Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
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67740-9
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Jones v. Sisters of Providence in Washington Inc.
Alternate juror may not participate in jury deliberations. |
Torts |
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May 17, 2001 | |
67470-1
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Washington v. Berry
Two 'stayed' California convictions are properly counted as strikes under Persistent Offender Accountability Act. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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May 17, 2001 | |
67785-9
|
Wenatchee Sportsmen Association v. Chelan County
Challenge to site specific rezone must be brought under Land Use Petition Act within 21 days of rezone approval. |
Real Property |
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May 17, 2001 | |
67529-5
|
Shorewood West Condominium Assn. v. Sadri
In order for property use restriction to apply to condominium owners, the condominium association must amend its declaration to include the restriction. |
Real Property |
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May 17, 2001 | |
67701-8
|
Pitzer v. Union Bank
Illegitimate children may not impose constructive trust or reopen probate of deceased father. |
Probate and Trusts |
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May 17, 2001 | |
98-2043
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Hunt-Wesson v. Franchise Tax Bd. of California
Requiring a nondomiciliary to offset its interest expenses with dividend income doesn't violate U.S. Constitution. |
Taxation |
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May 17, 2001 | |
67602-0
|
Tyner III v. State of Washington
State cannot escape liability at point its investigation comes under court supervision when court relies on state report. |
Torts |
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May 17, 2001 | |
00-2318
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U.S. v. White
Conditions of supervised release must be sufficient, but not greater than necessary. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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May 17, 2001 | |
S077703
|
Transportation Insurance, Limited v. Shinmaywa Industries, Limited
Order |
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May 17, 2001 | ||
68070-1
|
Lenzi v. Redland Insurance Co.
Insurer receives proper notice of insured's lawsuit against tortfeasor when insured sends carrier copy of summons and complaint. |
Insurance |
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May 17, 2001 | |
68095-7
|
State v. Washington
Vehicle is used in commission of felony where drugs are placed in console and gun is concealed under seat. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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May 17, 2001 | |
68017-5
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In the Matter of the Personal Restraint of Jose Echeverria
Right of allocution is satisfied when accused makes statement to court in direct testimony during sentencing. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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May 17, 2001 | |
67996-7
|
State v. Ross
Warrantless search conducted at 12:10 am for sole purpose of discovering marijuana to justify issuance of warrant violates 4th Amendment. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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May 17, 2001 | |
68239-9
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State v. Kinzy
Seizure of minor is unreasonable and does not fall within purview of community caretaking exception to warrant requirement. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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May 17, 2001 | |
67907-0
|
Cox v. Spangler
Under 'collateral source rule' court can exclude evidence of plaintiff's receipt of industrial insurance benefits for injuries sustained in prior accident. |
Civil Procedure |
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May 17, 2001 | |
68225-9
|
Inniss v. Tandy Corp.
Radio Shack's compensation practice, known as the 'fluctuating workweek,' does not violate Washington Minimum Wage Act. |
Employment Law |
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May 17, 2001 | |
68216-0
|
In re the Recall of Cathy Pearsall-Stipek
Petition to recall county auditor is factually and legally sufficient as to false swearing allegation. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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May 17, 2001 | |
68098-1
|
State v. Root
Proper 'unit of prosecution' for sexual exploitation of minor is per photo session, per minor involved in each session. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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May 17, 2001 | |
67994-1
|
City of Kennewick v. Day
Evidence of defendant's reputation for sobriety is admissible to show defendant's lack of intent to possess or use drugs. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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May 17, 2001 | |
S090802
|
Paul v. County of Riverside
Order |
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May 17, 2001 | ||
67963-1
|
State v. Williams
'Automatic standing' doesn't apply where defendant challenges officer's entry into third-party's residence, but contraband found during lawful search of person incident to arrest. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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May 17, 2001 | |
S091643
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Kearney & O'Banion Inc. v. State Compensation Insurance Fund
Order |
|
May 17, 2001 | ||
68053-1
|
Personal Restraint Petition of Davis
Accused may be convicted of two counts of possession with intent to manufacture where accused had two, wholly self-contained marijuana grow operations. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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May 17, 2001 | |
68228-3
|
Sebastian v. Department of Labor & Industries
Victims Compensation Act Collateral benefits received by criminal assault victim should be deducted from his total damages rather than from $30,000 statutory cap. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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May 17, 2001 | |
S091297
|
Greenfield v. Fritz Companies Inc.
Order |
|
May 17, 2001 | ||
68230-5
|
Ellwein v. Hartford Accident and Indemnity Co.
Insurance company acted in bad faith by manipulating expert initially hired to work on behalf of insured. |
Insurance |
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May 17, 2001 | |
S094002
|
Nafsu v. Hurd
Order |
|
May 17, 2001 | ||
68155-4
|
North Pacific Insurance Co. v. Christensen
Insurance company must cover claim arising from underinsured motorist who caused collision by grabbing wheel while in passenger seat. |
Insurance |
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May 17, 2001 | |
A090305
|
Centennial Insurance Co. v. United States Fire Insurance Co.
'Time on risk' method of apportioning defense costs of mutual insured is more equitable than bright line rule of equal apportionment. |
Insurance |
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May 17, 2001 | |
G027378
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Bolter v. Superior Court (Harris Research, Inc.)
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May 17, 2001 |