neff
Attorney is not liable for filing lis pendens on behalf of client.
Real Property May 7, 2002
State v. Gillenwater
Defendants were not entitled to deferred prosecution when they had already received it in past.
Criminal Law and Procedure May 7, 2002
Pacheco v. Ames
Dentist who operated on wrong side of mouth based on ambiguous x-ray is entitled to new civil trial.
Torts May 7, 2002
Robin Miller Construction Inc. v. Coltran
Construction company may execute lien on property under amended homestead law.
Real Property May 7, 2002
Bolser v. Clark
Real estate appraiser is liable to third party for negligently preparing report.
Real Property May 7, 2002
Hecker v. Cortinas
Sufficient evidence supported issuance of domestic violence protection order.
Civil Procedure May 7, 2002
State v. Rose
In-custody defendant waived right to object to failure to bring him to trial within 60 days of arraignment.
Criminal Law and Procedure May 7, 2002
Comaroto v. Pierce County Medical Examiner's Office
Suicide note of victim of child molestation is exempt from disclosure under Public Disclosure Act.
Criminal Law and Procedure May 7, 2002
State v. Kindsvogel
Defendant's right to speedy trial was violated when he was charged with drug offense several months after police discovered drugs.
Criminal Law and Procedure May 7, 2002
Chumbley v. Beckmann
Stock options received during marriage are community property.
Family Law May 7, 2002