Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
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42881-1-I
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State v. Hunter
Private investigator working for criminal defense attorney has no duty to disclose involvement in unrelated case as informant for prosecuting county. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Apr. 22, 2001 | |
44172-8-I
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Marriage of Schumaker
Child support order from uncontested proceeding may be modified without finding of substantial change in circumstances. |
Family Law |
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Apr. 22, 2001 | |
41803-3-I
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In re Haynes
Any fact demonstrating that inmate is not a fit subject for release is sufficient to deny parole. |
Prisoners Rights |
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Apr. 22, 2001 | |
44314-3-I
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Budget Rent A Car Corp. v. Washington State Dept. of Licensing
Department of Licensing abuses its discretion by interpreting International Registration Plan without following rule-making procedures. |
Administrative Agencies |
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Apr. 22, 2001 | |
44027-6
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State v. Bryant
County may consider validity of immunity agreement even though another county has already considered validity of same agreement. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Apr. 22, 2001 | |
42577-3
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State v. Nitsch
Court commits judicial error imposing firearm enhancements consecutively. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Apr. 22, 2001 | |
42873-0
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City of Seattle v. Mccoy
Statute permitting abatement and closure of restaurant due to illegal drug activity is unconstitutional. |
Constitutional Law |
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Apr. 22, 2001 | |
44593-6-I
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Hunter v. University of Washington
University of Washington's Southeast Asian veteran tuition waiver program must comply with the rule-making requirements of the Administrative Procedure Act. |
Education |
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Apr. 22, 2001 | |
44597-9-I
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Anderson v. State Farm Mutual Ins. Co.
Insurance company acts in bad faith by failing to disclose that insured's policy includes underinsured motorist coverage. |
Insurance |
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Apr. 22, 2001 | |
44393-3
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State v. Hoang
Evidence supports trial court's findings that routine traffic stop was not unconstitutionally pretextual. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Apr. 22, 2001 | |
43582-5-I
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Pickett v. Bebchick
Choice of law improper basis to deny class certification when claimants' suit is based on contract that provides Washington law controls. |
Civil Procedure |
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Apr. 22, 2001 | |
44049-7
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Lakeview Boulevard v. Apartment Sales Corp.
The six-year construction statute of repose bars claims brought by condominium association against construction contractors. |
Civil Procedure |
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Apr. 22, 2001 | |
43725-9
|
Miller v. Jacoby
Summary judgment is properly granted in favor of physicians when plaintiff-patient fails to provide any expert testimony proving physicians' negligence. |
Torts |
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Apr. 22, 2001 | |
41376-7-I
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State v. Swenson
Though victim's father was source of information for police, father's private investigation of son's murder didn't constitute government search. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Apr. 22, 2001 | |
42543-9-I
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Henningsen v. Worldcom Inc.
Corporation is liable for actions of employee who used his authority to sexually harass subordinate worker. |
Employment Law |
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Apr. 22, 2001 | |
42947-7-I
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In re Gordon
Commitment as sexually violent predator appropriate despite individual's ineligibility for confinement under different mental health law. |
Civil Procedure |
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Apr. 22, 2001 | |
44529-4-I
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State v. Logan
Accused's right to speedy trial is violated where 'revocation of release' provisions are inapplicable and do not extend speedy trial period. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Apr. 22, 2001 | |
43821-2
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In re M.G.
Restriction upon at-risk youth's right of movement is improper where record lacks evidence connecting any risk to restricted geographical locations. |
Juveniles |
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Apr. 22, 2001 | |
44034-9
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State v. Reed
State agency may seek restitution from criminal defendant outside of 180 day time limit. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Apr. 22, 2001 | |
44556-1-I
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State v. Darden
Trial court properly sustains State's objection to defense's further questioning of police officer about observation point during drug bust. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Apr. 22, 2001 | |
43856-5
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State v. Le
Identification of defendant that is not sufficiently 'attentuated' from illegal arrest is inadmissible. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Apr. 22, 2001 | |
44065-9
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State v. Montgomery
Defendant properly sentenced, prior to sentencing amendments, under lower sentencing range is not eligible for Sex Offender Sentencing Alternatives. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Apr. 22, 2001 | |
42912-4-I
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Jerald A. Bickford v. City of Seattle
Retired policeman may pursue wrongful termination claim against city despite failure to exhaust administrative remedies. |
Employment Law |
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Apr. 22, 2001 | |
43464-1
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Kaplan v. Northwestern Mutual Life Ins. Co.
Summary judgment is improper when factual issues exist about whether insured seeking benefits made claims as soon as reasonably possible. |
Insurance |
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Apr. 20, 2001 | |
43378-4
|
Estate of Fleming
Where mother relinquishes all maternal rights to her infant son, mother is not the son's instestate heir. |
Probate and Trusts |
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Apr. 20, 2001 | |
43092-1
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Plum Creek Timber Co. v. Washington State Forest Practices Appeals Board
Evidence supports Forest Practices Appeals Board's conclusion that proposed road project will not have significant adverse impact upon local recreation and aesthetics. |
Environmental Law |
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Apr. 20, 2001 | |
43225-7
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N.S., a Minor
Where lesser included offense is time-barred, defendant can't be charged with greater crime and then convicted of lesser crime. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Apr. 20, 2001 | |
99-7119
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Charles Raymond Southerland v. Granite State Insurance Co.
Order |
Civil Procedure |
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Apr. 20, 2001 | |
99-35496
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Gisbrecht v. Apfel
Order |
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Apr. 20, 2001 | ||
99CA0635
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Pfenninger v. Exempla, Inc.
Doctor not required to exhaust administrative remedies under anti-competitive conduct statute before filing claim for defamation in district court. |
Torts |
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Apr. 20, 2001 |