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Chumbley v. Beckmann
Stock options received during marriage are community property.
Family Law May 7, 2002
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
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
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
State v. J.P.
Restitution for juvenile counseling is not limited to sex offenses.
Juveniles May 7, 2002
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
State v. Jennings
Robbery conviction is reversed because of erroneous jury instruction regarding display of weapon.
Criminal Law and Procedure May 7, 2002
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
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
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
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
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
In re Peterson
State has burden to establish probable cause to detain prisoner as sexually violent predator.
Civil Procedure May 7, 2002
U.S. v. Anderson
Order
May 7, 2002
Huntsinger v. Board of Directors of The E-470 Public Highway Authority
Order
May 7, 2002
Varsity Gold Inc. v. Porzio
Court did not err by concluding that noncompetition agreement was not enforceable.
Contracts May 7, 2002
Oda v. State of Washington
Female professors suing for gender discrimination fail to demonstrate commonality necessary for class certification.
Employment Law May 7, 2002
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
City of Spokane v. Marquette
Probationary period is tolled while probationer is sought on warrants.
Criminal Law and Procedure May 7, 2002
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
Ricketts v. Ricketts
Father in child custody dispute is not required to undergo penile plethysmograph except in certain circumstances.
Family Law May 7, 2002
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
In re J.W.
Order appointing dependency guardians is appealable and challenged findings are supported by substantial evidence.
Family Law May 7, 2002
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
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
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
Sunnyside Valley Irrigation District v. Dickie
Property owners must allow easement in favor of irrigation district.
Real Property May 7, 2002
Howe v. Douglas County
Municipal corporation may waive liability for damages from pre-existing conditions but not future negligence.
Real Property May 7, 2002
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
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