| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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26473-1
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Chumbley v. Beckmann
Stock options received during marriage are community property. |
Family Law |
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May 7, 2002 | |
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71240-9
|
Stansfield v. Douglas County
Despite delay of more than two years, plaintiff may amend pleading to assert new claims based on same conduct. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
May 7, 2002 | |
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69788-4
|
State v. Bryant
Informal immunity agreement entered into by prosecutor is not binding on neighboring prosecutor, but fundamental fairness requires dismissal. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
May 7, 2002 | |
|
19713-1
|
State v. Grendahl
Criminal defendant accused of robbery is entitled to new trial because of erroneous jury instruction. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
May 7, 2002 | |
|
48138-0
|
State v. J.P.
Restitution for juvenile counseling is not limited to sex offenses. |
Juveniles |
|
May 7, 2002 | |
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46708-5
|
Montlake Community Club v. Central Puget Sound Growth
Because subarea plan used same method as general city plan, review of subplan was properly denied. |
Real Property |
|
May 7, 2002 | |
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26168-5
|
State v. Jennings
Robbery conviction is reversed because of erroneous jury instruction regarding display of weapon. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
May 7, 2002 | |
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48347-1
|
Ricketts v. Washington State Board of Accountancy
Accountant satisfied procedural requirements entitling her to judicial review of administrative board's disciplinary ruling. |
Administrative Agencies |
|
May 7, 2002 | |
|
01-0321
|
Shannon v. Computer Associates International Inc.
Employee is not entitled to back pay under Warn Act because termination of his employment was result of his voluntary departure. |
Employment Law |
|
May 7, 2002 | |
|
01-0045
|
State v. Gibson
Use of inherent tendency test is not appropriate to determine whether third-party culpability evidence is admissible. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
May 7, 2002 | |
|
01-0631
|
State v. Hylton
Under Proposition 200, defendant who violated probation may be reinstated to probation but must receive additional terms. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
May 7, 2002 | |
|
2001-0103
|
State v. Korovkin
Conviction for leaving scene of accident is affirmed despite defendant's claims of prosecutorial misconduct, insufficient evidence. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
May 7, 2002 | |
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70360-4
|
In re Peterson
State has burden to establish probable cause to detain prisoner as sexually violent predator. |
Civil Procedure |
|
May 7, 2002 | |
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00-3237
|
U.S. v. Anderson
Order |
|
May 7, 2002 | ||
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01-1218
|
Huntsinger v. Board of Directors of The E-470 Public Highway Authority
Order |
|
May 7, 2002 | ||
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01-0304
|
Varsity Gold Inc. v. Porzio
Court did not err by concluding that noncompetition agreement was not enforceable. |
Contracts |
|
May 7, 2002 | |
|
47783-8
|
Oda v. State of Washington
Female professors suing for gender discrimination fail to demonstrate commonality necessary for class certification. |
Employment Law |
|
May 7, 2002 | |
|
71111-9
|
State v. Duncan
Investigative stop for civil infraction does not provide probable cause to investigate more serious criminal violation. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
May 7, 2002 | |
|
70696-4
|
City of Spokane v. Marquette
Probationary period is tolled while probationer is sought on warrants. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
May 7, 2002 | |
|
23148-4
|
State v. Floreck
Audio tape of witness who later refuted statements should not have been admitted at trial. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
May 7, 2002 | |
|
26393-9
|
Ricketts v. Ricketts
Father in child custody dispute is not required to undergo penile plethysmograph except in certain circumstances. |
Family Law |
|
May 7, 2002 | |
|
26153-7
|
Plein v. Lakey
Corporate officer who may have been personally liable for debt may have improperly taken assignment of note. |
Business Law |
|
May 7, 2002 | |
|
48537-7
|
In re J.W.
Order appointing dependency guardians is appealable and challenged findings are supported by substantial evidence. |
Family Law |
|
May 7, 2002 | |
|
00SC685
|
Martini v. Smith
De-annexation ordinance, not containing language that city intended to vacate public roadways, doesn't vacate public roadways in de-annexed area. |
Real Property |
|
May 7, 2002 | |
|
00SA398
|
SL Group, LLC v. Go West Industries, Inc.
Water court abuses it discretion in dismissing petition to correct substantive errors in judgment and decree. |
Environmental Law |
|
May 7, 2002 | |
|
48894-5
|
MacMeekin v. Low Income Housing
Tenant may be entitled to continued use of easement despite owner's attempt to relocate easement. |
Real Property |
|
May 7, 2002 | |
|
20249-6
|
Sunnyside Valley Irrigation District v. Dickie
Property owners must allow easement in favor of irrigation district. |
Real Property |
|
May 7, 2002 | |
|
70572-1
|
Howe v. Douglas County
Municipal corporation may waive liability for damages from pre-existing conditions but not future negligence. |
Real Property |
|
May 7, 2002 | |
|
70704-9
|
Lakeview Boulevard Condominium Assn. v. Apartment Sales Corp.
City may not be sued for granting real estate development permit but may be sued for negligently maintaining storm drains. |
Real Property |
|
May 7, 2002 | |
|
00-0555
|
Roberson v. Wal-Mart Stores Inc.
Repeated at-will disclaimers that are clear and conspicuous negate existence of implied contract of employment. |
Employment Law |
|
May 7, 2002 |
